Discover Top News Shooters / Video Journalists in Independence, Missouri, USA

Kevin McKinney is an Emmy award winning cinematographer, A festival award winning filmmaker and a proud father. He has been in the film industry for 20 years working on countless commercials, television series, web series, studio films, and independent films. His lighting has been featured in American Cinematographer magazine and his inventive rigging on "Shitty Rigs". McKinney began his work in documentary film while attending The University of Kansas, and continues to produce and shoot films, including the award-winning feature film, Corporate.FM, which follows the self destruction of the American radio industry.

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• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Drone Operator
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer
• Audio Storyteller
• Commercial DP

With 20 years in the field, I'm a full time freelance cinematographer, photographer and drone pilot. Having traveled to almost 30 countries, there aren't many places I won't go to capture amazing content. I am regularly based in Missouri and Los Angeles.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Drone Operator
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
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• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Corporate Videographer

Over the past 20 years, I have a flawless track record producing, directing and editing content with world class creative agencies, television and film production companies and Fortune 500 companies which include Yahoo! News, People TV, NBC Universal, Travelocity, Real Time with Bill Maher,  Getty Film, Oracle, Organic, WAG Entertainment, MAK Pictures, 60 Minutes, Harvest Creative, Hint and Thrillist. In 2022, Jon directed and edited the feature documentary, Class of COVID- 19 which recently won the 2022 International Black Film Festival- Nashville Best Long Documentary, Kansas City Film Fest International Audience Choice Award for Documentary Feature and the Silver Remi Award at WorldFest- Houston International Film Festival. The documentary also screened at the Portland Film Festival and the Twin Cities Film Festival. In 2018, Jon directed, produced and edited the award-winning feature documentary film, Uncommon Allies. Uncommon Allies is currently on Amazon Prime, Apple, TV, Roku TV and VUDU. Over the past several years, Jon collaborated with Oscar and Emmy award winning filmmakers on many independent projects.  He was a producer and DP on the feature documentary film, Beyond Laughter and Tears, released in March of 2016 directed by Oscar award winner Doug Blush.  Jon's past experience includes working as a director, producer, DP and editor at Yahoo!.  Jon played a hands-on, key role in establishing Yahoo! as a forerunner in original online video productions.  This was Yahoo’s first step into original TV style series (webisodes) productions.  He directed, edited and produced 5 original webisode series while at Yahoo! focusing on topics such as travel, lifestyle, subcultures, music, news, and politics.  He's worked with TV hosts Bill Maher, Charlie Rose and Richard Bangs.  Jon's last project at Yahoo! was creating a video profile of the President of the United States in the White House Roosevelt Room.  It was the first time in history a sitting president conducted an interview solely for the internet.  This project was a tremendous success and received international attention and millions of video streams. In 1998, Jon was a video producer for the world’s first e-commerce website with broadcast film footage.  The company was acquired by Getty Film in 2000.  He has also produced, directed and edited several short films.  

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• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Specialties: Sony XDCam, Sony a7iii camera, Panasonic GH5 DSLR camera, Panasonic GH2 DSLR camera, and Panasonic AG-HPX 300 cameras, licensed and insured Part 107 drone pilot, extensive experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop, producing/directing live productions, hard camera operator on live sports productions, Newtek Tricaster 850, Chyron/Lyric graphics, I currently work full-time at Speedway Motors as a video producer, producing videos featuring classic and race cars. I also produce instructional and educational videos for people wanting to know how to install certain parts on their cars and which part is best for the application they're using. I used to work at Time Warner Cable/Spectrum as a producer/director for Nebraska on Demand, as well as Spectrum Sports--a regional all-sports network. I produced and directed local high school football and basketball broadcasts for Spectrum Sports and am part of our team coverage of Huskers football and basketball. I produced High School Round Up: a bi-weekly magazine local sports show that features area high school sports stories. I was also the lead producer for other specialty shows, such as the Husker Football Recruiting Special and other Husker athletic related shows, and special series such as High School Rewind and Conversations. I have also produced a series called "The Good Life on Demand," which examines the must-see places and events across Nebraska. Before graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a broadcasting degree (August 2003), I started working at KOLN/KGIN-TV in Lincoln, NE in April 2002 as a part-time videographer. In December of that same year, I was promoted to a full-time videographer position. I covered stories ranging from elections, Husker sports, the Hallam Tornado, and Hurricane Katrina. I also set up/shot nightly live shots with our microwave truck. From Mar 2006-Dec '06 I worked as the assignment editor, coordinating reporters' stories and planning news coverage throughout the day and long-term. My wife and I started our own videography business, Five C Video, in 2006. We shoot and edit numerous types of video jobs, including corporate and business videos, sports videos, weddings, recitals, and other events. I am also available for freelance video work, including producing and directing broadcasts, running replay, and other camera operations, with my own or provided equipment.

