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I am a producer, photojournalist, and editor with more than 40 years of experience planning, developing, and implementing military, network, and syndicated broadcast projects. I have regularly worked with NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, CNN, BBC, The Weather Channel, Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, Animal Planet, and National Geographic; my syndicated shows include Oprah, Unsolved Mysteries, Inside Edition, X-Factor, and The Voice among others. I have served as a location scout, cinematographer, and technical manager in remote and challenging environments, directing projects from concept through delivery. A proud USAF veteran, I helped design and run the Closed Circuit Television System for Pacific Air Force and supported high-profile broadcasts from Noorvik, Alaska, Kodiak, and beyond, including the first live satellite transmission from Kodiak and NASA StarShine events.…I am a producer, photojournalist, and editor with more than 40 years of experience planning, developing, and implementing military, network, and syndicated broadcast projects. I have regularly worked with NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, CNN, BBC, The Weather Channel, Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, Animal Planet, and National Geographic; my syndicated shows include Oprah, Unsolved Mysteries, Inside Edition, X-Factor, and The Voice among others. I have served as a location scout, cinematographer, and technical manager in remote and challenging environments, directing projects from concept through delivery. A proud USAF veteran, I helped design and run the Closed Circuit Television System for Pacific Air Force and supported high-profile broadcasts from Noorvik, Alaska, Kodiak, and beyond, including the first live satellite transmission from Kodiak and NASA StarShine events.

Russell Weston

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I am a producer, photojournalist, and editor with more than 40 years of experience planning, developing, and implementing military, network, and syndicated broadcast projects. I have regularly worked with NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, CNN, BBC, The Weather Channel, Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, Animal Planet, and National Geographic; my syndicated shows include Oprah, Unsolved Mysteries, Inside Edition, X-Factor, and The Voice among others. I have served as a location scout, cinematographer, and technical manager in remote and challenging environments, directing projects from concept through delivery. A proud USAF veteran, I helped design and run the Closed Circuit Television System for Pacific Air Force and supported high-profile broadcasts from Noorvik, Alaska, Kodiak, and beyond, including the first live satellite transmission from Kodiak and NASA StarShine events.…I am a producer, photojournalist, and editor with more than 40 years of experience planning, developing, and implementing military, network, and syndicated broadcast projects. I have regularly worked with NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, CNN, BBC, The Weather Channel, Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, Animal Planet, and National Geographic; my syndicated shows include Oprah, Unsolved Mysteries, Inside Edition, X-Factor, and The Voice among others. I have served as a location scout, cinematographer, and technical manager in remote and challenging environments, directing projects from concept through delivery. A proud USAF veteran, I helped design and run the Closed Circuit Television System for Pacific Air Force and supported high-profile broadcasts from Noorvik, Alaska, Kodiak, and beyond, including the first live satellite transmission from Kodiak and NASA StarShine events.

Available to hire

I am a producer, photojournalist, and editor with more than 40 years of experience planning, developing, and implementing military, network, and syndicated broadcast projects. I have regularly worked with NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, CNN, BBC, The Weather Channel, Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, Animal Planet, and National Geographic; my syndicated shows include Oprah, Unsolved Mysteries, Inside Edition, X-Factor, and The Voice among others.

I have served as a location scout, cinematographer, and technical manager in remote and challenging environments, directing projects from concept through delivery. A proud USAF veteran, I helped design and run the Closed Circuit Television System for Pacific Air Force and supported high-profile broadcasts from Noorvik, Alaska, Kodiak, and beyond, including the first live satellite transmission from Kodiak and NASA StarShine events.

Skills

Photo

Experience Level

Photo

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Editor at Self-Employed / Independent Contractor

February 1, 2017 - Present

Remote editor utilizing nonlinear systems; proficient with DaVinci Resolve Studio Version 21; satellite uplinks available for faster delivery with adequate notice.

Producer, Director of Photography, Editor and Technical Manager at Independent contractor for network, syndicated, and foreign broadcast outlets

January 1, 1992 - July 1, 2016

Produced, photographed, and edited content into news, news magazines, documentaries, and commercials. Served as location scout and technical manager for projects in remote/hostile areas; responsible for site locations, equipment procurement, budgets, crew hiring, and placement; master of matched action sequencing and visual storytelling.

Director of Still and Motion Pictures at USAF (Retired)

December 1, 1970 - January 1, 1992

Director of Still and Motion Picture Services for the United States Air Force; oversaw all still/motion images, graphics, editing, print layout, and distribution via magazine format and network broadcast. Supervised a staff of technicians while functioning as producer, director of photography, and editor. Planned and supervised numerous photographic assignments for the DoD worldwide.