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And so it begins...
#conservative party leader #hustings day one. #broadcast #tv #news #cameraman #cameraoperator #network #bournemouth #bbc #itn #pa #dorset...
John Gurd
Jun 27, 20191 min read


The race is on
All fun and games, covering two of the leadership hustings this week in the south. #freelance #broadcast #tv #news #cameraman...
John Gurd
Jun 24, 20191 min read


Speed test in my vehicle
Bit geeky, but just had a dedicated 4G system fitted to my vehicle and got theses speeds. Impressed for rural Dorset. #cameraman...
John Gurd
Jun 21, 20191 min read


Call the fire brigade....
Ever thought about being an on call firefighter? Watch @annavarle and my piece on #bbc #spotlight tonight at 6.30 about the need by...
John Gurd
Jun 18, 20191 min read


Charity filming...
The Lantern Trust needed a video to show how one of their users and changed their lives and other work the trust does. #video #production...
John Gurd
Jun 10, 20191 min read


It’s been a busy couple of weeks. Then this pops up...
Is it only two years...feels so much longer. 😁. #freelance #broadcast #cameraman #cameraoperator #southtoday #dorset #election...
John Gurd
Jun 9, 20191 min read


EU results show live
#bbc european elections results show, first live on your telly box from my camera in #Poole for the South West region. #ob #three...
John Gurd
May 27, 20191 min read


Caught...in action
Caught! While out filming for #Bbc spotlight on a story with reporter @anna_varle #freelance #broadcast #cameraman #cameraoperator #tv...
John Gurd
May 13, 20191 min read


Two pieces on tv today
Twin pieces used on tonight’s local news for #bbc #bbcspotlight #freelance #broadcast #cameraman #tv #news #package #two #today #devon...
John Gurd
May 10, 20191 min read


Premier league football...
Had the please of covering AFC Bournemouth v Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend, for the final game of the season. Manager speaks...
John Gurd
May 5, 20191 min read


Close calls on camera
BBC1 daytime tv programme Close calls on camera, today featured my filming of s rescue and included a credit. #closecallsoncamera...
John Gurd
Apr 30, 20191 min read


Out for BBC again
Been out filming another commissioned story for BBC Spotlight, highlighting a charity that helps house church widows. Catch soon on a tv...
John Gurd
Apr 26, 20191 min read


New HJ22 lens
New kit.... just added a new Canon #HJ22 to my kit list. #freelance #cameraman #cameraoperator #dorset #devon #somerset #tv #news...
John Gurd
Apr 19, 20191 min read


FND story for BBC
Pleased to have helped #BBC @annavarle with this package about FND sufferer Kate. #freelance #broadcast #cameraman #cameraoperator...
John Gurd
Apr 17, 20191 min read


Real rare find
For the last two months, I’ve had camera dealers searching for a new Canon HJ22. Finally found one, ordered today, now the poorer by...
John Gurd
Apr 16, 20191 min read


Rock solid job...
A sneaky view from todays filming. #cameraman #dorset #cameraoperator #tv #news #stone #history #project #portland #feature #somerset...
John Gurd
Apr 15, 20191 min read


GoPro service excellent
Excellent service from @GoPro for warranty replace, 3 days door to door. Thanks. #cameraman #broadcast #broadcasting #cameraoperator...
John Gurd
Apr 12, 20191 min read


BBC South Today commission
If you missed this on BBC South Today, its on iplayer 24 hours. Package I had commissioned and filmed together with reporter Anna Varle...
John Gurd
Apr 9, 20191 min read


In the field working today
Thanks to @finnbarrw for this shot, while out filming for BBC today. #camerman #inaction #working #dorset #sunshine #april #broadcast...
John Gurd
Apr 6, 20191 min read
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