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Steadicam Operator

Damien Beebe

  • CASA Operator Certificate - Drone, PADI Sydney - Open Water Diving, Cape Technikon University Cape Town - Electrical Engineering degree.
Gold Coast
DOP, Camera Operator, EPK, U/W, Steadicam, Drone ... Damien Beebe brings over 30 years of experience in film and television, being renowned for his expertise in lighting and a deep passion for visual storytelling.

Andrew Conder ACS SOC

  • ACS Accredited; SOC Accredited; Cinema Pioneer.
Gold Coast
With over 45 years of industry leadership, I bring a master-level command of light, composition and narrative flow to every project.

Nathan Frost

  • ADAS Commercial Diving Licence, CASA 25KG Heavy Lift - REPL, REOC, AROC Licence, BSocSc(Psychology), Advanced First Aid Training, CPR & Oxygen Supply Certified, HSK3 (Mandarin), EWP Licence, Forklift Licence, HR Truck Licence, Tiffen Silver Steadicam, Firearm Licence CAT A&B, BlueCard, WhiteCard
ALL
Camera operator working across film, television, and commercials specialising in story-driven camera movement through steadicam, underwater, drone and remote systems.

Richard Swingle

  • BA (Hons) Film & Video: Intnl Film School, Wales; Expert in ARRI, RED, SONY, CANON, BLACKMAGIC camera system; technically proficient with Tiffen steadicam equipment, similar stabilisers, drone videography.
Sunshine Coast
20 years experience working in Film and TV in the UK, and now based in south east Queensland.

Lucas Tomoana SOC ACO

  • OPERATOR - Camera, Crane, Steadicam. / TELSCOPIC CRANE - Scorpio 45’, Scorpio 38’, Scorpio 23’/ WHEELS - Remote heads: Matrix, Mini Scorpio Stabilised V, Movi XL, Ronin 2
Gold Coast
Based in Gold Coast Queensland, Australia. Available for interstate and international work

Damien Beebe

  • CASA Operator Certificate - Drone, PADI Sydney - Open Water Diving, Cape Technikon University Cape Town - Electrical Engineering degree.
Gold Coast
DOP, Camera Operator, EPK, U/W, Steadicam, Drone ... Damien Beebe brings over 30 years of experience in film and television, being renowned for his expertise in lighting and a deep passion for visual storytelling.

Lists as:

  • Aerial DOP & Drone Pilot
  • Camera Operator
  • Director of Photography
  • Steadicam Operator
  • Underwater DOP & Camera Operator

With a background in Electrical Engineering and Stage Lighting, Damien Beebe is a South African-Australian cinematographer with 30+ years of experience in film and TV, and a passion for lighting and visual storytelling.

He is best known for his work on the Australian feature films Aiyai: Wrathful Soul (2019), directed by Alan Arumugam, which has amassed 17 awards for excellence in filmmaking, and for the Australian thriller Black Water Abyss (2019), directed by Andrew Traucki.

His first feature as a DP was the Australian war drama William Kelly’s War (2013), shot in Melbourne, a beautiful and heartfelt story that was accomplished on an ambitiously small budget. A short film shot for the Australian-Korean director Kai Chen led to a lasting collaboration with the most recent feature films being Yan’an (Borderliners) (2018) and Closet (2020), both shot in Korea and China.

He has worked extensively with his brother Dion Beebe on productions like Nine (2009) as operator and second unit DOP, and continued to return to work on more feature films directed by Rob Marshall: Into the Woods (2014), Mary Poppins Returns (2018) and the highly anticipated live action Little Mermaid (2021). Other well known films include Doug Liman’s Edge of Tomorrow (2014) starring Tom Cruise and director Michael Bay’s feature 13 Hours (2016) shot in Malta.

Andrew Conder ACS SOC

  • ACS Accredited; SOC Accredited; Cinema Pioneer.
Gold Coast
With over 45 years of industry leadership, I bring a master-level command of light, composition and narrative flow to every project.

Lists as:

  • Camera Operator
  • Director of Photography
  • Steadicam Operator

With over 45 years of multi-award-winning cinematography behind the lens, my career has been defined by a single mission: capturing the Director’s purest vision and translating it seamlessly onto the screen.

I specialise in a deeply intuitive approach to lighting and composition that doesn’t just look beautiful, but feels essential to the story being told. I believe that the magic of a frame is a direct reflection of the energy behind the camera.

Because of this, I meticulously curate my departments – selecting crew members who are not only world-class technicians but also inclusive, enthusiastic, and genuinely fun to be around.

When you hire me, you aren’t just getting four decades of technical mastery; you are gaining a collaborative partner who fosters a high-morale environment where creativity thrives, and the Director’s vision is protected above all else.

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Nathan Frost

  • ADAS Commercial Diving Licence, CASA 25KG Heavy Lift - REPL, REOC, AROC Licence, BSocSc(Psychology), Advanced First Aid Training, CPR & Oxygen Supply Certified, HSK3 (Mandarin), EWP Licence, Forklift Licence, HR Truck Licence, Tiffen Silver Steadicam, Firearm Licence CAT A&B, BlueCard, WhiteCard
ALL
Camera operator working across film, television, and commercials specialising in story-driven camera movement through steadicam, underwater, drone and remote systems.

Lists as:

  • Aerial DOP & Drone Pilot
  • Camera Operator
  • Steadicam Operator
  • Underwater DOP & Camera Operator

Nathan Frost is a camera operator working across film, television, and high-end commercial productions, specialising in Steadicam, ARRI Trinity 2, and underwater camera operation. His work spans narrative features, premium advertising, and technically demanding environments, with a strong emphasis on performance-driven camera movement.

