Jason Wotherspoon ACS DOP/Lighting Cameraman PROFILE Sydney based DOP/Lighting Cameraman who has been involved in the television industry for over 17 years. The last 15 years shooting a variety projects in over 40 countries. Jason’s skill has been recognized by the Australian Cinematographers Society honouring him with ACS Accreditiation, it highest honour. Greatest assets are passion, versatility and the ability to operate under any condition. KEY STRENGTHS • A strong work ethic and extremely passionate, believing in ‘doing what it takes to get the job done and done right’. • ‘Intuitive eye’. Understanding a story and being able to tell it with the pictures. • Ability to adapt to any condition. • Able to work as part of a team or if required, alone. • Experience in a range of shooting styles. Whether it be, Features, Documentary, Lifestyle, Corporate, Ob-Doc, Reality, Public Affairs or News. • Experienced in a variety of camera formats including Sony F5 and F55, C300, XDCAM, FS700, Black Magic and Phantom Gold. • Versatility – aerials, underwater, high speed, dollies, sliders, motion control time lapses, drone, steadicam and if required, audio. • Extensive high end gear list. EXPERIENCE DOP/ Lighting Cameraman Jan 2014 – Present Various projects locally and internationally. DOP – Rio Olympic Games for the Seven Network. This included two different lead up series, TVC’s, Athlete Profiles, Promo’s as well as leading the team in Rio. DOP – The Embassy (Season 1) DOP – Village Vets Australia DOP – Longines (watches) Horse Racing in UK and France DOP – Victorian Racing Club Melbourne Cup Tour Camera Op - My Kitchen Rules, House Rules (Seven Productions), The NRL Rookie (McGuire Media), Australian Open and Wimbledon (Seven), What Really Happens In Thailand (McAvoy Media), Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival (Seven), Melbourne Cup Carnival (Seven), Sunday Night (Seven), 60 Minutes (Nine). DOP/ Lighting Cameraman Apr 2009 – Dec 2013 DOP for one Australia's leading Public Affairs programs, the Seven Network's Sunday Night. Filmed extensively both in Australia and overseas on a wide range of stories, the devastation of the Japan and Christchurch earthquakes to the elusive Blue Whale, in extreme conditions on the ice of the Arctic, to atop some of the world’s most active volcanoes, the beauty of Great Pyramids of Egypt, into the depths of the Amazon and African jungles to the catwalks of Paris. Re-enactments were a big part of the show. Additional projects worked on in 2012 included the French Open (ITV), Wimbledon (Seven Network), Foxtel Olympics (Features & Promos), Wide World of Sports, NRL and Horse Racing (Nine Network). Senior Cameraman – 7 Sport Apr 2002 – February 2009 The role involved the shooting of Features, News & Colour stories as well as Links/Hosting’s for various Magazine Programs and Major Sporting events. The position also required the shooting of Opening Title’s, Network Promo’s, Athlete Profile’s, ISO’s of various sports and Sales pieces. Features were not just about sport but they were about ‘the people’, ‘the culture’, ‘the cities/towns’, and ‘the events’. From The Great Wall of China to Fashion at the Melbourne Cup, there is a story to be told and as a Features cameraman that’s what I did. Major Projects included; 4 Olympic Games (Sydney, Athens, Torino & Beijing) Tasks included Features, Opening Titles, Teasers, Promo’s and Live Sport. 1 Commonwealth Games (Manchester) 7 Australian Open Tennis Tournaments 6 Melbourne Cup Carnivals Rugby World Cup 6 Tri Nation Tournaments (Rugby) AFL Grand Final 2 Bathurst 1000’s 3 Sydney Hobart Yacht Races ENG Cameraman/Editor - 7 News Dec 2000 – Apr 2002 Shot and edited daily News packages locally and internationally, shot ‘live crosses’ and operated Link Vans. News Edit involved working in Network Transfers, Foreign Transfers & Edit and the editing of daily News packages. Required to edit in the field on a Laptop Edit packs Freelance Camera Operator – Sydney Dec 1999 – Dec 2000 I worked a range of projects including News, Sport, Corporates, multi camera Outside Broadcasts ranging from sport to music concerts. Southern Cross Television – Tasmania Nov 1996 – Nov 1999 Duties included the shooting and editing of daily News stories, produce and shoot Features and Docos. Also worked in videotape, studio camera and even built sets. OVERSEAS COUNTRIES WORKED IN England Germany Switzerland Italy Belgium Pakistan Afghanistan Thailand China New Zealand Greece Macau France Philippines Papua New Guinea Rwanda Brazil Argentina Central African Republic Laos Vietnam USA Hong Kong Canada Vanuatu Singapore Sri Lanka Egypt Isle of Man South Africa Japan Malaysia Ireland Wales Chile U.A.E Uraguay Ecuador Norway Democratic Republic of the Congo AWARDS Australian Cinematographers Society (NSW) 2015 ACS Accrediation 2011 Bronze ‘Japan Earthquake’ (Current Affairs) 2010 Gold ‘Vanuatu Volcanoes’ (Wildlife & Nature) 2010 Silver ‘North Pole Man’ (Life Style & Reality) 2010 Bronze ‘Pygmy Elephants’ (Current Affairs) 2009 Gold ‘Binge Drinking’ (Current Affairs) 2009 Silver ‘Pygmies’ (Current Affairs) 2004 Gold ‘Sami McLeod (TV Magazine) 2004 Silver ‘Rowing Quads’ (TV Magazine) 2004 Silver ‘Athens Riots’ (Multi Camera News Gathering) 2002 Silver ‘Afghanistan Border’ (News) 2002 Highly Commended ‘Woodford Fires’ (Multi Camera News Gathering Jason Wotherspoon ACS +61 418 307 777 [email protected] www.rockpoolpictures.com.au .