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really had to reach out to clients in the five years – people have come to me through recommendations,” he says. “As much as social media is huge, word of mouth is still 90% of my business.” Jack of all trades “There’s no niche with me,” continues Eccles. “I will do everything – I love having a camera in my hand and creating.” Eccles’ more recent projects include filming for Sky Sports, World’s Strongest Man and Manchester Pride. He’s worked with various camera brands, creating promotional videos for product releases. “I like working for brands I’ve looked up to and bought from – like Nanlite, Atomos and Rode. I’m now sponsored by them and that’s one of my biggest achievements,” he admits. “These companies see my passion – it gives me drive and motivation when people believe in me. I’m still humbled by it all.” Eccles enjoys all sorts of projects – interviews, commercials, sporting events and so on. This variety means some days are more random than others. Eccles recounts one 24-hour period that began at the Israeli Embassy and ended at the O2 Arena. “I met and filmed the prime minister of Israel and the UK’s foreign secretary. Then, I went to the other side of London to film D12 and Snoop Dogg. So that was very surreal,” he laughs. Since going solo, Eccles has moved more towards corporate videography. “It just pays more,” he states. “Ultimately, it allows me to have things like a studio and more free time for passion projects.” Getting in gear Eccles calls himself a ‘Sony guy at heart’, but his kit includes a range of products. His usual set-up combines the Sony FX6 with the Rode NTG4+, the Nanlite 300B or 500B and an Atomos monitor. Through sponsorships, he gets lots of gear for free, but admits “any equipment I need to buy, I’ll always get through CVP.” Eccles first encountered CVP at the British Society of Cinematographers Expo
People person As a freelancer, Eccles makes sure to put people first. “I honestly believe that’s why I am where I am – I network and connect with people,” he expresses. The priority is always integrity – on top of delivering exceptional work – and choosing clientele wisely. “Some people out there will work with any brand that comes to them,” Eccles begins. “I’m not like that. I do not want to buy my gear through any company other than CVP – not just because I get a good price, but because I like the company and the way they support you before and after taking your order!” he explains. Eccles’ key to five years of success? “It’s not just filming – it’s the complete experience – and it is about how you treat people as well as them liking your work.”
about two years back. “I’d never been before – it blew me away,” he recounts. He meandered over to CVP’s display, browsing the camera collection and meeting with staff. ”They were so friendly. It was like chatting to your mates.” At the time, Eccles mentioned the Sony FX6, which was backlogged due to supply chain issues. “I was introduced to Genevieve,” he explains. “We got on like a house on fire.” She became Eccles’ main point of contact at CVP, handling his orders, offering creative price packages and sorting returns. “I send everybody to her,” he insists. “If I can help newer videographers save some money on gear, and it makes CVP money and helps Genevieve, then it’s a win for everybody.”
KEEP IN TOUCH The relationships with people in the industry are of high importance to Eccles. Having a well-trusted point of contact at CVP has allowed him to access the kit he needs to create high-quality projects for an impressive selection of clients
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