Videography

Field cinematography and documentary video from volcanic and remote environments.

Marco produces video work for news, documentary, and editorial projects, combining ground coverage, aerial imagery, interviews, ambient sound, and structured sequences filmed on location. Much of this work is produced in volcanic and remote environments in Iceland and on Mount Etna, Stromboli, and other volcanic areas worldwide, where conditions can change quickly and the visual approach needs to remain flexible.

He works across handheld coverage and more controlled compositions, adapting the shooting style to the story and its intended platform. Depending on the assignment, his role can include cinematography, field recording, editing, and color grading in DaVinci Resolve, with material delivered for broadcast, digital publication, documentary projects, or use within a larger production.

Since 2021, Marco has contributed video regularly to the Associated Press, with footage distributed internationally and used by broadcasters and digital outlets. His work includes both fast-turnaround news coverage and longer sequences designed to provide context and continuity as a story develops.

Field based storytelling

Marco approaches video as a sequence rather than as a collection of isolated shots. In the field, he builds sequences from wide establishing views, closer observational details, movement, natural sound and, where relevant, interviews. This gives editors and production teams enough visual and audio material to shape the final story.

The emphasis is on clarity, pacing, and continuity. Camera movement and composition are used when they help explain place, scale, or action, while ambient sound and quieter moments are treated as part of the narrative rather than simply as background. The aim is footage that can work both as immediate coverage and as part of a longer documentary sequence.

From location to final delivery

Marco works with Sony A1 II, A7 IV and A7 III camera bodies, alongside a DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone, selecting the setup according to the assignment, mobility required, and intended output. When working in remote areas with challenging logistics, he keeps the kit compact and flexible without sacrificing the image quality or range of material needed for professional production.

Projects can cover the moving-image workflow:

  • Field Recording: Ground and aerial cinematography, interviews, ambient sound, and supporting B-roll, with coverage adapted to the pace and format of the assignment.
  • Cinematography: Framing, camera movement, lens choice, and visual continuity developed around the story rather than a predetermined visual style.
  • Post-Production: Editing, sound assembly, color correction and grading in DaVinci Resolve, with final material prepared according to the technical requirements of the client or production.

Work can be delivered as individual clips, edited sequences, or complete video pieces depending on the project.

Broadcast and digital presence

Marco’s video work has been distributed internationally through the Associated Press and used by broadcasters and digital outlets including BBC, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, Corriere della Sera, and RAI. Footage produced for breaking news can be delivered quickly as individual clips or sequences, while longer-form material can be prepared for documentary, editorial, and digital use.

Marco also publishes selected video projects through his own channels, including longer work on volcanic activity, landscapes, and field work that falls outside individual assignments.

Green aurora above an erupting fissure in Iceland, with glowing steam along the horizon.

Marco Di Marco – Reykjanes Volcanoes Highlights

2021 – 2025

A three minute cut of my volcano work from the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland, filmed between 2021 and 2025.

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Available for documentary, editorial, and branded projects

Marco is available for documentary, editorial, commercial, and branded video projects in Iceland and internationally. Assignments can range from short field shoots and interview-based pieces to longer productions requiring a consistent visual approach across multiple locations or shooting days.

He can work independently as a cinematographer and camera operator, or integrate into a larger production team, adapting the shooting style and delivery workflow to the requirements of the project.

Video production strengths

  • Flexible field shooting: Able to move between documentary coverage, interviews, aerial work, observational sequences, and supporting B-roll depending on the story.
  • Visual continuity: Consistent framing, movement, exposure, and color approach across changing locations and shooting conditions.
  • Adaptable workflow: Material can be captured and prepared for fast editorial turnaround, longer documentary editing, or integration into a wider production pipeline.

Projects that require broader local coordination, scouting, permits, logistics, or production support in Iceland can also be developed through Marco’s Production Support services.

Existing video footage may also be available for licensed use through the Licensing page.

Selected recent field productions for news

Recent video assignments include coverage of the Reykjanes volcanic activity from 2021 onward, documenting active eruptions, evacuations, infrastructure impacts, emergency response, and the changing conditions around Grindavík and the Sundhnúkagígar volcanic system.

The footage has been produced for rapid editorial use and also builds a longer visual record of how the volcanic crisis has developed over time. Selected examples below show different approaches to field coverage, from breaking-news sequences to more observational material.

Green aurora above an erupting fissure in Iceland, with glowing steam along the horizon.
Lava crossing the road to the Blue Lagoon, with smoke rising over the snow-covered landscape.
Marco reporting on a lava field, in a frame from an Associated Press video.
Video thumbnail: glowing lava flowing through a channel of dark lava rock.
Aerial view of glowing lava flows spreading in braided channels below a curtain of fire at the horizon.

Contact

For videography assignments, documentary collaborations, field shoots, or post-production enquiries, please use the contact form or email info@marcodimarco.photo.

Contact

Marco Di Marco is a videographer and cinematographer based in Iceland, working across documentary, editorial, and field-based video production in volcanic and remote environments. His work includes ground and aerial cinematography, interviews, ambient sound, editing, and color grading, with assignments produced for international media, documentary projects, and commercial clients in Iceland and internationally.