DARKROOM SUITE 04
OFFCUTS // TESTS & DIRECTING LOGS
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FILM LAB

(Footage from the cutting room floor)

A collection of footage offcuts, storyboard tests, playable video clips, and directing logs from the field.

OFFCUT // 01
October 17, 2026

Stars at LAC

CAMERA: Sony A1
LENS: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
SPECS: 35mm f/1.4 • Timelapse
LOCATION: Lyth Arts Centre
LOG & NOTES:

Unbelievably clear sky. We lay on the ground, wrapped up and in awe

OFFCUT // 02
May 10, 2024

STEVE & Aurora

CAMERA: Sony Alpha 1
LENS: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
SPECS: 35mm Prime Astrophotography
LOCATION: Secret Coast, Argyll
LOG & NOTES:

Night sky astrophotography maybe capturing the luminous STEVE (Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement) ribbon.

OFFCUT // 03
STILLS (3):
August 12, 2026

Partial Eclipse

CAMERA: Sony Alpha 1
LENS: Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS
SPECS: 400mm Super Telephoto
LOCATION: Edinburgh, Scotland
LOG & NOTES:

Direct solar photography of the partial solar eclipse captured through specialized ND filtration at 400mm on the Sony A1 (1/8000s exposure at f/29, ISO 50).

OFFCUT // 04
STILLS (8):
January 30, 2026

Tufts Artist Photos

CAMERA: Sony Alpha 1
LENS: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
SPECS: 35mm Prime G-Master
LOCATION: Studio Session
LOG & NOTES:

Expressive portraiture and character lighting studies for the Tufts artist collaboration, shot with Sony A1 and 35mm F1.4 GM lens.

OFFCUT // 05
May 11, 2026

Run to Bass Rock

CAMERA: DJI Osmo Action 6
LENS: 155° Ultra-Wide
SPECS: 155° Ultra-Wide FOV
LOCATION: Seacliff, North Berwick
LOG & NOTES:

First try out of the waterproof action cam

OFFCUT // 06
May 10, 2021

Red Squirrel

CAMERA: Sony A7S III
LENS: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8
SPECS: 24-70mm Standard Zoom
LOCATION: Aboyne - Inside a forest
LOG & NOTES:

Camera set up outside our cabin on a tripod, near a feeding station. remotely operated beside the fire with a glass of red wine. Wildlife photography ay?

OFFCUT // 07
October 17, 2025

3 Otters

CAMERA: Sony A1
LENS: Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3
SPECS: 100-400mm Super Telephoto
LOCATION: North Uist, Outer Hebrides
LOG & NOTES:

On a drive to our next swimming spot during the Hercules tour we spied these guys from the car window. We abandoned the car and basked in the glory of Otters.

OFFCUT // 08
October 10, 2024

Aurora

CAMERA: Sony A1
LENS: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
SPECS: 35mm Wide • 25fps
LOCATION: Carrick Knowe Golf Course, Edinburgh
LOG & NOTES:

Had to run out and try to get something of the Northern lights! I thought I might never see them again.

OFFCUT // 09
November 14, 2023

The Last Wolf in Scotland

CAMERA: Sony A7S III
LENS: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8
SPECS: 50mm Prime Equivalent
LOCATION: Studio Space
LOG & NOTES:

Visual experiment testing shadow play, silhouette density, and wolf ability

OFFCUT // 10
September 12, 2023

Sandwave

CAMERA: Sony A7S III
LENS: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8
SPECS: 24-70mm • 120fps Slow Motion
LOCATION: Seacliff, East Lothian
LOG & NOTES:

Filmed at Seacliff for development of mapped floor projections of Kerry's show for 0-12 month old babies and their adults. Looking at light on and in water in particular.

OFFCUT // 11
STILLS (2):
August 4, 2023

Secret Coast NL

CAMERA: Sony Alpha 1 / A7S III
LENS: Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM • FE 24-105mm f/4
SPECS: 35mm Prime / 24-105mm
LOCATION: Loch Fyne / Secret Coast, Argyll
LOG & NOTES:

Atmospheric capturing mist drift and twilight reflections across the remote western shoreline, alongside a 5-second long exposure still on Sony A1 with 35mm F1.4 GM.

OFFCUT // 12
June 20, 2023

Bees

CAMERA: Sony A7S III
LENS: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Macro 1:1
SPECS: 105mm Macro 1:1
LOCATION: Carrick Knowe
LOG & NOTES:

Macro study testing high-speed wing motion.

OFFCUT // 13
March 18, 2022

Lazy morning steam

CAMERA: Sony A7S III
LENS: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8
SPECS: 24-70mm
LOCATION: Carrick Knowe Avenue, Edinburgh
LOG & NOTES:

Being too lazy to bring the washing in made for a steamy morning.

OFFCUT // 14
March 15, 2022

Hello Louis!

CAMERA: iPhone 13 Pro
LENS: 26mm equiv, f/1.5
SPECS: 26mm equiv.
LOCATION: Seacliff Beach, North Berwick
LOG & NOTES:

Louis’ first (second technically) time at the beach! Taken on Oscar’s Flexi-school day.

OFFCUT // 15
March 14, 2022

Bad Hermits

CAMERA: Sony A7S III
LENS: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8
SPECS: 24-70mm
LOCATION: Seacliff Beach, North Berwick
LOG & NOTES:

Just a couple of loitering Hermit crabs… Taken using an underwater case and focusing with the imaging edge app on my iPhone. Footage for Oscar and my Rockpool documentary.

OFFCUT // 16
February 16, 2022

The Moon

CAMERA: Sony A7S III
LENS: Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3
SPECS: 100-400mm Telephoto
LOCATION: Dunoon, Argyll & Bute
LOG & NOTES:

It’s the moon. Taken in Dunoon. Makes me want to croon… or something.

OFFCUT // 17
December 27, 2021

Tropical Fish

CAMERA: Sony A7S III
LENS: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Macro 1:1
SPECS: 105mm Macro 1:1
LOCATION: Moneyreagh, Belfast
LOG & NOTES:

This is some test footage of my brother-in-law’s Tropical Aquarium. Taken with a Macro 1:1 lens.