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Jason Torbitt
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Camera Assistant, Camera Operator, Crew Hire, DV Director, DV Operator, Focus Puller, Grips, Lighting Camera, Rigger, Steadicam Operator |
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About:
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Website: www.steadicam-facilities.co.uk
Jason is a Steadicam Owner-Operator & Camera Operator based in Manchester, UK. He owns and operates a Broadcast /Film Steadicam rig, complete with remote follow focus / iris kit, wireless video/audio links, and a full accessory package tailored to meet the demands of today's broadcast, video & film environments. The rig can provide both 12v & 24v, and is to HD-SDI specification. He can also supply full camera kits as required - DVCAM, DVCPRO, Digibeta, HDCAM etc - as per specification for each job. MK-V A-R Techician / Operator: attended the 2006 & 2007 workshops and worked with the rig on numerous occasions, including 5 days of demos at IBC 2007.
Experienced with a range of video and film camera formats, having worked on a wide variety of productions over the last few years, with award winning production companies, from PSC / location shooting to live multicamera operations, corporate, broadcast and music concert work. An experienced live events cameraman, having worked on a wide variety of multicamera live events, broadcast and big screen. Extensive corporate live events experience, conferences & awards ceremonies.
Steadicam credits include:
- HD Steadicam / DoP work for Everton FC
- Music promo for Mutya feat. Amy Winehouse: 'B Boy Baby'
- ITV drama 'Emmerdale'
- BBC Scotland HD OB: World Pipe Band Championships 2007
- Sky Sports News Football OB
- HD feature film 'Night Junkies'
- HD feature film 'Uncut' (90 minutes, single 1 shot Steadicam take)
- HD documentary-drama 'Wainwright: The Man Who Loved The Lakes' by Skyworks for the BBC
- Llangollen Christmas Carol Concert with Barcud for S4C
- Grand final ball of 'From Ladette to Lady' with RDF for ITV
...plus numerous broadcast, video & film credits across all genres of production. Camera credits include:
- ITV's 'The South Bank Show'
- No.1 artist James Blunt's live concert at Slim Lines army base in Kosovo
- Royal Television Society Awards (North West) 2006 and 2007
...and numerous live events, music concerts, fashion shows, interviews, big screen work, OBs & multicamera productions.
Jason works throughout the UK, and has worked in most countries in Europe, and is experienced with travelling & flying with equipment. Occasionally focus pulling and assisting for Steadicam operations, Jason has also worked as Steadicam Focus Puller / Assistant on Setanta Sports UEFA cup & Premier League matches. Jason also occasionally works as Jimmy Jib assistant - most recently as a part of the OB for the 'Liverpool 2008 Capital of Culture' opening ceremony, and Beach Break Live Music Festival for the BBC.
"Not afraid of hard work and 'getting stuck in', I always produce high quality work and always aim to exceed expectations, no matter what my role my be, or production may be - my Steadicam work, Camerawork, appearance, attitude and presentation are always number 1 - along with responsibility, an excellent work ethic and a willingness to get the job done well. And having a good sense of humour works well too..."
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eMail:
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[Click to Contact]
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Mobile:
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07749 961 604
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Address:
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Manchester
North West
United Kingdom
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Company:
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Steadi Facilities (Freelance)
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Date of Birth:
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1983-04-29
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Nationality:
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United Kingdom
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Experience:
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5 yrs
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Languages:
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English, some French
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Affiliation:
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BECTU, GTC, S.O.A
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Training and Skills
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Formal Training:
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- BA (Hons) Television Production
- Optex Steadicam Operations Course (BBC Training & Development, 2003)
- MK-V A-R Operations Training Course (2006)
- GTC Health & Safety Operations Course (ITV, 2007)
- GTC Safe Working at Height Workshop (2008)
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Additional Information
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- Holder of Passport, Full UK Driving Licence, UK Press Card ID
- Personal Liability Insurance
- Full Equipment Insurance: UK, Europe & Worldwide
- Equipment hire accounts with all facilities companies
- Enhanced CRB check - certificate present (2007)
- Website: www.steadicam-facilities.co.uk
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