©SimonMcCabe 2026
My love of film
Film has always been at the heart of my creativity. I love the process as much as the outcome, shaping light, sound and story to create something that feels immersive and honest. It’s a constant balance of craft and instinct and that challenge is what keeps me inspired.
WILDLIFE
COMMERICAL
- All
- Wildlife
- commercial
- review
- other
Wild ESTONIA Film going BIG
WILDLIFE
Part one of my Wildlife Estonia film has been a standout success, reaching nearly 90,000 views in just one month. More importantly, it’s driven genuine engagement, inspiring viewers to research travel, ask practical questions and reconnect with the landscapes and wildlife the film set out to celebrate.
AFRICA IS CALLING
COLLAB
NEW PARTNERS
COMMERCIAL
Partnering with Viking Optical allows me to showcase high-performance optics in real world wildlife and adventure scenarios. Through films, reviews and field use, I highlight how their products perform where it matters, delivering authentic exposure and value through engaged, targeted audiences.
CAMERA
SONY A7SIII
PROS
Mega Low-Light Performance
4K High Frame Rate Video
Fast Reliable Autofocus
Excellent Heat Management
Strong In-Body Stabilisation
CONS
No 6K or 8K
Limited Photo Resolution
CAMERA
SONY A7VI
PROS
All-Around Hybrid Camera
33MP High Photo Resolution
Reliable Autofocus System
4K 60p Video Capability
Excellent Colour Science
CONS
Limited 4K 60p Crop
No 4K 120p at Full Width
LENS
SONY 400-800MM
PROS
Massive Reach
Excellent Image Quality
Impressive Autofocus Tracking
Good Stabilisation Performance
Weather Sealed
CONS
Heavyish
Slow Wide-Open Aperture
LENS
SAMYANG 35-150mm
PROS
Versatile Zoom Range
F2 – F2.8
Excellent Value for Performance
Good Optical Sharpness
Smooth Focus for Video
Solid Build Quality
CONS
Some Vignetting at Wide Ends
AF Can Be Slower
Barrel Distortion
LENS
TAMRON 20-40MM
PROS
Ultra‑wide to standard zoom
F2.8 across range
Lightweight
Sharp across most focal lengths
Smooth focus for video
CONS
Some distortion at wide end
Limited reach
MONITOR
Atomos Ninja V
PROS
External Monitor and Recorder in One
10‑bit ProRes/RAW Recording
Accurate On‑Screen Exposure Tools
Bright, Easy‑to‑Read Display
Great for Video Workflows
CONS
Another thing to power
Can’t record 120fps
EDITING
My editing process is where the story truly comes together. I use Final Cut Pro to craft each film, shaping footage, sound and pacing into a polished, immersive experience. Every cut, transition and effect is considered to maintain authenticity while keeping the audience engaged from start to finish.
I also work with Adobe Premiere when collaborating with other editors, alongside Photoshop and Illustrator for graphics and visual elements, plus a range of audio tools to refine sound and music. This combination ensures every project maintains professional quality and creative consistency.
STORYTIME
I love a story that pulls an audience along, drawing them in with each moment. Heightened by music and visual effects, crafting a compelling, beautiful storyline is an art, and it’s what makes every film I create feel alive and immersive.
SOFTWARE
Apple FCPX, Adobe Premier / Photoshop / Lightroom / Illustrator, Garageband, Logic Pro, Monday.com
HARDWARE
Apple Mac Studio, Macbook Pro, ASUS monitors, Sandisk Pro G-Drives, NAS
AUDIO
Shure MV7X XLR mic, Sony amp & studio speakers
ACCESSORIES
Yamaha digital piano
COLLAB
Collaborating with me can take many forms, from commercial projects and brand collaborations to sponsorships, product reviews and creative consultancy. Every partnership is built around clear goals, professional production and authentic storytelling.
Contact me at:
hello@simonmccabe.co.uk
+44 7971 257 315
Alternatively, fill in the contact form and I’ll be in touch.