Broadcast / ENG News Production Services

Freelance News Camera Operator

With 20+ years of experience, Sean Popke has captured live and breaking news as a TV news photojournalist / lighting camera operator and documentary / corporate video as a Director of Photography (DP). Sean brings his years of experience to every story with thorough preparation and creative problem solving.

Based near Princeton, New Jersey, we serve New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, the US East Coast, and are available to travel domestically and internationally. We’re available on short notice for urgent projects.

LiveU LU600

We have a full camera/lighting package for capturing news stories, breaking news, and live shots with our LiveU LU600. Our lighting and grip package is capable of indoor/outdoor and day/night interviews and live shots. We also have a Starlink Mini for when cellular service is not available.

Licensed Drone Operator

Our DP / Camera Operator is a Part 107 licensed drone operator. We have both a DJI Mini 3 Pro drone and DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone. We also have a RC Pro controller that includes live video output available to be streamed via our LiveU. $1 Million liability insurance coverage.

Booking & Inquiries

Call or text for an immediate response. Rate card available upon request.

Cancellation policy: 25% fee if cancelled within three calendar days, 50% within two calendar days, 100% within one calendar day. Includes gear rental.

CALL — TEXT — WHATSAPP

+1 212-920-7525

EMAIL

news@brightstreetmedia.com

EXPERIENCE

20+ Years in Video Production
Former Staff TV News Photojournalist
Part 107 Licensed Drone Operator

LOCATION

Based in Central New Jersey, USA (08648)
6 mi (10 km) to Princeton, NJ
40 mi (64 km) to Philadelphia, PA
57 mi (92 km) to New York City
180 mi (290 km) to Washington, D.C.

VEHICLE

2017 Ford Explorer

LIVE STREAMING

LiveU LU600
Starlink Mini
Remote Zoom/Teams Interview Kit

CREDENITALS

New York City Press Credentials
United Nations Media Credentials

ENG BOOKING FORM

GEAR PACKAGE OVERVIEW

AVAILABLE CAMERAS

Panasonic AJ-HPX2700
Fujinon ZA22x7.6mm S6 Lens

Sony FX6
Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 Lens

Sony Z90

BlackMagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6k
Fujinon Cabrio 20-120mm 4K Lens

STANDARD GEAR PACKAGE

Audio
2 Channels — Lectrosonics Digital Wireless (2 Lav + 1 Cube Transmitter)
Sanken COS-11D & Sony ECM-77B Lavs, Electro-Voice RE50 & Sennheiser MD 46 Stick Mics, Coles 4101 Lip Mic

Lighting + Grip
Live / Interview Light Kit (8 Lights) + Basic Grip Kit
Litepanels Astra 6x, Aputure 300D + 60D, Quasar Science 2ft Tube Lights

LiveU (Add-On)
LiveU LU600
Wired or Wireless IFB Return from LiveU
Cellular iPad or 13″/19″ Field Monitor for Video Return

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