Clare Jones
Meet Clare Jones | @clarejjones
Clare is a freelance camerawoman and director based between Bristol and her home in the Peak District. She has worked on some of TV’s most iconic natural history programmes for the BBC Natural History Unit, SKY and Nat Geo. From beginnings as an assistant in the camera rental department, she has developed both strong technical and editorial skills over the past 8 years - working her way up to researcher, AP, and most recently as a camera operator and director on multiple award-winning series. Alongside her broadcast work, Clare is passionate about creating conservation and adventure films, blending her love of nature, outdoor adventure, and storytelling to inspire meaningful connection with the natural world.
Recent Credits:
2022 - 2025: ‘Airborne’ | SKY Nature | Humblebee Films | Shooting director | High-speed phantom (veo & flex), Long lens, Sony FX6 RED Gemini, Raptor
2022: ‘Planet Earth III’ | BBC One | BBC Studios NHU | Field director
2020-2022: ‘David Attenborough's Mammals’ | BBC One | BBC Studios NHU | Field director, AP, Jib operator (GSS)
2020: 'Waterhole: Africa’s Animal Oasis | BBC Two | Long-lens, thermal, mo-co timelapse, fixed-rig, presenter sync
2019: 'Natural World: Super Powered Eagles' | BBC Two | Long-lens, Sync
2018: 'Natural World: Weasels, Feisty and Fearless' | BBC Two | Long-lens, Sync
2017: 'Springwatch' | BBC Two | Remote cams, long-lens
2017: 'Secrets of Egypt’s Valley of the Kings' | Nat Geo/ CH4 | Gimbal, sync, jib, timelapse
Key Skills:
Long-lens hide work
High-speed (Phantom Flex 4k/Veo)
Selex thermal camera trained and operated on two shoots
UK Drone Pilot (CAA)
IRATA Rope Access Technician
Top tips:
Don't pack the 1kg tub of peanut butter in the production bag..
Make the tea - whatever your title.
Ask for help. Don't always try to take on everything yourself. Something I have to tell myself regularly!
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