Dave Thorp

Director, DoP, Writer, Producer, Steadicam operator, Vari*lite operator, Stage LD, visual & special FX, features, corporates, music vids, TV commercials.

[Dave Thorp @dcthorp]

@MarinaHyde Hi Marina. Please can you tell us about police dogs in TV cop shows. Are they real police dogs? Or actors? Or retired police dogs earning a little bit in their old age?
Many thanks

[Dave Thorp @dcthorp]

Government plans to build 1.5m homes in 5 years means 1 every 24 SECONDS!
300000 house per year
= 6000/ week
= 1200/ day
=150/ hour
=2.5 houses/ minute
= 24 seconds
#bbcpn #HousingCrisis

[Dave Thorp @dcthorp]

@AlbaTimi pot / kettle / black

[Dave Thorp @dcthorp]

@FirstYork Shockingly poor 'service' (I use the term very loosely). Waited for #7 at York Rail Station, about 3pm. Driver stopped at WRONG stop, then drove past a queue of passengers waiting expectantly at the CORRECT stop.
Would not recommend.
Get a taxi / Uber = more reliable

[Larry the Cat @Number10cat]

Cancelling HS2 is one thing, but Sunak has slashed my cat treat budget. General Election now!

[Dave Thorp @dcthorp]

SHOPLIFTERS @Morrisons
Went to fill up with petrol
Foss Islands York 0920
When I checked, 5000pts had been DEDUCTED from my balance - and she's snaffled the points for herself.
My simple and childish faith in human nature has been scuppered - as has my faith in Morrisons.

[Dave Thorp @dcthorp]

Watching some of my friends on the Awards. However, the categories are becoming increasingly 'intriguing'. Looking forward "Best Use of a Gobo in a Profile Spot", and "Most Innovative Placement of a Radio Mic Transmitter". What else? #OlivierAwards

[Dave Thorp @dcthorp]

International Women's Day - slap bang in the middle of Spam Appreciation Week (March 6-12)! So women get one day - whilst a tinned reconstituted pork product enjoys a WHOLE WEEK! The world's gone mad!! #InternationalWomenDay

[Dave Thorp @dcthorp]

@dench_judi Visualise Films are working on a major new contemporary TV detective series shot in York. But York is not a mere backdrop, it's the star! Vikings, Romans, railways, chocolate factories, Guy Fawkes and more. Thought you might be interested!

[Dave Thorp @dcthorp]

Here at Cannes MIPCOM22 people are talking the REAL business of film-making. But NO ONE has EVER mentioned bit rates, sampling, or asked "what camera did you shoot this on"! (because it doesn't really matter) #cannes #mipcom #cinematography #fillm #dop #Steadicam #filmproduction

[Dave Thorp @dcthorp]

When a complete stranger walks past and says just two words: "Cool shirt!" #MIPCOM #Steadicam #Camera #dop #film #Cannes2022 #Cannes

[Dave Thorp @dcthorp]

Fix this to your fridge as a handy guide for next week. #chancellor #cameraman

[Dave Thorp @dcthorp]

Filmmaking is 1% skill, 1% luck and 98% networking. (Not really true, but you get the point). Here we are 'networking' in Cannes harbour. #Cannes #mipcom2022 #film #cameraman #Steadicam #Dop

[Tomorrow Morning The Movie @TomMorningMovie]

DVD and digital release a week today! Monday 17th October 2022. you can pre-order from amazon here https://t.co/cXUDCU0iTW from HMV here https://t.co/tjngx8QncN stream on Apple TV. @visualizefilms @UKKaleidoscope @N1CKW1NSTON @johndanbury @dcthorp @raminkarimloo @SamanthaBarks

[Dave Thorp @dcthorp]

@bbcstrictly I'd love to see a little BTS clip on "It Takes Two" about TWO of the most amazing elements of the show: The BRILLIANT lighting (& projection), and The Steadicam Shot! (Not all of us are fascinated by cloth & sequins)! #ItTakesTwo

[Dave Thorp @dcthorp]

'Strictly' has started so it's OFFICIALLY OK to erect my Christmas tree! You should do the same! #Strictly #Christmas

[Nick Winston @N1CKW1NSTON]

Only a few seats remaining for @TomMorningMovie @ODEONCinemas, Covent Garden - MT fans, you wanted a musical movie with genuine MT talent and we have the best in @SamanthaBarks & @raminkarimloo - let’s get this sold out! https://t.co/RzDqjWopoQ

[Tomorrow Morning The Movie @TomMorningMovie]

Nice 4 Star review **** Thanks! Can't wait for everyone to see the film, in UK cinemas Tuesday 6th September
https://t.co/xuJ8ax3DCC @UKKaleidoscope @SamanthaBarks @raminkarimloo @N1CKW1NSTON @johndanbury @FleurEast @dcthorp @visualizefilms @acmicklethwaite

[Dave Thorp @dcthorp]

Filming @DeborahHirzel at Flaxton Meadows with @martinhandsley #filmphotography #filmproduction #YORKSHIRE #York

[Dave Thorp @dcthorp]

Fleur East, singer, dancer and star of our forthcoming film "Tomorrow Morning" is going to be on "Strictly". I've watched her sing and dance. She's brilliant - and a totally lovely lady! #Strictly