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Sophie Darlington on Wildlife Cinematography, Blue-Chip Craft & Drone Ethics
I sit down with Sophie Darlington—one of the UK’s leading long-lens wildlife cinematographers—for a candid conversation on breaking into natural history, shooting with intention, and the evolving ethics of modern tools.
What you’ll learn:
✅ Pathways into the industry: from Hugo van Lawick’s camp to landmark series (The Hunt, Our Planet).
✅ Blue-chip visual language: what “blue chip” really means and how sequence coverage is built under pressure.
✅ Working on film vs digital: why discipline from the Super 16/35mm era still shapes rushes reviews and shot choices today.
✅ Light as emotion: practical tips on position, backlight, eye light and using weather for mood.
✅ Movement & restraint: when to hold a frame, when to follow, and why “breathe with the animal”.
✅ Drone ethics & responsibility: balancing immersion with respect for wildlife in the age of FPV and gimbals.
✅ Career advice: cut your own footage, seek honest feedback, and build trust in a Bristol-centred ecosystem—even if you’re based elsewhere.
If you care about story-led cinematography, industry realities, and doing the work ethically, this one’s for you.
🔗 Follow & Connect with Sophie:
Website: https://sophiedarlington.com/
LinkedIn: / sophie-darlington-asc-3880bb31
Instagram: / sophiedarlingtondop
🔗 Follow & Connect with me:
YouTube: @rogerhorrocks
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