Outstanding Local News Cameraman in US. . .
Wednesday, 15th July 2009
The Photographer of the Year- Darren Durlach, WBFF, Baltimore from Poynter Institute on Vimeo.
I’ve just seen the winning entry for the prestigious US National Press Photographers Award for 2009. Frankly I’m humbled. The winner was Darren Durlach, a Shoot/Edit from a local station in Baltimore (think “The Wire”). Although traditionalists might be tempted to criticize his fast editing style and use of obscure angles I was blown away by it and am just looking forward to an opportunity to try and use some of his ideas.
Byron Blunt
Wednesday, 14th October 2009 at 5:13 pm
Wow…that to say the least is most inspiring. You’re right, very humbling. Darren Dullach has developed a magnificent technique to bring it all together: amazing angles, reflections, sound, and sharp editing, into very interesting news stories.
Wonder how long he will be at the local news station in Baltimore!?
You’ve got a great web site dude.
Cheers
Byron
(I used to freelance at BBC Joburg 1996 and before, then joined Al Jazeera for two years, now freelance again)
admin
Wednesday, 14th October 2009 at 6:43 pm
Hi Byron, great to hear from you mate! Ive seen lots of photos of you on the wall of the BBC office. Are you living in the states now? Glad you like the website mate. Keep in touch!
Byron Blunt
Thursday, 22nd October 2009 at 2:11 pm
Hey Chris, no i’m actually back in Joburg! I was planning a move to the States but that is on hold for now (need Green Card, engaged to get married on 10/10/2010) so based here until 2011. If you guys need freelance cover please call me +27 723976036. I’m shooting with Sony EX3 HD and Sony XDCAM 530P SD and edit FCP.
Cheers mate!
Tony Smith
Monday, 7th December 2009 at 5:21 pm
Hey – just saw this while perusing your site. This guy is very, very good.