Sam Piper
Sam Piper


Region: South West
County: Wiltshire
Local Authority: Wiltshire Council
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Crew Listing


Description

Dedicated and adaptable Camera Assistant and Data Wrangler with over 3.5 years’ professional experience at Mad Dogs Television, supporting studio, broadcast, and location productions. Skilled in camera operation, rigging, lighting, grip, and data management workflows, with hands-on experience preparing and maintaining complex equipment for fast-paced shoots. Experienced in multi-camera setups, live capture, and bespoke rigs, with a strong technical understanding of both Sony and Canon systems, as well as data wrangling tools like ShotPut Pro and Hedge.
I thrive in remote and specialist locations, having assisted crews in challenging environments where adaptability, problem-solving, and attention to detail are essential. Confident working across multiple departments, I provide reliable on-set support while ensuring equipment is meticulously cared for and productions run smoothly. Passionate about factual content and storytelling, I aim to deliver high-quality imagery while learning from senior crew and contributing to the creative process. Known for being reliable, proactive, and detail-driven, I enjoy the balance of technical precision and creative collaboration that camera and production roles demand. Eager to further develop my editorial and technical skills, I am motivated to take on projects that push technical boundaries, whether through innovative rigging, multi-camera setups, or complex location shoots.


Special Interests

I am passionate about working in the technical and camera department, drawn to the combination of creative storytelling and precision engineering that the role demands. Over several years supporting broadcast and factual productions, I have developed hands-on experience with camera systems, lighting, rigging, and data workflows, which has given me a solid technical foundation and an appreciation for meticulous on-set operations. I thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and enjoy the problem-solving and adaptability required when working on location, particularly in remote or specialist settings where conditions are challenging and creativity is key. Whether assembling complex rigs, managing multi-camera setups, or supporting DIT workflows, I am motivated by the opportunity to contribute to seamless productions while learning from senior crew. I am especially drawn to projects that push technical boundaries- from aerial, underwater, or live capture shoots to bespoke rigs and innovative cinematography- as they combine my love of technology with my passion for storytelling. My experience has taught me the importance of teamwork, planning, and maintaining high standards under pressure, and I am eager to continue developing my technical expertise, supporting creative teams, and delivering high-quality imagery in diverse and demanding environments.

Credits

  • CAMERA, LIGHTING & RIGGING - Camera Assistant
  • 2025: Gold Rush S16
  • 2025: Mother, May I Murder? S2
  • 2024: Ainsleys Festive Flavours S2
  • 2024: Gold Rush S15
  • 2023: Ainsleys Fantastice Flavours S2
  • CAMERA, LIGHTING & RIGGING - Data Wrangler/ DIT
  • 2023: Digging For Britain S11
  • 2022: Ice Airport Alaska S4
  • CGI & VISUAL FX - Data Wrangler/ DIT
  • 2022: Britains Most Expensive Houses S2
  • PRODUCTION - Assistant Producer
  • 2025: Gold Rush S16

Affiliations
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