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• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Reporter / Journalist
• Drone Operator
• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Digital Content Creator
• Commercial DP
• Post-Production Manager

Ty Jones is a Kansas City based filmmaker who has produced, directed or director of photogram for movies, TV, and Web Series that have gained worldwide attention and have played at some of the top film festivals around the world. He has directed and produced over 40 short films and 3 feature films over the past 7 years, many playing around the world at festivals and getting worldwide distribution. Below is a list of a few of the films and also his Reality TV work. DP-The Gnomist — 2015 Tribeca, Hot Docs, LA Short Fest, When fairy homes mysteriously appear in a suburban forest, four women, driven by unquelled curiosity about the origin of this whimsy, find that believing in magic is the medicine they need to overcome their personal struggles and tragedies. Director , writer, Producer — LAST BREATH—Grand Jury Award nominee Dances With Films, Best feature OMAHA FILM FESTIVAL. Temecula Film Festival, Garden State Film Festival Best Feature,

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• Drone Operator
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer

I've been working behind the camera for about 10 years, filming documentary, nature, broadcast commercials, branded content, music videos, and more. On and off set you can count on me to keep a level head and positive attitude. I respect my crew, clients, directors, talent, and other collaborators. While I'm a perfectionist at heart, I also know that there's a bigger picture to think about in any situation. My work experience spans from small, run and gun doc teams filming on location to scripted productions with a full crew in the studio.

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• Drone Operator
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Colorist
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Fixer
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Graduate from the University of Kansas, Jacob has worked for 4 years in Kansas City MO and the surrounding areas. His jobs have included work as an editor, camera operator, DP, grip, assistant camera, and videographer.

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• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Production Assistant
• Audio Storyteller
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Hi my name is Jay Encina and I am freelance video editor based in Missouri. I am currently finishing up my Documentary Journalism degree at the University of Missouri School of Journalism.

• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Social Media Producer

Screenwriter, director, editor. Filmmaking + Final Cut Pro YouTuber with 16.7k subs. BFA in Acting. MFA in Screenwriting. Greater Omaha area.

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• Corporate Videographer

• Video Editor - Commercial
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• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Colorist
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
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• Documentary DP
• Fixer

• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Grip
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Audio Storyteller
• Corporate Videographer
• Creative Director
• Production Assistant
• Music Composer
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Commercial

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• Drone Operator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer

Cinematographer, Editor, FAA Certified Drone & Stedicam/Ronin Owner

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• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Landscape Photographer
• Sound Mixer
• Creative Director
• Production Company

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• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Production Assistant
• Fixer

I make videos

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• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
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I build stuff and I know things

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• Senior Producer / Project Manager

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Post-Production Manager
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Production Assistant
• Gaffer
• Grip
• HD Live Operator
• Full-Service Live Production
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Reporter / Journalist

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Production Assistant
• Reporter / Journalist
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• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Fashion Photographer

Based out of Omaha since 2014 I am a contractor who primarily works with a core group of local studios. I'm currently equipped with a Sony FX3 setup (with access to a FX6) that includes professional audio, lighting, and live streaming gear. In addition I enjoy flying my DJI Mavic 3 and maintain an up to date FAA license. Essentially I'm a self contained mobile production studio. My experience is rooted in working with local studios primarily as a DP and editor for corporate and nonprofit clients and an assortment of my own independently run projects. It’s taken me on adventures around the state, throughout the country and abroad. At any given time you can find me running multi-cam setups for a live concert, flying around agriculture equipment, running an event's livestream, engineering a podcast, or conducting an interview. Being versed in a variety of skills I also love teaming up with larger productions to fill out essential roles on set. By using this account I am seeking new creative challenges and to expand my circle of professional collaborators. Checkout my website www.mkprojects.media for a more comprehensive portfolio.

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• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

If you are looking for a professional video editor, you have come to right place! But first, a little about my experience and qualifications: My interest in video production really began in college. I discovered early on that a little creativity combined with the right software is key to success in a technology driven world. This understanding enabled me to learn as much as I could about Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, InDesign, Audition, and Dreamweaver. After four long years, I received my degree in multimedia with a minor in media production the at the University of Nebraska in Kearney in 2018. While I learned a lot during my time in college, most of my video editing experience came from working at KLKN-TV Channel 8 Eyewitness News, an ABC affiliate. Over the past year and a half, I edited more than one thousand shows. Not only did I learn rather quickly the importance of deadlines, I also discovered that finding the perfect balance between working independently and with a team was imperative to the success of the news station. Our team had to make sure that we were creating engaging content every day to keep our viewers interested. I chose to leave the news industry in order to fully open myself to other opportunities that required a little more creative freedom on my end. I believe my skills are easily transferable and my desire to work on projects that require a little more post-production work is unmatched. Growing up on a farm/ranch instilled a strong work ethic. If given the opportunity, I promise to deliver high quality work with passion and energy while never missing a deadline.

• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Colorist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Audio Storyteller
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• Commercial DP
• Content Strategist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• TV News Producer
• Fixer