Cinematographer and Primetime Emmy winner Neville Kidd will be honoured with a doctorate degree from Edinburgh Napier University this week.
The award-winner will be handed an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Arts for his contribution to the creative industry. Neville Kidd is responsible for some of Netflix's most popular series, including The Umbrella Academy and Travels.
The cinematographer graduated from the same university in 1989 with a degree in Photography and Film. By the early 2000s, Neville had become the ‘go-to’ cameraman when producers needed a distinctive versatile visual approach.
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The icon has worked on many famous film sets, but has a passion in the cookery industry on television. He made a significant contribution to the way television cooking programmes are filmed.
He was the cameraman when Jamie Oliver, then an unknown junior chef at London’s River Café, made his debut; and Neville filmed the pilot and many successful series with Nigella Lawson, perfecting the art of framing close-ups of both the food and presenter.
The honorary graduates will become doctorates of the University, alongside 2000 students graduating from the universities six faculties this week. Professor Andrea Nolan, Principal & Vice Chancellor of Edinburgh Napier University, said: “It’s a real privilege to be presenting these five outstanding individuals with an honorary degree at this year’s ceremony.
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“Each one has not only exemplified significant contributions to their chosen fields but made a positive impact on society as a whole. We hope their achievements will continue to play an inspiring role to those attending and graduating Edinburgh Napier University.”
Graduation ceremonies have begun in Scotland this month, and will also continue into November for later graduates. Edinburgh Napier University will be graduating Neville Kidd alongside their undergraduates and post-grads this week.
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