The Cams Channel

Isaac Shaw is a Television Truck Engineer In Charge with Game Creek Video.  We discuss his diverse college career and finding his path to video systems engineering.  Isaac shares stories from The World Series, The Masters Golf Tournament, The Super Bowl, and his work with NHRA Drag Racing on Fox Sports.  Standby for some bonus content later this week, where Issac takes us through a typical “Day In The Life of a TV Truck EIC.”

Enjoy ...

Follow Tony on Instagram @Tony.J.Reyes

Follow the show on Instagram @TheCamsChannelPodcast
Follow the the host, Tony Holt on Instagram @HoltVideo

Check out the Swag Shop for Video and TV Production Shirts, Pins, Stickers, and more!

Support The Show:

• Follow, Rate, and Review the show, wherever you listen!
• Share the show!
• Buy a Production T-Shirt!
• Show your appreciation for the show!

Thanks for list...

Tony Reyes is a Nashville based Steadicam and Trinity 2 Owner / Operator.  We discuss his college career, starting freelance work, and taking the leap of faith in purchasing his first Steadicam rig.  We talk about his career as a Steadicam operator and lessons learned.  Later this week, standby for some bonus content about building a Steadicam and shot inspiration.

Follow Tony on Instagram @Tony.J.Reyes

Watch Tony's Work:

Justin ...

Don Carr is a Nashville based Multicam Director.  We talk about his work in college which let to his first jobs in TV.  Don shares about directing at Woodstock '99,  NFL games, The Grand Ole Opry, and how he moved on more and more shows.

Watch: Rock Goes to College: AC/DC 

Watch Don's Work:

Watch: Joe Bonamassa - "Beyond The Silence"

Watch: Skyville Live: Steve Earle - "Copperhead Road"

Watch: HAR...

Don Carr is a Nashville based Multicam Director.  We talk about his work in college which let to his first jobs in TV.  Don shares about directing at Woodstock '99,  NFL games, The Grand Ole Opry, and how he moved on more and more shows.

Watch: Rock Goes to College: AC/DC 

Watch Don's Work:

Watch: Joe Bonamassa - "Beyond The Silence"

Watch: Skyville Live: Steve Earle - "Copperhead Road"

Watch: HAR...

Kathryn Russ is a Nashville based Producer, Editor, and Director.  We discuss her diverse career and highlights from along the way.  We discuss how being organized and having a game plan creates the opportunity for creativity.

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 ...

We talk with television broadcast engineer Mark Duvall.  Mark gives us unique insights into the “customer service” side of of the business,  that goes beyond making the TV truck work.  We also talk about the art of troubleshooting, asking for the time you need, and earning trust.

Follow Mark on Instagram @TVEIC

Follow the show on Instagram @TheCamsChannelPodcast
Follow the the host, Tony Holt on Instagram @HoltVideo

Chec...

 Daniel Sanders is a Video Shader who as worked on all kinds of shows over the years!  We discuss how he got his first job in media at a radio station,  getting experience with live shows in college,  progressing into lighting,  working with WWF Wrestling and eventually finding his way into Television.  He shares about working with, and learning from the best in the business.

Enjoy my conversation with Daniel Sanders!

Follo...

Friend of the show, Mike King returns!  This time, Mike shares more great stories about a Nashville crew that tracked a NASA satellite with a bowling ball, pranks at The Nashville Network, and other great memories from his career.

Follow the show on Instagram @TheCamsChannelPodcast
Follow the the host, Tony Holt on Instagram @HoltVideo

Check out the Swag Shop for Video and TV Production Shirts, Pins, Stickers, and ...

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?"  

Follow the show on Instagram @TheCamsChannelPodcast
Follow the the host, Tony Holt on Instagram @HoltVideo

Check out the Swag Shop for Video and TV Production Shirts, Pins, Stickers, and more!

Support The Show:

• Follow, Rate, and R...

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 Asl...

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....

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!

.MOV Media Website
Connect with Sam on Faceb...

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 Wo...

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 "...

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!

BlackhawkCinema.com
Blackhawk Cinema on Instagram
Blackhawk Aviation on Instagram

Follow the show on Instagram @TheCamsChannelPodcast
Follow the the host, Tony Holt on I...

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!

BlackhawkCinema.com
Blackhawk Cinema on Instagram
Blackhawk Aviation on Ins...

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.

Brandon Bagwell on Linkedin
Brandon Bagwell on Facebook
Follow Brandon on Instagram
Follow Brandon on X
Email Brandon: B98Bagwell@gmail.com

Follow ...

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 JibAce1@Yahoo.com

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

Follow the show on Instagram @TheCamsChannelPodcast
Follow the the host, Tony Holt on Instagram @HoltVideo

Check out the Swag Shop for Vid...