Leo Townsend
Leo Townsend is a Sydney-based freelance cinematographer who has worked in the industry since 2009. With a keen eye for detail, lighting and composition Leo holds the key traits any videographer and director of photography need: patience, resourcefulness and creativity. After completing an Advanced Diploma in Film/ Television at Randwick TAFE, Leo worked as an in-house lighting-camera operator at an agency for 5 years, producing branded content and television commercials. Leo uses his technical knowledge to creative evocative film and video for a wide range of audiences, since going freelance he has enjoyed adding major clients to his resume including Cricket Australia, Tag Heuer and Adidas. He has worked in the lighting and camera department on music videos, short films, documentary and online ads. Leo has experienced the DSLR revolution first hand and is keen to share his knowledge on how to get the most out of your camera through a mix of theory and practical exercises.