Matt Woodruff,Director of Photography

Matt Woodruff

Director of Photography, Director (Self Shooting)

About Matt Woodruff

I'm a North Manchester-based Director of Photography and Director with over 30 years' experience shooting commercials and branded content across a wide range of budgets. Known for delivering high-quality visuals under pressure, I specialise in achieving strong results from tight schedules and quick setups-without compromising on production value.

I own a full shooting kit, including an ARRI Amira (with 4K license), a set

I'm a North Manchester-based Director of Photography and Director with over 30 years' experience shooting commercials and branded content across a wide range of budgets. Known for delivering high-quality visuals under pressure, I specialise in achieving strong results from tight schedules and quick setups-without compromising on production value.

I own a full shooting kit, including an ARRI Amira (with 4K license), a set of Cine Primes, monitors, lighting, and grip gear. This allows me to offer a streamlined, high-quality package that brings both creative flexibility and excellent value to productions of all sizes. My typical day rate-including myself as DOP and the full Amira package-is £950.

While I continue to enjoy working on commercials and branded content, I'm also looking to expand into drama and documentary projects-bringing the same visual attention to detail, adaptability, and storytelling instincts to new formats and genres.

Credits

Equipment

Cameras:
ARRI Amira (4k Licence)
Sony FX 6
Sony F5 (4k upgrade)

Lenses:
Xeen cine primes - 24mm,35mm,50mm & 80mm
Zeiss 200mm
Canon CN-7 (17 - 120mm)

Monitors:
18" Small HD (stand mounted)
5" Small HD (camera mounted)
7" TV Logic (Director's field)

Support:
Ronford F4 150mm head
Tall & short legs (heavy duty)

Vinten vision lightweight tripod.
Lightweight slider


Extras:
Mag liner
Holland microwave link
Tilta 4.x 5.65 Matte Box (swing out)
Follow focus
Radio mics
V lock batteries + charger
Easy rig
DIT

Lighting:
2 x 300W LED lights with soft boxes, lens and gobo set
4 x LED panels
1 Fluorescent tube soft light
2 x 800w tungsten.
Cameras:
ARRI Amira (4k Licence)
Sony FX 6
Sony F5 (4k upgrade)

Lenses:
Xeen cine primes - 24mm,35mm,50mm & 80mm
Zeiss 200mm
Canon CN-7 (17 - 120mm)

Monitors:
18" Small HD (stand mounted)
5" Small HD (camera mounted)
7" TV Logic (Director's field)

Support:
Ronford F4 150mm head
Tall & short legs (heavy duty)

Vinten vision lightweight tripod.
Lightweight slider


Extras:
Mag liner
Holland microwave link
Tilta 4.x 5.65 Matte Box (swing out)
Follow focus
Radio mics
V lock batteries + charger
Easy rig
DIT

Lighting:
2 x 300W LED lights with soft boxes, lens and gobo set
4 x LED panels
1 Fluorescent tube soft light
2 x 800w tungsten.

Additional Information

Programme Types

Specialisms

Advertising, Corporate Films

Employment History

White Noise TV
Director of Photography / Director
2001 - Present
Filmed and directed a wide range of commercials, from major brand campaigns to smaller-scale spots, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and creative collaboration.

One Box Productions
In-house Camera Operator / Director
1994 - 2000
Directed and shot brand films, corporate videos, and commercials, overseeing projects from concept to

White Noise TV
Director of Photography / Director
2001 - Present
Filmed and directed a wide range of commercials, from major brand campaigns to smaller-scale spots, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and creative collaboration.

One Box Productions
In-house Camera Operator / Director
1994 - 2000
Directed and shot brand films, corporate videos, and commercials, overseeing projects from concept to delivery.

Freelance Cameraman
1991 - 1994
Worked across various productions, gaining diverse experience in shooting styles and formats.

ICP Productions
Camera Operator
1987 - 1991
Shot corporate films on film stock, developing strong technical foundations in cinematography.

Equipment

Cameras:
ARRI Amira (4k Licence)
Sony FX 6
Sony F5 (4k upgrade)

Lenses:
Xeen cine primes - 24mm,35mm,50mm & 80mm
Zeiss 200mm
Canon CN-7 (17 - 120mm)

Monitors:
18" Small HD (stand mounted)
5" Small HD (camera mounted)
7" TV Logic (Director's field)

Support:
Ronford F4 150mm head
Tall & short legs
Cameras:
ARRI Amira (4k Licence)
Sony FX 6
Sony F5 (4k upgrade)

Lenses:
Xeen cine primes - 24mm,35mm,50mm & 80mm
Zeiss 200mm
Canon CN-7 (17 - 120mm)

Monitors:
18" Small HD (stand mounted)
5" Small HD (camera mounted)
7" TV Logic (Director's field)

Support:
Ronford F4 150mm head
Tall & short legs (heavy duty)

Vinten vision lightweight tripod.
Lightweight slider


Extras:
Mag liner
Holland microwave link
Tilta 4.x 5.65 Matte Box (swing out)
Follow focus
Radio mics
V lock batteries + charger
Easy rig
DIT

Lighting:
2 x 300W LED lights with soft boxes, lens and gobo set
4 x LED panels
1 Fluorescent tube soft light
2 x 800w tungsten.

Additional Information

Industries

Branded Content, Commercials, Corporate, Social Media

Specialisms

Advertising, Corporate Films