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DP, Cinematographer & Phantom high speed Cameraman Bill Mills offers camera, lighting, and production services for Florida, Georgia, the Caribbean, and the southeast. Our gear is constantly updating to manage the latest trends an we offer a variety of specialized services including the popular Sony FX9, A7R5, and F-55 camera systems.

In addition to camera services, Bill is an experienced field producer and has managed numerous international productions for clients abroad who were not able to travel to the US due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions. We can offer a multi camera, quad split feature for Zoom monitored productions.

The Sony PXW-FX9 features a full-frame, oversampled 6K Exmor R CMOS sensor that allows you to capture 4K images with cinematic depth of field. We offer a variety of lens mounts and lens options as well as the A7R5 for a smaller footprint and a great B camera.

The Sony PMW F-55 system is capable of capturing in 4k and traditional HD simultaneously and features a super 35mm sensor, PL or Canon EF mount, high frame rates, and a manageable workflow.

For amazing motion control effects the Phantom 4K Flex can be coupled with the BOLT X system. Please inquire about special package rates for this incredible production tool.

Digital Cinema HD is strategically located between St. Petersburg's beautiful waterfront downtown and the amazing beaches of Ft. DeSoto and Pass-a-grille, just 25 minutes from Tampa's International Airport.

Bill welcomes mutually beneficial partnerships with producers, DP's, production companies, governmental agencies, international producers, and post-production facilities.

As an experienced international traveler, personnel and all gear is available for immediate global assignments.

We also offer a matched pair of new Canon Cinema Style PL or EF mount, 4K ready lenses in both the 15.5-47mm and 30-105mm range. Weighing only 4.5 lbs.each these remarkable lenses feature cine style focus marks and integrate with traditional camera accessories such as follow focus and zoom motors.

Other specialty optics include Sony prime lenses, the Duclos 11-16mm PL super wide angle lens and a super sharp Canon 300mm telephoto prime.

Bill is a certified FAA 107 UAS/Drone camera pilot and can provide a variety of aerial solutions ranging from the Inspire 2 and the Magic 3 Pro.

Underwater cinematography is another specialty offered by DCHD. Bill was honored with a coveted Edward R. Murrow/Video Feature Award as part of his topside and underwater cinematography services on a CBS/60 Minutes Special with Anderson Cooper in Cuba. A variety of packages include the Sony F55/Gates Housing, RED Epic/Gates, or Aquatica/Canon 5D kits. Our Sony Z90/Gates/OTS underwater package offers a sophisticated system for wireless underwater dialogue and direct recording from talent to camera.

If remote underwater operations are your needs, Bill has also worked with a variety of subsea systems from Marine Imaging and Magellan LLC as ROV DoP/Camera operator and technical advisor. These systems are capable of capturing full 4K resolution images at depths to 18,000 feet or 5300 meters.

Digital Cinema HD provides crew acquisition and production services ranging from location management and scouting to marine and aerial production. We maintain annual production insurance policies and can acquire or expedite location permits easily within the state of Florida.

We have been in the industry since 1992.

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Behind the scenes at Digital Cine HD

Over the past 25 years Director of Photography Bill Mills has traveled the globe capturing compelling images underwater, in the air, and in remote locations.

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I have worked with Bill Mills on many different projects since 2005. He is always the consummate professional. I can rely on him without questions to ensure the finest of details are covered without the loss of creativity and craftsmanship. He is infinitely skilled and at the top of his game in terms of current technologies. Bill is my go to guy each and every time I have film or video needs; because of his broad base of production and cinematographic skills.

“Bill is a highly skilled cinematographer and videographer who always brings a unique combination of expertise and creativity to every project. I have worked with Bill repeatedly since 1999. He was our primary DP for the Critter Cam Special for National Geographic Television and Fox. Bill produced great results in the field, even in the most challenging of circumstances. I can always count on Bill to deliver.” September 2, 2011 - Dara Padwo Audick, Creative Strategies