Wayne Norman
818-558-3705

Jib Owner/Operator
Dolly / Pedestal
Camera Operator
Helicopter Photographer
Web:  www.jimmyjibs.com
Email:  wayneweb@jimmyjibs.com

Video Engineer
Technical Manager
Technical Director
Engineer in Charge
Web:  www.videoengineer.net
Email:  wayneweb@videoengineer.net

HDTV, Film and Video

Lengths from
6 Feet to 30 Feet
(40 Foot Length Available with restrictions)
● Excellent Precision
● For use on stage and for exteriors

I am a fully qualified Video Engineer, Technical Manager, Video Shader,Digital Image Technician, Engineer in Charge and Technical Supervisor capable of working with single and multi-camera HDTV, Digital, and Analog Systems for all genres of Production.

I specialize in single and multi-camera applications including:  Commercials, Music Videos, Corporate, Sit-Coms, Infomercials, Sports, and Episodic productions and have extensive experience working with flight packs, individual components, mobile units and studio systems.   

For the simplest or most complex productions I can assist you in assembling a complete requisition list for your equipment vendor, taking the details off your mind so you can focus on the overall production. 

Whether your shooting film or video style I can provide the sophistication to make your production smooth and technically successful.  I understand the critical need for a cohesive production team that works well together, and delivers exceptional results.

If you have a production coming up give me a call and let me detail how I can add the technical sophistication of a true team player.

Thank you for your time and consideration

There is a difference between Video Engineers, Digital Image Technicians (DITs), Video Shaders (also known as Video Controllers), and Engineer in Charge, and Technical Supervisor.  Each has their strengths and knowing the differences will allow you to select the right person for the specific project.  Click here for a definition of the different job titles

I am an experience and capable Camera Operator with excellent Dolly, Hand-Held and Pedestal Experience.  Click here for my camera credits.  I own and operate several Jimmy Jibs set up for HDTV, film, and video.

The Jimmy Jib

The Jimmy Jib is the Director's creative tool to add incredible production value.  As a Jib Operator I have the single and multi-camera experience and creative skills to execute shots consistently and in a manner that demanding Directors have rightfully come to expect.

When I operate the Jimmy Jib, it is more than a camera crane.  It can be used just like a conventional dolly camera providing shots at eye level plus add the dynamics of ground hugging and overhead shots.

My Jib is mounted on my own 4-wheel dolly that provides smooth dollies when on good to excellent floors and surfaces. My accurate control of the pan, tilt, zoom, and focus, allows me to follow the scene providing the same shots as any conventional dolly camera with a 5:1 (film) or 9:1 (HDTV) lens, 

To be truly cost effective, the Jib Operator must be multi-faceted, so when not operating the Jib, I am fully qualified to operate conventional dolly, tripod, hand-held and pedestal cameras.

Motivated shots, rock steady isos, the ability to provide creative shots that utilize the Jib in the most practical, creative manner, and most importantly, I follow the content of the show so I have the right shot at the right time. Directors have come to expect creativity and the ability to quickly adjust to changes with minimal fuss.

My past experience is extensive and diverse, having worked on every type of production from live sketch comedy, to improvisational to scripted single and multi-camera programs. For my credits please go to my website: www.jimmyjibs.com