Biography

Born in 1945 David was a Co-Founder and director of Oxford Scientific Films until he decided to become freelance. He is the Co-holder of Panda, Christopher and Blue Ribbon Awards.

On leaving school he assisted his father, Gerald Thompson in the early days of his filming career. Whilst at Oxford Scientific Films he was one of the main cameramen as well as chief designer of their realistic film sets.

David is still a freelance cameraman, and some of his latest work can be seen in the exciting new Wildscreen @ Bristol - a unique attraction and the first of its kind in the world.

David is currently employed by WEF as a cameraman, and he is available through WEF for freelance camera work. (see Services)

A specialist in all aspects of wildlife photography -
From insects to big game, David has travelled the world extensively filming in Africa (e.g. South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya) Australia, Central America (e.g.Panama, Mexico, Costa Rica) and the Caribbean - as well as Europe. His brother-in-law is one of the premier Safari Guides in Zimbabwe and through him David has access to a wide range of contacts within the National Parks of Zimbabwe and South Africa.
British born, he speaks fluent Spanish. Filming expeditions have taken him from sea-level to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro at nearly 20,000 feet. He is prepared to go anywhere - being equally at home in desert or rainforest.

Highly experienced in -
Aerial photography, working from helicopters and light aircraft
Time-lapse photography
Special Effects
Stills photography
Macrophotography