About me

Richard Brooks is originally from the UK . Owner and operator at Lightning Strike Media he specializes in Underwater filming, Drone Piloting, Photography, Editing and film production.

Lightning Strike Media focuses on films that highlight conservation, environment, science and tourism related subjects.

Richard graduated from Plymouth University with a degree in Environmental Science which gave him a great education on subjects like conservation, pollution and ecology. Combining this knowledge with filmmaking allows him to be able to express important issues to the audience that are both educational and entertaining.

Skills

Camera Operator, color correction, Drone Pilot, edit producer, editor, Photography, Rebreather diver, script writer, SEO, UAV Pilot, underwater, Underwater Camera operator, writer

Sector Experience

Director of Photography, Drone Pilot, Editor, filmmaking, fixer, Line Producer, photographer, Underwater Cameraman

Awards

Genesis TV award

Clients

Al Jazeera English, Animal Planet, BBC, Brick city, CNN, Discovery Networks International, Microsoft, National Geographic, Pew Charitable Trusts, The Economist, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute