May 18
Mutton Bustin’, NBA Playoffs and Horses
What’s Jim been up to lately?
It’s been a busy 3 months since Super Bowl XLV. In that time, Jim has been shooting reality television, ballroom dancing, horseback riding, and working at the NBA Playoffs.
In late February, Professional Bull Riding came to Arlington and Jim was asked to take part in shooting a reality show pilot, based on the sport of Mutton Bustin’, which features 6-year old kids riding sheep in a similar fashion to bull riding. During the event, Jim set up an 18ft Triangle jib, ran POV cameras in the staging pen, and shot interviews and b-roll of the wool riders. Below are some pictures from that event.
Next up, Jim got to use the Kessler Crane for a large-scale wedding at the Dallas Hyatt Regency. The event was a Persian-style wedding with nearly 1000 guests, many of whom crowded the dance floor for hours of traditional dances.
As Spring turns into Summer, that means that NBA playoffs are in full swing. The Dallas Mavericks played the Portland Trailblazers in the first round and Jim got a court-side seat working for TNT in the audio department. Before the game, Jim helped set up the audio equipment in the locker rooms, press room, and the broadcast table on the court.
In early May, Jim traveled to Weatherford, Texas to shoot a horse trials event. On the first day of the event, Jim shot riders and their horses competing in an event called, “Dressage”, where the rider demonstrates their ability to command their horse. On the second day, Jim worked with several other camera operators to shoot a mile-long cross country event.
