Ivan Wood is an accomplished A Camera Operator and Steadicam Operator with over 10 years of experience in the film and television industry. His journey began in 2004 at the Brighton Film School, where he laid the foundation for his career. Ivan had the privilege of being mentored by Christopher Hughes, the Director of Photography renowned for his work on “The Garden” and “The Last of England.” Starting as an assistant to Chris, Ivan quickly advanced to camera operating, working on music videos and documentaries. His first significant project was shooting the UK segment of the documentary “Side by Side” with Keanu Reeves in 2011.
Since then, Ivan has worked on commercials for prominent brands such as Nivea, Microsoft, BMW, and Kleenex, focusing primarily on commercial and music content. In 2018, he attended the Tiffen Silver Steadicam workshop, where he developed a passion for the dynamic movement of the Steadicam. Today, Ivan owns the state-of-the-art Tiffen M2 Steadicam with built-in Volt, showcasing his commitment to staying at the forefront of technology and innovation in his field.