PTSD is a big issue for many journalists around the world. In this episode of the podcast I speak with cameraman Gavin Campbell who has temporarily put down the camera to study a Masters on War & Psychiatry. This is a fascinating interview that shines a light on the subject from a number of different angles. If you want to reach out to Gavin then he is on Twitter - https://twitter.com/gavincampbelltv Please do leave a comment and a review or contact me directly on Twitter and Instagram where I am @imagejunkies.
In today's episode news and documentary filmmaker Christian Parkinson(@imagejunkies) talks to the brilliant Pak Yiu - an AFP video journalist currently working in China. In this episode the guys discuss the trials and tribulations of working as a journalist in China, covering the recent demonstrations in Hong Kong and the latest kit they've been using. To find out more about Pak Yiu you can check out his twitter page.
In today's short episode I share an audio diary I kept from a recent trip to Sudan to cover the ongoing issues since the fall of President Bashir. It's mainly focused on kit and the issues around customs and importing equipment - something that seems to be getting more and more difficult for those of us who travel.
Hey guys, apologies for the long break but the Imagejunkies Podcast is back and rolling again. In today's episode I talk with the brilliant Alex Braczkowski about his work as a wildlife researcher and filmmaker. Alex is originally from South Africa but is currently in Australia finishing his PhD. His work studying and filming Tree Climbing Lions is quite outstanding. In this interview we discuss everything from travelling with a drone in Africa to sources of funding for wildlife filmmakers. Get a pen and paper ready because this episode is packed with useful stuff. If you want to reach out to Alex his Instagram account is very excellent and he is very active - https://www.instagram.com/alexbraczkowski/ He also has a website - http://www.alexanderbraczkowski.com/
In the latest episode of the Imagejunkies podcast I talk about covering war - how to prepare, what to take and the challenges you will face. This is taken from a chapter in my book Camera confidential which can be ordered from Amazon via this link - https://amzn.to/2Sg5s5O You can also check out my Instagram page to keep in touch - https://www.instagram.com/imagejunkies/ or visit my website - https://imagejunkies.net/
In today's episode Christian Parkinson interviews an underwater filmmaker from South Africa called Jason Boswell. Jason was a news cameraman but decided to specialise after falling in love with diving. If you are interested in how to break into underwater camerawork, what kit to use and how to succeed in the field then this is the episode for you. To find out more about Jason then visit his Instagram page. You can also find other articles and old podcasts over at Christian's website www.imagejunkies.net.
In today's episode I answer questions from social media. I talk about how I became a video journalist, what are the most dangerous assignments I have had and how bright the future is for camera people like us. If there is questions you would like me to answer in the future then don't hesitate to drop me a line on Instagram or Twitter where I am @imagejunkies
In the latest Imagejunkies podcast I speak with the fanatastic Phil Darley. He is a BBC cameraman, based in London and the author of a new novel. In this interview we talk about the importance of passion, the best way to edit news films and how much of his novel is based on his own experiences covering news around the world.
In this episode, I talk frankly about my recent experiences covering the election in Zimbabwe. On 1 August 2018, I found myself alone, in the thick of a dangerous riot. There was gunfire and I found a man badly wounded. I tried to help but couldn't. This is the story of that incident, how I feel about it and what I wish I could have done better. I'm hoping that me talking frankly will help you if you ever find yourself in a similar situation. To view some of my video from that day, you can see a censored version here. To keep in touch or contact me about your own experiences then drop me a line via @imagejunkies on both Instagram and Twitter.
In this episode, I chat with Zimbabwean cameraman and editor Tendai Musiya about covering Zimbabwe. Tendai has been a cameraman for 20 years and he has seen Zimbabwe at it's worst. He was even badly beaten by the police. In 2017 he was part of the BBC team that broke the news of the military coup that overthrew President Mugabe. This is his story and it is packed with advice and lessons learned. If you like the podcast please subscribe. You may also want to follow me on Instagram where I am @imagejunkies. Tendai keeps a low profile on social media so you will struggle to find him but if you have any further questions then send them to me and I'll try and help.
In today's episode, I discuss travel tips from my book Camera confidential. Do you travel for work? Are you often filming in remote and exotic locations? If so this episode may be of interest. I am always looking for new tips so please tweet me on @imagejunkies with any of your own. If you enjoyed the episode then please take a minute to comment and to share with friends, it really does help. You can also check out my website: www.imagejunkies.net And purchase my back for news and documentary filmmakers here.
