James Watson
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JAMES WATSON

Camera Operator | Multi-Skilled Operator | Technical Director

Delivering excellence in broadcast production across sports, live events, and studio environments

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About Me

Professional broadcast specialist with extensive experience across premium sports, live events, and studio production.

With a proven track record working with major broadcasters including BBC Sport, Sky Sports, ITV, BT/TNT Sports, and Warner Bros Discovery, I bring technical excellence and creative vision to every production.

From Premier League football and international cricket to live music events and studio shows, I've operated on some of the world's biggest broadcast productions, delivering high-quality content for audiences worldwide.

8+

Years Experience

1,000+

On Air's Completed

20+

Major Broadcasters

15+

Sports Covered

17

Countries

James Watson Vision Mixing
James Watson Camera Operating

Job Roles

Core technical skills and expertise across broadcast production

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Sports Camera Operating

Premier League, FA Cup, World Cup coverage, Cricket, Rugby, Basketball, and more. Experienced on all camera positions including Camera 1, low-behind, pitchside, and specialist rigs.

  • OB Camera GT/Operator
  • Studio Camera Operating
  • PTZ & Robotic Systems
  • Specialist Cameras (Floatcam, Remote Heads)
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Technical Directing

Leading technical operations for live broadcasts, coordinating camera operations, graphics, replays, and overall production workflow.

  • Live Sports Events
  • Multi-Camera Productions
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Team Leadership
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VMix Operating

Expert VMix operation for live streaming and broadcast productions, including custom GFX systems and integrated workflow solutions.

  • Live Streaming Production
  • Custom GFX Integration
  • Multi-Source Switching
  • System Design & Setup
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Music Vision Mixing

Live music events, concerts, and festival broadcasts including BBC Proms, Glastonbury, and various live performance productions.

  • Live Concert Direction
  • Festival Coverage
  • Multi-Artist Events
  • Broadcast & Streaming
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Replay Operating

3Play, K2Dyno, and Simply Live operation for sports and live events, providing instant replay and slow-motion coverage.

  • 3Play EVS Systems
  • K2Dyno Operation
  • Sports Replay Analysis
  • Highlight Packages
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Technical Producing

Technical production management, crew coordination, and operational planning for complex broadcast productions.

  • Production Management
  • Crew Coordination
  • Technical Planning
  • Resource Management

Selected Credits

Recent and notable broadcast productions

Broadcasters & Clients

BBC Sport
Sky Sports
ITV Sport
BT/TNT Sports
Warner Bros Discovery
Timeline Television
EMG
NEP
Tell Media
Whisper Films
Sunset & Vine
Bloomberg

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Available for freelance opportunities and collaborations

Let's Work Together

I'm available for freelance opportunities across camera operating, technical directing, VMix operation, and technical production. With experience across major sports, live events, and studio productions, I bring professionalism and technical excellence to every project.

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Phone

07808 172564
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