Washington, DC, Jimmy Jib Owner Operator

In Washington, DC, Jimmy Jib owner operator Stephen Cocklin is hired by only the top broadcasting and cable companies. His years of experience make him one of the most sought after Jib operators in the DC Metro area.

Beginning his jib career in Washington, DC, Jimmy Jib owner operator Cocklin began using a Jimmy Jib III in the late 1980’s for The Discovery Channel Series “Wings.” For each hour long episode the series focused on a single aircraft and the signature of the show became Cocklin’s jib shots. The jib breaks down into manageable pieces and is portable. Cocklin traveled throughout the globe with the jib getting the low angle and high shots sweeping across and alongside the aircraft, giving the viewer an unusual and definitive view of the planes.

In Washington, DC, Jimmy Jib owner operator Cocklin has set up his jib at the White House, both outside on the lawn and inside the White House itself. As part of an ABC Barbara Walters Special, Cocklin provided the breathtaking jib shots of the interior of the White House during Walter’s interview with the President and First Lady and the on-camera portions by Walter herself. This was a 5 camera shoot, the jib providing high shots sweeping down from the frescoes and chandeliers of the White House to the interview with the President.

In Washington, DC Jimmy Jib owner operator Cocklin has demonstrated his skill with the jib for live shots and beauty shots of DC. You’ve seen his jib shots many times in news programs, specials and in documentaries. He is considered one of the best.

Washington, DC, Freelance Video Crew

If you’re looking for a Washington, DC, freelance video crew with the credentials to prove it, we have the awards and experience that establish us as the best of the best.

In addition to producing our own programs, Cocklins Washington, DC, freelance video crew has made many corporate videos for all types of companies including International Contractors, Inc., government agencies like the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, the Smithsonian Institution, and the United States Botanic Garden. We also produce, shoot and edit corporate videos which include interviews and B-roll extolling the virtues of the company.