San Francisco Technician

Gilbert Rios

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Sherman Oaks CA 91403

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*Emmy Award-winning Videographer -- mastering all techniques in lighting, sound and storytelling*

WHAT PRODUCERS ARE SAYING ABOUT MY WORK

“Gilbert is not simply a technician. He is a skilled photo journalist. He is adept in lighting and composition for beautiful magazine stories, but he truly excels in breaking news situations. I have covered fires and natural disasters and his passion and enthusiasm are contagious.” – Jim Moret, Chief Correspondent, Inside Edition

“Whether the subject matter is glamorous or gritty, his camera work is always exceptional and creative. If he shoots a sit down interview, his lighting and composition are beautiful… Gilbert always captures the perfect shot.” - Nicole Kumar, Producer, Inside Edition

“They don’t come any better than photographer Gilbert Rios – he never missed a shot. He has a keen eye for seeing what most others miss. He’s a must-have on our production team.” – Stephanie Frederic, Executive Producer, FGW Productions

EXPERIENCE

2003– 2012 INSIDE EDITION CBS Los Angeles CA

VIDEOGRAPHER

Covered breaking news for award-winning nationally syndicated news magazine show including lighting, single and 2 camera shoots

High Profile Events Covered: Death of Whitney Houston, death of Michael Jackson, trial of Dr Conrad Murray, hurricanes Katrina & Rita, California wild fires, mudslides & the

murder trials of Scott Peterson, Robert Blake and Phil Spector

Produce story ideas for “sweeps”

Covered Red Carpet events: Oscars, Golden Globes, SAG, Emmys, MTV Music Awards

Shot profile features on individuals 2-3 minutes in length

2001 - 2003 FREELANCE VIDEOGRAPHER Sacramento CA

Shot stories for national syndicated news magazine shows including - America's Most Wanted, Inside Edition, The Discovery Health Channel, Fox Sports Net,

California Connected (PBS), ESPN, NBC News, Actuality Productions (Court TV)

Shot stories for Video Production Companies - Screaming Flea Productions, Seattle WA

Dynasty Video Productions, Sacramento CA

1998 - 2001 KPIX TELEVISION - CBS Television San Francisco CA

SENIOR VIDEOGRAPHER

Shot a wide variety of local features (3-10 minutes) in all genres, trained all staff videographers in shooting techniques, lighting and sound, developed stories for production

1995 - 1998 INSIDE EDITION - King World Productions Los Angeles CA

VIDEOGRAPHER

Shot long format stories for award-winning national news magazine show and did extensive travel for national stories

High Profile Events Covered: O.J. Simpson trial, Robert Downey Jr, Enis Cosby

murder and trial, Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, major motion picture premieres (Red Carpet)

If it was a major story in Los Angeles I was there.

1994 - 1995 FREELANCE VIDEOGRAPHER Los Angeles CA

Shot stories for programs Inside Edition and American Journal

Shot stories for networks LIFETIME/OUR HOME ENTERTAINMENT, BET, MTV NETWORKS, NICKELODEON, HBO SPORTS, YEISER PRODUCTIONS

1992 - 1994 JWM PRODUCTIONS Fair Oaks CA

VIDEOGRAPHER

Shot stories for national syndicated news magazine shows Inside Edition, American Journal,

Hard Copy, The Crusaders, A Current Affair, America’s Most Wanted

1976 - 1992 KCRA-TV Sacramento CA

NEWS VIDEOGRAPHER / NEWS FILM (16mm) & TAPE EDITOR

Live SNG remotes, cover local and national breaking news and sporting events and foreign assignments including the civil war in El Salvador (x2), military coup in Guatemala, guerilla warfare in Angola and the Phillipine conflict under the Marcos regime

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

2003 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

Audience Award/Documentary

My Flesh and Blood, 2nd Camera

2001 EMMY

San Francisco

BEST ENTERTAINMENT SEGMENT for PHOTOGRAPHY

2001 (2), 1986, 1984 (2), 1982 Emmy Nominations (San Francisco)

1989 - Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi

BEST TELEVISION CAMERA WORK/NEWS

1989 - Capital Area Radio and Television Association

BEST SPOT NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY AND BEST NEWS SERIES

1982/83 Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi

BEST TELEVISION DOCUMENTARY

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