The Cams Channel

We take a look back at our first episodes with one of my favorite questions that I get to ask my guests:  "What position on a show do you have the most respect for?"  

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This week we are keeping calm in the chaos with Stage Manager, Chuck Shockley.  Chuck shares about how he hit the ground running in TV working a variety of positions, and eventually finding his way to stage managing.   Chuck shares about the importance of listening, and staying calm in the chaos of live TV.

Watch: Fandango on TNN
Watch: Tom Petty at Farm Aid 1985
Watch: Stage turntable breaks on 1994 CMA Awards Asleep At The Wheel w/ Lyle Lovett
Read: LynnMarie's Letter about Bill Turner

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David Lewis is a freelance Television Camera Operator based in Nashville, Tennessee.  We discuss getting started in Chattanooga, moving to Nashville, working as a Video Utility and transitioning to Camera Operator.  David shares stories from the CMA Awards, The Nashville Predators, and several other great shows!

Watch: The Passion Live | New Orleans 2016.

Watch: The U2 Performance a barge in front of the Statue of Liberty.

Watch: Andrea Bocelli perform in Times Square

David's Website: TVCamOp.com

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This week with chat with Sam Roberts of .MOV Media.  We discuss his time in Florida learning different show positions, running the jib, and moving to Nashville.  We also talk about the importance of core values, little moments, and starting his company .MOV Media.  Finally, we get to talk about one of his latest projects with KING + COUNTRY that debuts in theaters this week!

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Watch: A Drummer Boy Christmas: LIVE for KING + COUNTRY Trailer

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This week we continue the conversation with Tech Manager Joe Foster.  We discuss his many years and rolls in the business.  Joe has worked as Lighting Designer, Staging Supervisor, Key Grip, Stage Manager, and much more.  We talk about how he got started in the business, and some incredible stories along the way.

Watch: Metallica at The Concert for Valor (@ 22:02 you can see the delay screens.)
Watch: Limp Bizkit at Woodstock '99 [Explicit]

Episode artwork photo credit: Dakota Russ

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This week we are talking with Tech Manager Joe Foster.  We discuss his many years and rolls in the business.  Joe has worked as Lighting Designer, Staging Supervisor, Key Grip, Stage Manager, and much more.  We talk about how he got started in the business, and some incredible stories along the way.

Watch: Reba McEntire on "The Road"
Watch: Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, Brian Setzer, and Elvis Costello on "Monday Night Concerts"
Watch: Wynonna Judd & Michael McDonald perform 'Together Again' on "Monday Night Concerts"
Watch: Crossroads on CMT

Episode artwork photo credit: Dakota Russ

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Last week we left Matt just has the next storm was brewing in his career!  This week, we talk about working in -60 degree temperatures, covering the Iditarod Sled Dog Race in Alaska, working in Nashville news, traveling the world, and even more!

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Blackhawk Aviation on Instagram

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Matt Barker has one of the most intense and diverse careers of anyone you will ever meet.  We talk about getting his start in Television in Virginia, moving to Nashville, chasing hurricanes, working with the U.S. Olympic Bobsled Team, INDY, NASCAR, Michael Jordan's AMA Motorcycle Racing Team, and so much more!  Part 2 is available now!

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Blackhawk Aviation on Instagram

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This week we sit down with another rising star of the industry.  Brandon Bagwell is a great example of the power of networking and positivity.  We talk about his path to work in TV and Video Production, inclusion, and advice for folks just a few steps behind him.

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Email Brandon: [email protected]

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Brett Skelton is a Nashville based Jib Camera Operator.  He shares how he got started in video work and quickly discovered the Jib Camera.

To contact Brett, you can email him [email protected]

Watch the performance in the rain with Cole Swindell & Lainey Wilson.

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