The Rory Peck Trust: The Free Lens

PANASONIC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM EXPAND SUPPORT FOR DVCPRO
A major part of the success of Panasonic’s DVCPRO is the number of leading manufacturers such as Quantel, Avid, SGI, Microsoft, and Tektronix supporting the format with products, systems, and software. This provides customers, many in the news environment, with a range of competitive and complementary productions solutions within the framework of a common open industry format. Panasonic Broadcast Europe; West Forest Gate, Wellington Road, Wokingham RG40 2AQ Tel +44 (0) 118 902 9200 Fax: +44 (0) 118 902 9201

I am a 28 yr.old experienced ENG/EFP producer/cameraman. Seeking any freelance (incl. High risk foreign/ conflict) assignments. Prepared to travel anywhere in the world. Iwan Schana

Thomas Goltz wants to change systems. NTSC Hi-8 gear; SONY 3 chip grey rig plus Stinhauser boom mike and LAV, Bogen sticks, lots of extra batteries, etc etc. Fire-sale price for someone working in American market. Contact: goltz@alpinet.net or call 1/406/222 6460

Greetings from Australia! I don’t know how far back you are listing fallen cameramen, but maybe you would like to know about a legendary freelance cameraman from World War Two, Damien Parer? There is a book on the market: War Cameraman, The Story of Damien Parer by Neil McDonald (ISBN 0 85091 341 1). Mark Hanrahan, Nine Network News, Gold Coast, Australia E-mail: hanrahan@ozemail.com.au

Looking to buy my own equipment next year. I’d like information on who's using what formats e.g. DVCPRO or SX. I have worked in South, East and Central Africa for over 12 years. If you need any information about operating in these regions, please give me a shout. I’d be more than willing to try and help you out. Phil Davies

I'm very interested in the idea of a Global Billboard. The sound department have got one! And the Jimmy Jib fraternity have got one, steadicam also. Why not simply cameramen and women? I have a number of Jimmy Jibs and other filming gizmos and shoot aerials. Simon Priestman,

Creative Editing Cameraman (Up to Avid M/C) For quality and consistency with a leaning towards adventure. Single camera esp. Winter Sports or Outside Broadcast. Rupert ‘Scoop’ Dodds

Equipment for sale: Ian Salvage has a number of items for sale (Zeiss, Distagons, Arri bayonet mount, XTR magazines and other items) Ian Salvage,

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