Butterworks Farm
Primary (solo) photography and drone operation for 8-minute news story/mini-doc. Still photography for promotional art as well (including A1 cover story photo).
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Drone Operator
James B.
Burlington, VT, USA
1 review$250 - $400 / Day
About
Multimedia photo + video journalist. Stills, video and audio on DSLR + 360 + drone + audio gear + lighting + GoPros. Washington Post alum, have shot for BBC, Al Jazeera, Center for Investigative Reporting, 4SP Films and more. I have worked on high-pressure undercover and politically sensitive international stories like sex trafficking the Arab Spring, military bases in Iraq and more. I also have daily / local experience in sports, features, politics and am currently based in Bernie Sanders country - Burlington, VT with frequent travel to Amman, Jordan. Available to go anywhere.
Top Services
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- 1 review
- Documentary DP
- Drone Operator
Clients
Top Projects
Produced for Seven Days
African refugees soccer club in Vermont
Quick-turnaround short teaser video for social media posting while on assignment as a still photographer for print story in Seven Days. Shot on Canon 5D Mark III while also shooting stills. Main story w/ stills here: http://bit.ly/1YEpzF1
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - News
- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Sound Mixer
Produced for Seven Days
Hanksville Mud Bog
Shot action footage of trucks and drivers in mud pit runs at high framerate with Canon 1Dx MK II. Set up shots with GoPros in/on trucks and drivers. Shot aerial drone footage with Yuneeq Q500 GoPro drone. Did first video rough cut edit of my footage to hand off to primary editor.
- Video Editor - News
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Drone Operator
Produced for Seven Days
The 500th Stuck in Vermont
Drone operator for short film. See opening sequence and dance number, and "Sound of Music" spoof shot around 14:00 (cover shot).
- Drone Operator
Produced for Seven Days
Lakeview Cemetery Tour
Drone operator for news segment. Toured cemetery and shoreline, navigating twisting paths. Created timelapse as well.
- Drone Operator
Produced for Seven Days
Eating Roadkill at the Hotel Vermont
Second camera for Stuck in Vermont series on location. Shot with Canon 5D MK III and audio gear.
- Documentary DP
Equipment
Video
- Full HD video camera
- Multiple cameras
- DSLR or equivalent
- GoPro or equivalent
- 2K video camera
- 4K video camera
- Drone
Video
Audio
- External recorder
- Wireless lavalier mic
- Shotgun mic
Audio
Miscellaneous
- Lighting kit
- Shoulder rig
- Live streaming equipment
- Satellite phone
- Stabilizer
- Sliders
Miscellaneous
All Services
Production Support
- Documentary DP
- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Commercial DP
- Reporter / Journalist
- Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
- Drone Operator
- Production Assistant
- HD Live Operator
- Full-Service Live Production
- Audio Storyteller
Production Support
Post Production
- Video Editor - News
- Sound Mixer
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Video Editor - Commercial
Post Production
Miscellaneous
- Production Company
- Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
Miscellaneous