Recent content by Tx

Just getting word that we have a chopper crash North of Houston. Reports say that it could be KTRK helio. There was breaking news happening in Montgomery county that most of the choppers were flying on. By looking at the scene on tv right now, not much left of the chopper. Sad news in Houston today.

I was wondering if anyone saw the live shot they did while driving down the street ? Very cool, and excellent coverage. It looked like they had some kind of dome camera on the roof ? Anyone have pictures or info post them. Thanks

Is Disney selling the o&o stations ? Anything true to this ?

I just heard tonight that a photographer at KHOU-TV in Houston had his gear stolen. I heard that he was out on a shoot when two guys roughed him up,and stole his camera,and tripod. I hope the photographer is ok. WC

I was just wondering what type of security device you use on your news truck ? Lo-Jack system, alarms,special tint, camera cages ? Does anyone use a Backup camera for live trucks ? Strobes to warn drivers,reflector tape on doors, or safety cones ? Any other idea`s on your list ? Thanks Wally-ktp

Anyone have info on this show ? What production company shoots this show ? Any contact info ? Wally-ktp

Im looking for Dallas Childers ? He might be on the east coast. Any contact info would be helpful. Wally-ktp

Do you get burn out ? Im at that point. Running the live trucks,only having 20 minutes to cut a package if thats what you want to call it. Forget about the light kit, and sometimes the tripod will stay in the truck. Not enough time. Run,run,run,go,go,go. People telling what to do,that haven`t...

Has anyone else had a problem with the Zr series ? We have had four camera`s go to black while recording in the last two months. Mine just came back from canon,and they replaced the ccd. What give with this ? Do they only have a certain life time ? They charged around $160 to fix it. Some...

Anyone else having problems with Anton Bauer Hytron 120`s ? Two were bought in 03,and the other two in 04. Two will last about 12 minutes with the light,and one will last 10 minutes. Any idea`s ? They also want to automatic test everytime I put them on the charger. On top of that I work the...

Just wanted to say thanks to all of the people that helped us during the shuttle launch,and landing. Florida has a nice welcome to the visiting media. Thanks to my friends at WJXT for all of your help.Bill,Carl,Josh,Dan,Bruce,and Randy. You saved our butts this morning. I look foward to going...

Im trying to find out what type of restrictions you have at your local airport while trying to cover a story ? Are allowed to go live inside the terminal ? Do you have to call first, before covering your story ? Down here in Houston we have to call first,and we can`t go live inside. We only have...

If anyone gets a chance check out KTRK (ABC) station in Houston. They got a great police chase on Thursday,maybe it`s on their web site. Excellent job by their chopper.

Has this ever happened to you ? So its my day off,and Im driving down the street in my personal car. When a funnel cloud forms right in front of me. I called my station to tell them,and the first thing they asked was ? Do you have your gear with you ? No its my day off,and we can`t drive our...