Shooting Bohemian Rhapsody for Queen // Barrie Dodd

Behind the Broadcast

Vinten has supported camera operators around the world for over 100 years on their quest to capture and share moments in history. Join us as we celebrate by sharing pivotal moments in news gathering, live events and sporting history as told by the camera operators that were there.

Episode 4: Shooting Bohemian Rhapsody for Queen.

Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody music video is arguably one the most influential music video of the 20th century. The filming of the video was a complex and ambitious project that required a great deal of camera team coordination.

Go behind the broadcast with Emmy award-winning camera operator Barrie Dodd (GTC) as he recalls how the shoot came about, how the team pulled together and how it all happened in just three hours.

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Credits

Director of Photography & Editor - Paul Cook @PaulCookFilm
Second Camera - Ross Turner
1st Assistant Camera - Nicola Galbusera
Special thanks to The Guild of Television Camera Professionals (GTC) & Barrie Dodd.