Chris Nelson

About

I am a photojournalist at KXAN -NBC in Austin, Texas, covering politics on the local, state, and national level; the high tech and entertainment industries; weather related events, local affairs and sports. For this I have received 4 Emmys, three Associated Press awards, and an Edward R. Murrow award. I was the Senior Photographer covering the 81st Texas Legislature for KXAN, and Senior Editor for "Session 09", a weekly recap of events during the session. CNN gave me extensive knowledge of linear and non linear video editing systems, and news gathering in the field as a sound technician. Primarily, my professional background is in live television production, news gathering, and long form investigative features. I'm a member of the National Press Photographer's Association and the Texas Association of Broadcasters. Specialties: Shooting video and stills on analog and digital formats, linear video editing, Avid News-cutter, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, studio and field lighting, audio engineering, and field production.