Building a Career in Broadcast Through Steadicam
My feature for Zerb, the GTC magazine: two decades in live broadcast, the craft of Steadicam operating, and where the job is heading.
Nottingham · UK & Worldwide
Steadicam Operator
I'm Alex Doherty — a Nottingham-based Steadicam operator with 23 years on live broadcast, sport, music and film for the BBC, ITV and broadcasters around the world.
What I bring to set
Steadicam, live & on the move
Steadicam
Owner-operator of a Tiffen Steadicam M2. Smooth, fast, reliable moving shots for live broadcast, film and high-end commercials — I bring the full kit.
Live Broadcast & Sport
Outside broadcasts the world over, from Premier League and Wembley finals to the Olympics, World Cup and the Touring Cars on ITV.
Music & Events
Festivals, arena tours and live music — getting the camera into the action and the energy onto the screen.
Also available for studio, corporate and PSC / single-camera work when a steady, experienced pair of hands is what the job needs.
Recent work
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behind the lens
Thrilled to share that my article has been published in the latest edition of Zerb, the magazine of the Guild of Television Camera Professionals (GTC). Reflecting on over two decades in the industry, I had the chance to
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
It was great to be invited up to Scotland to take part in the Royal Edinburgh military tattoo with the Steadicam. To be shown on BBC 1 on Monday 26th August.
23 years behind the lens
I've spent over two decades operating Steadicam and broadcast cameras for most of the UK's major broadcasters and on some of the biggest live events in the world — the Olympics, the World Cup, the UEFA Euros and countless title fights, finals and festivals. Based in Nottingham and freelance since 2012, I own my kit and travel wherever the shot is — across the Midlands, the UK and internationally.