In scripted drama and features, Nathan has operated A-Cam and Steadicam on Seven Snipers, starring Tim Roth, along with Deathkeeper (A-cam/Steadicam) and Dead Eyes (A-cam/POV).

He’s also worked in B-cam/2U DP Positions on Aussie feature The Girl in the Shadows.

His underwater specialty work includes operating on Dangerous Animals, Balls Up (Mark Wahlberg), and Peter Berg’s Mosquito Bowl, delivering coverage in complex aquatic conditions as an ADAS Licensed Commercial Diver.

Commercial work includes campaigns for Stone & Wood (Steadi/Op), BP (Trinity 2), Toyota (Trinity 2) and Cathay Pacific (underwater).
While Steadicam, Trinity 2, and underwater remain his primary focus, Nathan also offers CASA Certified drone operations as needed.

Nathan is available for A–D camera operator roles to suit the scale of production and available for all local and international work as required.

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EQUIPMENT:
– ARRI Trinity 2 Stabilizer System
– Arri Mini/LF Underwater Housing
– Upgraded Archer 2 SP Steadicam
– Mavic 3 Cine Pro Drone (Inspire 3 available through XHire)
– VOLT
– FX3 Underwater Housing
– Segway
– Volkswagen Crafte

 

Richard Swingle

  • BA (Hons) Film & Video: Intnl Film School, Wales; Expert in ARRI, RED, SONY, CANON, BLACKMAGIC camera system; technically proficient with Tiffen steadicam equipment, similar stabilisers, drone videography.
Sunshine Coast
20 years experience working in Film and TV in the UK, and now based in south east Queensland.

Lists as:

  • Camera Operator
  • Director of Photography
  • Steadicam Operator

I have worked extensively on productions for the likes of the BBC, Universal, Fremantle Australia and Netflix in Camera Operator roles as well as 2nd Unit DOP and Cinematographer on various productions.

Also work as a Steadicam Operator, which I have been doing since 2018.

Recent Credits:

2024 ROCK ISLAND MYSTERIES – TV DRAMA, Steadicam Operator
2023 BOLAN’S SHOES – FEATURE FILM, Cinematographer and Steadicam Operator
2022 THE STRANGER IN OUR BED – FEATURE FILM, Cinematographer + Steadicam Operator
2022 THE WITCHER (BLOOD ORIGINS) – TV DRAMA, Camera Operator

Recent Awards & Nominations:

2024 ACS Gold Award for Cinematography – QLD State awards – Feature Film – Sub $3million ‘Break’
2023 ACS Silver Award for Cinematography – QLD State awards – Feature Film – Sub $3million ‘Bolan’s Shoes’
MANIFF Audience Award – Best Drama – ‘Bolan’s Shoes
2022 ACS Gold Award for Cinematography – QLD State awards – Feature Film – Sub $2million ‘The Stranger In Our Bed’

Lucas Tomoana SOC ACO

  • OPERATOR - Camera, Crane, Steadicam. / TELSCOPIC CRANE - Scorpio 45’, Scorpio 38’, Scorpio 23’/ WHEELS - Remote heads: Matrix, Mini Scorpio Stabilised V, Movi XL, Ronin 2
Gold Coast
Based in Gold Coast Queensland, Australia. Available for interstate and international work

Lists as:

  • Camera Operator
  • Steadicam Operator

Thanks for dropping in! I’m Lucas Tomoana SOC ACO, but some people call me L.T.

Tomoana (pronouned Tore-more-ah-nah) is my father’s name, and it’s Maori, meaning “of the sea.” My ancestor rescued several people from the ocean, which is how we came by the name. My mother is a Karene, and she holds the title of Samoan Matai (Chief). The tattoo on my arm is dedicated to her.

Although keen to follow my military father by enlisting in the Australian Army Reserves while studying at Griffith Film School, I soon discovered I was much better at shooting film than rifles. I was awarded the Cinematography Award for my graduating year and selected (one of 10 people) to study cinematography at AFTRS, our National Film School in Sydney.

I started my career travelling and shooting docos, but honed my craft by shooting commercials. This is where I learned to work with larger crews, light bigger setups, and operate dollies, cranes, and remote heads. So far, I’ve won 23 x ACS Awards, including 9 x Gold and 1 x National Award of Distinction. In 2022, I was fortunate to receive 2 x Golds and 1 Bronze in the National/International Commercial category.

By 2021, I made the decision to specialise as a Camera Operator. That same year I was named a ‘Rising Talent of Cinematography’ by Inside Film Magazine. In 2025, I became an Active Member of the Society of Camera Operators in the United States. The following year in 2026, I became a Full Member of the Association of Camera Operators in the United Kingdom. Both have been a career highlight for me.

During COVID, we started a podcast called Cinemapodgrapher, to help people navigate the film industry. The podcast has been running for almost 5 years, with over 155 episodes, 110k downloads and listeners in 85 countries.

SELECTED CREDITS:
2026  White Collar (Aus Mini Series) –  DP Bob Humphreys ACS / B Camera Op
2025  Mosquito Bowl (US Feature) –  DP Jacques Jouffret ASC / C Camera Op
2025  Two Years Later (Aus TV series) –  DP Robert Humphries ACS / B Camera Op
2025  Voltron (US Feature ) – DP Markus Forderer ASC BVK / Additional B,C & 2U B Camera