R.T. Kearsley

Camera Operator

Austin, TX

I am an Aerial Photography Specialist. I have extensive experience shooting on the following platforms from Jet Helicopters, Blimps, and fixed wing aircraft: Shotover, Cineflex V-14, Flir UM-HD, & WestCam, and other robotic camera systems. Experience in FAA Certificate installations on Blimps, Choppers(AS-350BA/B2, Bell 206, 407Jet Ranger, Helio Courier, and all other airborne platforms.Experienced in shooting for Film, Sports, Entertainment, and ENG content. Familiar with New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New Orleans, Twin Cities, Austin, Texas, and Washing ton, D.C. airspace and FAR.I am an accomplished V-1/V-2 Video Engineer Familiar with operating & shading RED DSMC2, Sony, Ikegami, Grass Valley, & Panasonic HD/4K/8K Cameras for Sports, Entertainment, and DV/Film Production. Clients: NBC Sports, ESPN/ABC, CBS Sports, FOX Sports, FUSE, E!, A&E, OKG Productions, and many others.Given an appropriate budget I can produce your aerial sequences for you with provisions for your DP and Director to fly with the Pilot and me during the shooting of your sequences. Please contact me for a full consultation. Thank you and happy landings! I have been in the industry since 1998.