Anthony Hoffman
Cape Town
Summary
Television Cameraman with more than 30 years experience working in the industry. Versatile background in all facets of TV Outside Broadcast Productions. Proven cameraman on various sports all around the world.
Strong lighting and visual storytelling skills.
Highly experienced in rigging multi camera sporting events. Punctual Cameraman with exemplary knowledge of video equipment and supporting technologies. Well-rounded professional with knack for troubleshooting issues quickly and effectively.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Cameraman
Self
Cape Town
06.1998 - Current
Extensive experience with foreign and domestic broadcasters in various sports. Athletics, Boxing, Cricket, Golf, Football, Rugby and Tennis. Shooting and editing breaking news.
Worked on World Junior Athletics event in SA in 1996
Commonwealth Games in Malaysia 1998
Worked on the last 5 consecutive ICC Cricket World Cups, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019
- Operated cameras for a variety of live events, including sports, entertainment and news broadcasts.
- Framed shots and operated jib arm and dolly for smooth camera movement.
- Maintained strong understanding of latest camera equipment, technologies and software.
- Operated television studio cameras during live production.
TV Cameraman
South African Broadcasting Corporation
Cape Town
09.1988 - 05.1998
- Maintained strong understanding of latest camera equipment, technologies and software.
- Utilized lenses, filters, zoom and other camera settings to perfectly capture scenes.
- Operated cameras for a variety of live events, including sports, entertainment and news broadcasts.
- Operated television studio cameras during live production.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bergvliet High School
Cape Town, RSADiploma in TV Broadcasting, Camera And Audio - Diploma in Basic TV Broadcasting And Production
SABC TV Broadcast
Johannesburg, RSA08.1990
Skills
- Strong Journalism background
- Proactive, flexible and creative
- Collaborative
- Extensive experience in OB productions
- Technically proficient across all aspects of ENG/EFP
- Setting Up Cameras
Accomplishments
I have been fortunate in my career to have worked with and learned from some of the best in the business. I have contributed in ways, big and small. Extensive experience with Live/OB production. I work well unsupervised or as part of a larger team.
I have been camera supervisor on many Productions.
Timeline
Freelance Cameraman
Self
06.1998 - Current
TV Cameraman
South African Broadcasting Corporation
09.1988 - 05.1998
High School Diploma -
Bergvliet High School
Diploma in TV Broadcasting, Camera And Audio - Diploma in Basic TV Broadcasting And Production
SABC TV Broadcast
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