In the latest edition of the Imagejunkies podcast I talk about my new kit, including the Sony PXW Z90, how I packed for my recent trip to South Sudan and what it was like filming in a country gripped by war and hunger. I hope for anyone who shoots news and documentaries you will find this episode packed with useful information and advice. Feel free to give me a shout on Instagram where I am @imagejunkies or to visit my website www.imagejunkies.net.
In today's solo episode I talk about how all news camera people have bad days, the reason for them and why we shouldn't let them get us down. Often we look around us in the news pack and think that everybody else is invincible - it's not the case, we all mess up from time to time and we all feel like we aren't any good. But, don't let those days define you, keep going, move forward and smash the next assignment. If you like the podcast then please feel free to subscribe and leave a comment as it really helps. For more about the world of international cameramen and filmmakers then check out my website www.imagejunkies.net and my Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/imagejunkies/.
In today's episode I talk with a young video journalist on the rise in the industry. Federica De Caria is a 27-year-old staffer with British agency PA. She spent a long time cutting her teeth in the Falkland islands and now covers both domestic and international news. In this interview, we focus on the positives and negatives of being a woman in the industry and what advice she has for young journalists keen to build a career as a video journalist. If you want to follow Federica then you can check her out on Twitter where she is @federicadecaria If you enjoy the show please subscribe and leave a comment as it really does help. it's also worth subscribing to my newsletter and receiving your free eBook " life-saving travel tips for journalists." I'm also on Twitter and Instagram as @imagejunkies.
In today's episode, I am joined by BBC cameraman Stu McKenzie who was based in Moscow and has worked extensively in the north and south poles. We talk about life for British journalists in Russia and how to survive and film successfully in the extreme cold. This was a fascinating interview packed with helpful tips and advice. To view some of Stu's amazing images be sure to check his website - https://edgeoffocus.com/ There is also a chapter in my book "Camera confidential" about filming in extreme environments - https://gumroad.com/l/cameraconfidential Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a comment.
In this short solo episode, I discuss what kit I use to shoot news and documentary and why. I cover cameras, lenses, audio and editing software. The Imagejunkies podcast is for news and documentary shooters, producers, directors and reporters. If you want to find out more about me and my work then check out www.imagejunkies.net. You can also visit my Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/imagejunkies
Cameraman Richard Atkinson is an inspiration. He started as a cameraman in the 1970's, covered the end of the Rhodesian war, was in Beirut in '82 and has filmed the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. He's still going strong and loves this job. I recorded this interview with him 5 years ago and it's still relevant and he is still working. Mr Atkinson I salute you! Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review as it will really help me to keep going with it. I don't make any money from the podcast so if you could spread the word on your social media then that would be awesome. Don't forget to check out the website www.imagejunkies.net and to give me a follow on Twitter and Instagram where I am @imagejunkies.
Today's chat is with the excellent Paul Byrne, a producer/cameraman/editor based in Buenos Aires for APTN. I'm always in awe of how hard the agency folk have to work and sometimes I wonder if they even get a chance to sleep. In this interview, we cover what the news agencies do, how Paul is trying to bring new kit and new ideas to the coalface of news gathering and what is it like to work and live in South America. As you'll realise quickly Paul is Irish and has a real passion for what he does. You can find out more about him on his website: http://www.paulbyrne.com/ or on his Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/byrnepaulj/ Please do leave a review for the show and subscribe. If you want to learn more about me or the world of TV news then check out my website www.imagejunkies.net or give me a follow on twitter where I am @imagejunkies
In today's podcast interview I speak with Lee Durant a cameraman based in London. Lee is a former Royal Marines Commando and we speak in detail about his military career both as an infantryman and as a photographer and then his transition to a full-time career in journalism. What skills are transferable? How can you learn to film and edit while in the military? How difficult is the transition? We answer these and lots more questions. Lee has a website which you can visit - https://www.leedurant.com/ If you like the podcast and are fascinated by the world of news and documentary filmmaking then please do subscribe and share the podcast with friends and colleagues. To find out more about me then please visit www.imagejunkies.net or give me a follow on Twitter or Instagram where I am @imagejunkies on both.
In 2011 I and colleague Andrew Harding were in Benghazi, Libya waiting for a ride into the besieged city of Misrata - while kicking our heels we decided to record an audio interview about what makes for the perfect news camera person. While this interview might be 7 years old now it is still completely relevant and informative. Be sure to listen to the end as I add more context about our time in Libya and how our trip to Misrata played out. Below are links to some of the films we made while there - please remember that these are "on the day" news pieces shot in standard definition: https://vimeo.com/24346467 https://vimeo.com/24372599