Stephen Baker
22/06/07
I returned to Auckland looking for more camera opportunities and greater experience and I pretty much walked straight into the role of camera/director for a new reality show, 'Police 10-7'. Two years, umpteen Friday nights and countless criminals later I moved onto more reality shows such as 'Border Patrol', 'Coastwatch', 'Renters', 'NZ Idol II', 'Summer Camp U.S.A' and 'S.C.U' (Serious Crash Unit) to name a few! All shooting as well as directing.
The role of a cameraman who can direct him or herself is becoming very popular amongst productions on limited budgets. It's a role I have thoroughly enjoyed and have felt confident and comfortable doing with the skills I know I picked up whilst studying in the Postgraduate Diploma in Natural History Filmmaking and Communication.
All this experience paid off when in June of 2004 I landed my dream job of Field Director/Camera for United Travel 'Getaway' on Prime TV. I get to travel the world, stay in swanky hotels, eat gorgeous food and see amazing sights... All whilst being paid!
The role of a cameraman who can direct him or herself is becoming very popular amongst productions on limited budgets. It's a role I have thoroughly enjoyed and have felt confident and comfortable doing with the skills I know I picked up whilst studying in the Postgraduate Diploma in Natural History Filmmaking and Communication.
All this experience paid off when in June of 2004 I landed my dream job of Field Director/Camera for United Travel 'Getaway' on Prime TV. I get to travel the world, stay in swanky hotels, eat gorgeous food and see amazing sights... All whilst being paid!
