In my fifteen years employed in the Television Industry I have gained extensive experience, both in Australia and abroad, in News, Current Affairs, Lifestyle and Observational Documentary. In 2001 I left the Seven Network to work abroad as a freelance Cameraman in the United Kingdom. I returned to Australia in 2002, where I worked as a freelance Cameraman, prior to taking up a fulltime position with Seven News in 2003. In 2005 I moved to the position of Senior Cameraman with Channel Seven's Today Tonight, shooting 3-12 minute Current Affairs stories. The majority of these stories are shot 2 - 3 days prior to airing, with some shot and aired on the same day.

During my time with Seven News I have been responsible for the filming, and editing, of some of the Seven Network's most significant news stories of their time. These stories include, but are not limited to: both Sydney and Athens Olympic Games, the London bombings, the trial of Schapelle Corby, the earthquake on Nias Island, and the HMAS Kanimbla helicopter crash, just to name a few.

Since 1997 I have been recognised for my work as a Cameraman, by the Australian Cinematographers Society, having received both State and National awards. The pinnacle of these awards is a Golden Tripod, which I received in 2004, for my work filming the Southern Sydney bushfires. More recently in 2010 I received a NSW Gold award in the Current Affaires category for my work on the "Inside Hyundai" story.

At Today Tonight I have had the opportunity to shoot major sequences, light interviews with one or more talent, and shoot with hidden cameras. Two of my recent stories that highlight these skills are, firstly, a story I shot in South Korea and Western Australia on the forth-biggest car manufacturer called "Inside Hyundai", and secondly, a story I shot on a Cambodian orphanage run by Geraldine Cox.

Presently I am working as a freelance cameraman in Sydney under my company name 521 Productions Pty Ltd. My recent credits have included

'RBT' (Channel 9), Sunday Night, 7 News, Today Tonight, Sunrise (Channel 7), Wag Nation (Fox 8), 7PM Project (Channel 10) TV3 New Zealand and a number of Corporate Clients.

In February 2011 I travelled to Christchurch in New Zealand to cover their devastating earthquake that demolished a significant part of the city. We hit the ground running working 20hrs plus per day while Christchurch was still suffering from quite large aftershocks.

We followed a group of Australian Rescuers from the NSW Fire Brigade. I attached a mini camera onto the helmet of one of the rescuers as we followed them into a three story carpark that had pancake in to one level. This amazing vision can be seen on my Showreel page.

My company owns a Sony XDCAM F800 High Definition Camera and a full set of lights and other camera gear all packed up into a 6 seat iLoad van. I am also prepared to shoot any format that the job requires. Please see the Gear List page for all the equipment.

EDUCATION

• 1993 Higher School Certificate

• 1995 Video Production Stage 1 and 2, Metro Television

• 1996 Introduction to shooting on Film,

•        Butch Calderwood ACS, Ted Raymond ACS

EMPLOYMENT

1995-2001 Lighting Camera/Editing Operator, Seven Network

• During this period I covered major News events from Ski resort landslides to Airline crashes. I have worked in Current Affairs, Sports programs and a Travel program called Sydney Weekender. I have also worked on many live programs shooting single camera or major multi Camera OB's. I covered the Sydney Olympic Games, and pre Olympics, and was responsible for shooting a daily hour-long programme following the Olympic Torch relay called "Follow the Flame."

2001 Freelance Lighting Cameraman, in the UK

• In 2001 I moved to the UK to work as a freelance Cameraman in London. I worked on programs produced by the BBC, ITV, LWT, Gillette World Sport, and many other production companies. For the BBC I worked on the UK's top investigation program called "Watchdog" and another program on BBC2 called "Ever Wondered".

2002 Freelance Lighting Cameraman, in Australia

• In 2002 I worked as a Freelance cameraman back in Australia. I Shot a UK series called Australia Uncovered, and worked for the Seven Network on a number of programs.

2003-2010 Senior Lighting Cameraman, Seven Network

• In 2003 I took up fulltime employment with the Seven Network, shooting and Editing News. In mid 2005 I took up the position of Senior Cameraman at Today Tonight. Whilst in News I covered every major story from the Athens Olympic Games, the London bombings, the trial of Schapelle Corby, the earthquake on Nias Island, and the HMAS Kanimbla helicopter crash. At Today Tonight I have been shooting longer format and Current Affairs stories.

2010-Present Freelance Cameraman, 521 Productions

• Since leaving Today Tonight in December 2010 I have worked on the screentime production 'RBT' (Channel 9), Sunday Night, 7 News, Today Tonight, Sunrise (Channel 7), Wag Nation (Fox 8), 7PM Project (Channel 10) TV3 New Zealand and a number of Corporate Clients.

REFERENCES

• Jason Wotherspoon Rockpool Pictures 0418307777

• Jimmy Hamilton Senior Editor Today Tonight 0439406016

• Tim Noonan Video Journalist Seven Network 0400830706

• David Eccelston Journalist Today Tonight 0410591747