Jim Watters
About: 
A DV/HD Cameraman. Experienced in studio & location/lighting. Works with Vision Mixers and DOPs Rigs and de-rig. Face to face Client/Director experience References available Recent training on Final Cut Pro Editing, with the overall goal of editing my own material. A creative reliable and committed cameraman, with a sense of humour. Contact: Mob: 07702 433847 +44(0)1189 342797
Categories:  Camera Assistant, Camera Operator, DV Operator, Director of Photography, Graphic Artist, Lighting Camera, Photographer-Stills, Sound Assistant, Sound Recordist
eMail:  http://www.ukscreen.com/contact/Jimbob
WWW:  http://www.ukscreen.com/crew/Jimbob
Tel:  01189342797
Mobile:  07702 433847
Fax:  01189 342797
Address:  Twyford
Berkshire
RG10 9NX
Greater London
United Kingdom
Company:  Jim Watters Lighting Cameraman
Date of Birth:  1954-12-03
Experience:  14 yrs
Languages:  English
Affiliation: BECTU, GTC
Jim Watters photo
Training and Skills
Formal Training: 
  1. DV/HDLightingCameraman/Sound Rec Broadcast & Corporate / Travel / Docs
  2. Sound Recording / Final Cut Pro
  3. Location/Studio/Travel/Awards/News & Live Conferences
  4. Interviews/ENG/EPK
Other Skills: 
Knowledgeable in production through single & multi camera operations,studio or location. Experienced in Live multi camera events such as Live8, also work across corporate projects here and abroad. Sound recordist when required. Over the last 14 years I have worked as a Cameraman on over 350 Award presentations covering anything from Financial/Cultural and Political to Medical and social issues. News related Interviews to camera. Lighting and direction. Working with HD.
Additional Information
Photographer with exhibitions in UK, China and Ireland.Recent awards with Chinese Association, Year of The Rat. Video Camerawork took off after working with a cable company producing a live show with Ali G.Video commissions have taken me to Argentina, Peru, Europe, Canada, India, China, Greece, Maldives and The Canaries, and extensively throughout the UK. Trained within the industry, a Professional Cameraman for 14 years working alongside some of the best talent and knowledge in the business. Daily rates negotiable.
Credits
Type Production Name Company Role Year
Documentary Stonehenge National Geographic Cameraman/Sound 2005
Documentary Treasures of the Ancient World Discovery Channel Location Cameraman 2001
Documentary Cleo Worldwide. Argentina Channel 5 Sound rec/Cameraman 2003
TV The Royals & Andrew Morton Entertainment USA Location Sound Recordist 2003
Music Video Rick Wakeman/Strawbs Omnivision DVCAM Cameraman 2003
Corporate BT Global (Awarded) CT Live 5 Camera Event 2006
Documentary Child of our Time BBC Lighting Cameraman 2007
Video Live8 AOL Cameraman 2005
Corporate Thompson & Morgan SP Lighting Cameraman 2007
Music Video Lattitude Festival Suffolk Screenco Live 4 Camera Live 2007
Corporate Geneva Car Show CT Camera Operations 2006
Music Video Phillopine Independence Day Screenco Live 3 Camera Event 2007
Corporate Medina Saudi Arabia - Live 4 week location 2007
TV Islam. Manchester Uni. Blue Tuna Live 5 Cam location 2008
Corporate British Waterways Croft TV DVCameraman 2008
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