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Man of many talents DOP, director and video designer Joe Ransom discusses
his kaleidoscopic career and the impact of CVP’s support
Not having to write an email, not having to explain myself, but being able to leave a ten-second voice note and know that it will be done removes one level of stress from the process.” Despite his revolving wheel of responsibilities, Ransom makes sure not to overcommit. Instead, he brings ‘the same level of attention and care’ to each of his projects. “I’m fully aware that you’re only ever as good as your last job, and that your reputation is on the line every time you step into the studio,” he states. Regardless, he assures, “You’re still going to get the same Joe Ransom.” Man with a movie camera Ransom’s cinematographic credits span commercials, films and music
oe Ransom’s career began on the big screen. Starting out as an actor, he felt creatively stifled, quickly realising that “there’s
commercial. Do you want to come and assist me?’ I was like a duck out of water, but he helped me, and he is now my business partner at Large Format Films,” – his production and rental company. In those days, Ransom didn’t have much of a kit collection, but he soon realised that having his own gear would ultimately mean more jobs (and money) in the long term. “My relationship with CVP started as a young videographer – a one-man band, if you like – and grew into them being a necessity in my production company’s process,” he shares. “I just text my account manager, and whatever I need will be available straight away.” For a guy short on time, this convenience is invaluable. “I have a lot I need to get done; the one thing I don’t have is time.
a lot more creative freedom from behind the camera.” Now a director, cinematographer, company owner and video designer, as well as a dad to two young kids, he does a bit of everything – from shooting an ad with Kit Harington to designing videos for Dolly Parton. Ransom’s first step towards filmmaking came while acting in a short. “I met the cinematographer on set one night – this Australian guy called Richard Bell. He had just moved over from Australia and didn’t know anyone. Quite literally the next day,” Ransom recalls, “Rich was like, ‘I’ve got this Channel 4
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