JIB OWNER / OPERATOR - CAMERAMAN

FED WETHERBEE

About:

Fed Wetherbee is a 4 time Emmy Award-winning camera operator with over 30 years of experience worldwide. Working with clients like Survivor, The UFC, and Disney.

  • 20+ years experience as Jib owner/operator

  • 30+ years of experience in production

  • Specializing in Jimmy jib III, Triangle jib,

  • Technocrane, Techno-Jib

  • Television, film, music videos, concerts, commercials, documentaries, shorts, sports, and conventions

  • Safe, reliable, insured

  • 5 Emmy nominations, 3 wins

Jib Specs:

  • Jimmy Jib Triangle (www.jimmyjib.com)

  • 6', 9', 12', 15', 18', and 24' lengths available

  • Up to 50lbs camera weight

Clients:

UFC, Disney, Universal, NBC, ABC, ESPN, UPN, OLN, TLC, Spike TV, Fox, Oxygen, A&E, Animal Planet, BET, MTV, Court TV, etc.

Rates:

My rates are relative to the standard for a Jib Camera Operator and Rental in the local area. I charge my day rate as a Camera Operator, plus jib rental. Every production is different, so please contact me for a quote based on the specific needs of your show.

Location/Travel:

I am located in the Orlando Florida area, but work on productions all over the state, country and the world. Some travel will incur extra fees. Please contact me with specific travel questions.

Resume:
Partial List Below

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  • "The Ultimate Fighter" 
    Las Vegas, NV
    Jib Camera

  • “The Great Christmas Light Fight”
    Florida
    Jib Camera

  • “Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration”
    Orlando
    Jib Camera

  • "Wanted Ted or Alive" - OLN
    Jib Camera

  • "R U the Girl" - UPN
    Miami, Atlanta
    Jib Camera

  • "Miami Ink" - TLC
    Miami, FL
    Jib Camera, Hand Held

  • “Nanny 911” - FOX
    Locations around the US
    Hand Held, Jib Camera

  • “Swades” – [35mm Film] - Dillywood Productions
    Kennedy Space Center, FL
    Jib Camera

  • “Virginia Larzalere Story” - The Oxygen Network
    Various Locations, FL
    Hand Held

  • “Forever Eden” – Mentorn Ent., Fox Television
    Port Antonio, Jamaica
    Jib Camera, Hand Held

  • “Trading Spaces” – The Learning Channel
    Orlando, FL
    Jib Camera

  • “Colgate Country Showdown” – Special Productions
    Epcot Center, FL
    Hand Held

  • “House of Dreams” - A&E
    St. Cloud, FL
    Hand Held, Jib Camera

  • “King of the Jungle” - Animal Planet
    Myrtle Beach, SC
    Hand Held, Jib Camera

  • “The Real Cancun” Movie – MTV
    Cancun, Mexico
    Jib Camera, Hand Held,
    Audio Mixer

  • “I’ll Show You” VonRay Music Video – Electra
    Hard Rock Café – Orlando, FL
    Jib Camera

  • “Beat the Clock” – PAX TV
    Universal Studios - Orlando, FL
    Jib Camera

  • “Ripley’s Believe it or Not”
    Orlando, FL
    Jib Camera

  • “The NEWZ” (2 seasons) - Sky Dog Productions
    Universal Studios – Orlando, FL
    Ped Camera

  • “Soap Talk”
    Disney/MGM Studios – Orlando, FL
    Jib Camera

  • Eco-Challenge Fiji” – Mark Burnett Productions
    Fiji
    Hand Held, Jib Camera

  • “Survivor IV” – Mark Burnett Productions
    Marquesas
    Hand Held, Jib Camera, Audio Mixer

  • “Eco-Challenge New Zealand” - Mark Burnett Productions
    New Zealand
    Hand Held, Jib Camera

  • “Brain Games”
    Jib Camera

  • “Sand Masters”
    Jib Camera

  • “World’s Strictest Parents”
    Hand Held

  • “My Big Redneck Wedding”
    Jib Camera

  • “Spring Bling” – BET Productions
    Daytona Beach, FL
    Ped Camera

  • “Tiger Woods Clinic” – ESPN
    Walt Disney World, FL
    Jib Camera

  • “Survivor III” – Mark Burnett Productions
    Kenya, Africa
    Hand Held, Jib Camera, Audio Mixer

  • “St. Lucia Jazz Festival” – Frame by Frame Productions
    St. Lucia
    Jib Camera

  • “Survivor II” – Mark Burnett Productions
    Australia
    Hand Held, Jib Camera, Audio Mixer

  • “Eco-Challenge Borneo” – Mark Burnett Productions
    Borneo, Malaysia
    Hand Held, Jib Camera, Polecam

  • “Arrest & Trial” – Court TV
    St. Louis, MO
    Hand Held, Lighting, Audio Mixer

  • “Survivor” – Mark Burnett Productions
    Borneo, Malaysia
    Hand Held, Jib Camera, Audio Mixer

  • “MTV @ Hard Rock Live” - MTV
    Orlando, FL
    Hand Held, Jib Camera

  • “ESPN Bass Pro/Am” - ESPN
    Orlando, FL
    Jib Camera

  • “Bill Cosby Live”
    Orlando, FL
    Hand Held

  • “LPGA Jamie Farr Special” – The Golf Channel
    Orlando, FL
    Jib Camera

  • “Way to Grow” (3 seasons) – HGTV
    Disney Institute - Orlando, FL
    Hand Held, Ped Camera, Jib Camera

  • “National Cheerleading Competition” - ESPN
    Orlando, FLJ
    ib Camera

  • “Florida Hospital Commercial” - [Film]
    Orlando, FL
    Jib Camera

  • Mr. Wetherbee is an amalgam of craft and artist. I've seen him work on all corners of the world. As a musician he brings a rhythm to his shots and movement. We all love working with him.

    Shawn Fernandez

  • "They say you should never work with kids or animals, but Fed Wetherbee can do both at the same time. And do it well."

    Ken Kincaid

  • “Fed takes the best pictures of my kid and cats.”

    Wendy Dye