Jim (Dimitrios) Tianis
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Tim Boyd
Jim is a great cameraman and a willing colleague. I find him to be creative and open to ideas, willing to work the long hours and with a great personality and an upbeat attifude.
Dave Tucker
I remember Jim's work as a stellar part of the the Oprah Team. Funny thing is... everyone there is excellent, and while I did not go out too much afterwards... we all knew each other by our face and the tools we brought to the trade. While editing the Oprah show on the Grass 150 with the 200 switcher we would roll 7 cameras synced after the Live Cut to polish, redo or make do. While cutting the show together with the Producers and Supervisory polisher~ some name like that... one could often count on a great sot from Jim. That is the best I can say... because you know his shot will always be there. And really that is all that money can want... a sure shot for the directors Eye and great stuff for the Editor to Polish with in the post. This was the era of D2 (1991-1998) so my memory of Jim is based on seeing his Face on Linked then reconnecting again. Funny- this works! (My highlights which he may have been on were the Prince Shows, Walter Cronkite Special, Jane Seymour Live and running into edit 1 changing the open at 8:44 am when O was live at 9 and of course MJ championship '98 when he came in "late" on first break and we had to shoot him coming in during the spot break... ( maybe 2:30) post it... 3 - four shots.. hot reel the 1 inch to Tape one Position and roll for O's Intro in the next segment. As Always... we were there as a team, Dean the Floor, Joe the Tape / Assist Edit... and for these moments humbled "me" in the edit seat. Jim is part of those great moments for memorable TV... and she always had great food between shows too... enough already Tucker! Written on the morning of 9/11/11~
Tim Boyd
Jim is a great cameraman and a willing colleague. I find him to be creative and open to ideas, willing to work the long hours and with a great personality and an upbeat attifude.
Dave Tucker
I remember Jim's work as a stellar part of the the Oprah Team. Funny thing is... everyone there is excellent, and while I did not go out too much afterwards... we all knew each other by our face and the tools we brought to the trade. While editing the Oprah show on the Grass 150 with the 200 switcher we would roll 7 cameras synced after the Live Cut to polish, redo or make do. While cutting the show together with the Producers and Supervisory polisher~ some name like that... one could often count on a great sot from Jim. That is the best I can say... because you know his shot will always be there. And really that is all that money can want... a sure shot for the directors Eye and great stuff for the Editor to Polish with in the post. This was the era of D2 (1991-1998) so my memory of Jim is based on seeing his Face on Linked then reconnecting again. Funny- this works! (My highlights which he may have been on were the Prince Shows, Walter Cronkite Special, Jane Seymour Live and running into edit 1 changing the open at 8:44 am when O was live at 9 and of course MJ championship '98 when he came in "late" on first break and we had to shoot him coming in during the spot break... ( maybe 2:30) post it... 3 - four shots.. hot reel the 1 inch to Tape one Position and roll for O's Intro in the next segment. As Always... we were there as a team, Dean the Floor, Joe the Tape / Assist Edit... and for these moments humbled "me" in the edit seat. Jim is part of those great moments for memorable TV... and she always had great food between shows too... enough already Tucker! Written on the morning of 9/11/11~
Tim Boyd
Jim is a great cameraman and a willing colleague. I find him to be creative and open to ideas, willing to work the long hours and with a great personality and an upbeat attifude.
Dave Tucker
I remember Jim's work as a stellar part of the the Oprah Team. Funny thing is... everyone there is excellent, and while I did not go out too much afterwards... we all knew each other by our face and the tools we brought to the trade. While editing the Oprah show on the Grass 150 with the 200 switcher we would roll 7 cameras synced after the Live Cut to polish, redo or make do. While cutting the show together with the Producers and Supervisory polisher~ some name like that... one could often count on a great sot from Jim. That is the best I can say... because you know his shot will always be there. And really that is all that money can want... a sure shot for the directors Eye and great stuff for the Editor to Polish with in the post. This was the era of D2 (1991-1998) so my memory of Jim is based on seeing his Face on Linked then reconnecting again. Funny- this works! (My highlights which he may have been on were the Prince Shows, Walter Cronkite Special, Jane Seymour Live and running into edit 1 changing the open at 8:44 am when O was live at 9 and of course MJ championship '98 when he came in "late" on first break and we had to shoot him coming in during the spot break... ( maybe 2:30) post it... 3 - four shots.. hot reel the 1 inch to Tape one Position and roll for O's Intro in the next segment. As Always... we were there as a team, Dean the Floor, Joe the Tape / Assist Edit... and for these moments humbled "me" in the edit seat. Jim is part of those great moments for memorable TV... and she always had great food between shows too... enough already Tucker! Written on the morning of 9/11/11~
Tim Boyd
Jim is a great cameraman and a willing colleague. I find him to be creative and open to ideas, willing to work the long hours and with a great personality and an upbeat attifude.
