Music Video Production Birmingham

I'm Louis Murrall — a Birmingham-based Director of Photography with 17 years of experience shooting music videos, commercials, and short films. I work with artists, labels, and management to create cinematic music videos that hold their own on any screen. Clients include Land Rover, the RSC, Adidas, and the BBC.

What I Bring to Your Music Video

Every music video I shoot is treated like a short film. That means proper pre-production, a clear visual language, and a director of photography who's thinking about your video's look from day one — not just turning up with a camera.

I shoot on cinema-grade kit including RED and Sony systems with professional lens packages. I've shot everything from intimate acoustic performances to high-concept narrative videos with full crew and location. I cover Birmingham, the West Midlands, London, and the UK.

What you get when you hire me as your music video DOP:

  • 17 years of professional experience across music video, commercial, and drama

  • RTS award-winning cinematographer

  • Full owner-operator kit package available

  • Pre-production support and visual development

  • Fast turnaround on rushes and proxy files

  • Comfortable working with directors, self-directing, or as a package with my production partner

How We Work Together

Get in touch with a brief about your track, your vision, and your budget. I'll come back to you with ideas, availability, and a quote.

For most music videos we'll spend time on a discovery call or meeting before the shoot — understanding the track, the artist, the look you're going for. That groundwork is what separates a music video that lands from one that just gets the shot.

I'm based in Birmingham and can travel UK-wide. I've shot music videos in the West Midlands, London, Manchester, and on location across the country.

Day Rates & Packages

My day rate as DOP varies depending on the scope, crew size, and kit requirements. Get in touch for a tailored quote — I'll always be straight with you about what's achievable at your budget.

  • DOP only (camera operator/cinematographer): from £650/day

  • DOP + full owner-operator kit package: from £950/day

  • Additional Crew can be provided

All rates are for UK-based productions. Travel and accommodation quoted separately for overnight or long-distance shoots. No hidden costs — what I quote is what you pay.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Flexible. I'm comfortable working under a director, or I can take on the creative lead if you don't have one. Many of my music video clients come without a director and we develop the concept together in pre-production.

  • Yes. I'm based in Birmingham but regularly shoot across the UK. London, Manchester, and the wider West Midlands are all straightforward. Travel and accommodation are quoted separately for shoots requiring overnight stays.

  • I have a full owner-operator kit package including camera, lenses, lighting, and rigging. You can hire me as DOP only and source kit separately, or take my package. I don't rent kit standalone — it comes with me as the cinematographer on your shoot.

  • Most music videos shoot in one or two days. Simple performance pieces can often be done in a half day. Narrative videos with multiple locations and costume changes typically need a full two days. I'll advise on scheduling once I understand the scope of your video.

Book Your Music Video

If you're planning a music video in Birmingham, the West Midlands, or anywhere in the UK and you want a cinematographer who'll treat it with the same care as a feature film — get in touch.

Tell me about your track, your vision, and your timeline. I'll come back to you fast with honest advice and a clear quote.

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