Jim Frater
Jim began his career in 1987 working for Taimac Video Corporation where he spent two years shooting corporate and training videos for clients such as the WA Police Department and Telstra. Jim was then offered a position at the Seven Network based in Perth allowing him to evolve from being a camera operator to a cameraman/director, working on all types of shows including children’s programs, documentaries, drama, and lifestyle/magazine programs.
In 1995 Jim left the Seven Network to work as a freelance cameraman/director in London. While in London he worked for some of the world’s major networks, including BBC, CNN and NBC. It was here he learnt to work under various, and often hazardous, conditions. However, he still maintained his creative flair and received a number of awards for his work
In early 2000 Jim started Steadivision Pty Ltd (later to be called Steadi-vision Australia Pty Ltd). He currently works for a number of Australia’s top production companies and television networks as a cinematographer, steadicam operator and director of photography. His recent DOP credits include Wanted Down Under, a reality show for BBC 1 in the UK, and The Best Australia, a cooki
Additionally, Jim regularly shoots national and international sporting events, corporate documentaries and is always keen to get creative in short films and music videos.