Dave Tucker
I remember Jim's work as a stellar part of the the Oprah Team. Funny thing is... everyone there is excellent, and while I did not go out too much afterwards... we all knew each other by our face and the tools we brought to the trade. While editing the Oprah show on the Grass 150 with the 200 switcher we would roll 7 cameras synced after the Live Cut to polish, redo or make do. While cutting the show together with the Producers and Supervisory polisher~ some name like that... one could often count on a great sot from Jim. That is the best I can say... because you know his shot will always be there. And really that is all that money can want... a sure shot for the directors Eye and great stuff for the Editor to Polish with in the post. This was the era of D2 (1991-1998) so my memory of Jim is based on seeing his Face on Linked then reconnecting again. Funny- this works! (My highlights which he may have been on were the Prince Shows, Walter Cronkite Special, Jane Seymour Live and running into edit 1 changing the open at 8:44 am when O was live at 9 and of course MJ championship '98 when he came in "late" on first break and we had to shoot him coming in during the spot break... ( maybe 2:30) post it... 3 - four shots.. hot reel the 1 inch to Tape one Position and roll for O's Intro in the next segment. As Always... we were there as a team, Dean the Floor, Joe the Tape / Assist Edit... and for these moments humbled "me" in the edit seat. Jim is part of those great moments for memorable TV... and she always had great food between shows too... enough already Tucker! Written on the morning of 9/11/11~
Experience
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WGN-TV
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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200 - 300 Employee
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Steadicam Operator
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Jul 2020 - Present
Studio Steadicam operator for NewsNation
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Cameraman
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Aug 1989 - Present
Long lens, robo and handheld camera op on Cubs and White Sox baseball, Bulls basketball, Blackhawks Hockey. Extensive field production. Shot and co-produced the Emmy award winning Cubs Forever documentary.
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Disney General Entertainment Content
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Cameraman
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May 2011 - Present
Studio camera operator and Field Production for Windy City Live, a daily live local talk show. Studio camera operator and Field Production for Windy City Live, a daily live local talk show.
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CBS Sports
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Cameraman
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2010 - Present
NFL Football, NCAA Tournament NFL Football, NCAA Tournament
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Cameraman
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2005 - Present
Handheld camera for various music shows. Handheld camera for various music shows.
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WTTW/Chicago PBS
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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100 - 200 Employee
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Cameraman
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2004 - Present
Handheld Camera on PBS music show Soundstage, Field Production for Chicago Tonight Handheld Camera on PBS music show Soundstage, Field Production for Chicago Tonight
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NBC Sports
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Cameraman
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1996 - Present
NBC Olympics Pyeongchang 2018 - Hockey Athens 2004 - Beach Volleyball Torino 2006 - Snowboard Halfpipe and Freestyle Skiing NBC Sports NHL Playoffs and Finals College Football NBA Beach Volleyball NBC Olympics Pyeongchang 2018 - Hockey Athens 2004 - Beach Volleyball Torino 2006 - Snowboard Halfpipe and Freestyle Skiing NBC Sports NHL Playoffs and Finals College Football NBA Beach Volleyball
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Producer/Cinematographer
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1994 - Present
Camera/Producer/Writer for O'Neil Productions. Shoot commercials, short films, and promotional videos. Camera/Producer/Writer for O'Neil Productions. Shoot commercials, short films, and promotional videos.
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Cameraman
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1994 - Present
RF Camera for MLB Baseball Playoffs Handheld for NBA Handheld for NHL RF Camera for MLB Baseball Playoffs Handheld for NBA Handheld for NHL
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Studio camera operator
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2012 - May 2017
Handheld, pedestal and Steadicam operator for the Steve Harvey show. Handheld, pedestal and Steadicam operator for the Steve Harvey show.
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Aerial Camera Pilot
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Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
Pilot for ActionCam aerial camera system for Notre Dame football games for NBC and NFL games for CBS. Pilot for ActionCam aerial camera system for Notre Dame football games for NBC and NFL games for CBS.
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Cameraman
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1992 - 2013
Camera Op for broadcast sports and entertainment. MLB, NBA, NHL and other events. Camera Op for broadcast sports and entertainment. MLB, NBA, NHL and other events.
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Olympic Broadcast Services London
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London, United Kingdom
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Olympic Broadcast Services London
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Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Super Slow-Motion Camera Operator / Men's & Women's Olympic Beach Volleyball Super Slow-Motion Camera Operator / Men's & Women's Olympic Beach Volleyball
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The Oprah Winfrey Show
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cameraman
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1993 - 2011
Studio Camera Op Studio Camera Op
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NBCUniversal
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Cameraman
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May 2000 - May 2009
Handheld Camera Operator Handheld Camera Operator
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Midway Games
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Producer / Creative Media
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1993 - 2003
Wrote, lit, shot and produced hundreds of promotional and commercial videos for Midway Games. Managed the Creative Media department, planned and staged live events, and product intros for company trade shows. Wrote, lit, shot and produced hundreds of promotional and commercial videos for Midway Games. Managed the Creative Media department, planned and staged live events, and product intros for company trade shows.
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Intersport
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United States
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Marketing Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Freelance Camera Operator
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1991 - 1998
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Co-owner
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1984 - 1995
Production and post production for a wide variety of corporate and broadcast clients. Production and post production for a wide variety of corporate and broadcast clients.
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Education
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1983 - 1985
Columbia College Chicago
Television/Film -
1979 - 1983
Gordon Tech
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