Broadcast Industry Services
Trusted Cinematography for Television & Streaming
With years of experience in high-end broadcast production, I provide professional cinematography services tailored to the unique demands of television networks and streaming platforms. Whether it's breaking news, reality formats, docu-style content or promos, I bring the technical precision and creative eye needed to make broadcast stories visually compelling.
Equipment & Mobility
I own a full suite of broadcast-quality cameras, lighting setups, and grip gear — all optimized for fast turnarounds and demanding shoots. My production van is fitted to travel and deliver anywhere across Victoria and beyond, ensuring quick setup, seamless mobility, and reliable support for both studio and location work.
Who I Work With
TV stations, streaming platforms, independent producers — I collaborate with teams across the broadcast landscape, adapting to diverse workflows, formats, and visual styles. Whether you need a solo operator or want to integrate into a multi-camera crew, I bring professionalism, reliability, and a results-driven mindset to every project.
✅ Why Choose Me
Proven experience in broadcast and digital formats
Broadcast-grade gear, lighting and post-ready footage
Flexible, scalable production options
Based in Melbourne, available in regional Victoria
Fast turnaround, sharp visuals, and a calm presence on set
At it’s core, Mira Image is freelance cinematographer-David Mirabella. This short promotional video demonstrates equipment and scale of services.
Preserving Broadcast History with Modern Precision
I specialise in converting legacy broadcast video tapes into high-quality digital files — ensuring your archival footage, production masters, and irreplaceable moments are preserved for the future.
Using a collection of fully operational, Broadcast-Grade historic VTRs, I’m able to handle a wide range of professional and consumer tape formats with care and expertise.
📼 Formats I Convert
Broadcast & Professional: Betacam SP, Betacam SX, Standard Betacam, Digital Betacam, HDCAM, BVU ¾ inch, 1 inch Type C and DVCAM
Consumer & Archive: Hi8, Beta HiFi, SVHS, VHS, VHS-C
HD Upconversion & File Delivery
Don’t just digitise — upconvert. I offer HD processing for enhanced visual fidelity, making old footage suitable for today’s broadcast standards and digital platforms.
Output available in the format you need: ProRes | H.265 | MXF | MP4 | DNxHD
Whether you’re restoring a series for streaming, migrating a network archive, or recovering footage from the vault, I provide reliable tape-to-file transfers with technical know-how and respect for every frame.
🚐 Mobile Service Available
If you'd prefer your tapes don't leave the premises — no worries. I can bring my gear to you. ( excludes 1 inch VTR) My van is fully equipped to set up onsite and carry out conversions right where your archive lives, providing extra peace of mind for sensitive material or high-value collections.
\Please note:* While every effort is made to recover footage safely, tape playback cannot be guaranteed. Older tapes — particularly those stored for 30+ years, or kept in unsuitable environments such as garages or humid tropical climates — may suffer from Sticky Shed Syndrome, a condition caused by binder breakdown. In some cases, tapes may require controlled baking to stabilise before transfer.
In rare cases, damage from age, poor storage, or tape degradation may be irreversible — and the footage may not be salvageable.
📸 Here’s a collection of behind-the-scenes photos taken across a wide range of locations and spanning many years. These snapshots offer a quiet glimpse into the everyday rhythm of filming—moments shared between crew, setups taking shape, and the gradual evolution of different productions over time.
U2 DM, Molly & Jeremy Ashton (35 mm film scan)
Step into a world of broadcast-quality cinematography designed specifically for the corporate landscape. From high-end executive interviews and dynamic training content to polished promotional videos and event coverage, I deliver cinematic visuals that meet both traditional broadcast standards and modern social media requirements. Whether your content is headed for a boardroom screen or a 15-second Instagram reel, I ensure it's optimized for clarity, format, and impact—so your brand looks sharp across every platform. Professionalism, storytelling, and technical excellence all in one seamless production.
David filming the Westgate Bridge Flag Pole installation 2008
While moving pictures are the core of my creative business, there's a refreshing shift that comes with leaving the van behind, slinging a mirrorless camera over my shoulder, and wandering with no fixed direction. Whether it's exploring city laneways, soaking in the textures of country landscapes, or simply people-watching in quiet corners or bustling squares, each setting offers a unique moment to capture.
Street photography has been a longstanding passion of mine. Some of the images in this collection date back to my early days and were originally shot on film—later scanned, an analog nod to the roots of my visual storytelling and the imperfect beauty that continues to shape my creative lens.
35mm Slide Scans