New Orleans Cameraman Steven Nicholson
COMBINING ART & EXPERIENCE
New Orleans, LA, USA
Phone (504) 835-0949ph (504) 770-4615pg
E-Mail [email protected]
Website www.SNicholson.cjb.net

Description
For two decades, my objective has been to bring the finest images to the largest possible audience. With over 35,000 hours production experience and extensive knowledge of the TV/ Filmmaking process, my qualifications include camera, lighting and editing commercials, music videos, news, sports, concerts and features. Sony BetaSP or DigiBeta Camcorder package with complete optional field accessories, lighting and audio support. Speak limited Spanish and am willing to travel.

Education
University of New Orleans- BA in Communications- 1992
NYI Institute- Certification in Photography- 1988
Nunez College, New Orleans- Associates in Television Technology- 1984

Previous Employers
Since 1988 AVPG, AVTS, Casanova Productions, Cox Communications, CSPAN, Dancel Productions, Emmis Broadcasting, ESPN, Fox Television, Full Moon Entertainment, Harley Davidson, InterActivity, KB Productions, King World, Landmark Communications, Louisiana State University, Louisiana Superdome, M&M Sports, Med Star Television, MTV, Much Music USA, Knight Scope, Odyssey Network, Pace Systems, PTG, Rehage Entertainment, Robert Berning Productions, RZI Lighting, Sim-Ex, Star Search Productions, Studio Berkano, The Production Network, Tulane University, VH-1, Villains Entertainment, West Side Studios, Williams Gerard, WWL-TV, YES Productions

Experience
Broadcast News - Camera and Lighting
Univision News (also editing), Weather Channel, WVUE-TV (also editing)
Broadway Shows - Cast Interview Camera
Beauty and the Beast, Cats, Fiddler on the Roof, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Miss Saigon, Phantom of the Opera, Rent, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Stomp
Concerts - Handheld Stage Cameraman
Aaron Neville, Chaka Khan, Chicago, KC and the Sunshine Band, Kenny Loggins, Master P, Mya, Peter Paul and Mary, Ray Charles, Reba McIntyre, Snoop Dog, Train, The Village People
Sports - Handheld Sideline Camera
Bull riding, Light Heavyweight Boxing, NCAA Basketball, New Orleans Brass Hockey, New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Zephyrs Baseball, Off road Racing, Soccer, Sugar Bowl
National Conventions/ Festivals - Cameraman
CA World, Essence Music Festival, InfoComm, Microsoft, NAACP, NAB, NATPE, NCTA, New Orleans Jazz Fest, RTNDA, Seiko, Siggraph, YMCA
Notable Speakers/ Interviews - Cameraman
Archie Manning, Brandy, Britney Spears, Bill Gates, Bill Monroe, Chris Tucker, Debbie Allen, Donny and Marie, Fleetwood Mack, George Clinton, Jimmy Carter, John Goodman, John Tesh, Maury Povich, Norman Schwarzkopf, Peter Jennings, Pete Fountain, Pointer Sisters, Regis Philbin, Sarah MacLachlin Shari Belafonte, Theodore Bikel, Vernon Jordan, Wynton Marsalles
TV Programs (Broadcast/ Cable) - Cameraman
Cox Comedy Half Hour, Fishing with Frenettevideo - WVUE-TV, Good News New Orleans - Cox, Louisiana Jukeboxvideo - Cox, Medical Detectives - Med Star Television, MTV Choose or Lose, On Main Street - Odyssey Network, Primer Impacto - Univision Network, Random Intelligence - Much Music USA, Ready Set Cook - TV Food Network, Sports Zone, Outside the Lines - ESPN, Star Search - (auditions), Superbowl XXXI - Cox Sports, VH-1 Storytellers - Elton John, Wheel of Fortune - King World (camera asst.)
Feature Films - Lighting/ Camera Assistant
Fatal Pursuit, JFK, Netherworld, The Dangerous

Other Related Experience
Since 1998 Photographer/editor- WVUE TV- New Orleans, Louisiana
Shoot and edit weekend news packages plus Fishing with Frenettevideo
1995-1999 Photographer/editor- Univision Network News- Miami, Florida
Photography and editing for news programs seen in 18 countries around the world
Since 1995 Photographer- Louisiana Superdome- New Orleans, Louisiana
Photography for all in-house events including NFL Football and other major events
Since 1988 Photographer/editor/producer- Cox Communications- New Orleans
Manage equipment and provide production support for local, national clients and in-house promotions

Awards
Cable Ace 1997-00 Louisiana Jukebox
Louisiana Teacher's Association 1995 The Case For Rebuilding Our Schools
Louisiana Video Shorts Festival 1995/96 Louisiana Jazz Composers Series/ Kiss & Tell
National Association of Town Watch 1995-00 National Night Out Against Crime

More on Credits Page
Demo VHS on Request or DOWNLOAD


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