SHARON DUPLEX

Sharon has worked on hundreds of television productions, both live and pre-recorded that have been broadcast, locally, nationally and internationally.

She started in television while still at high school after a work experience stint with Channel 7 Perth’s children show Earlybirds. During her years at Channel 7 Sharon worked on a variety of programs including lifestyle, children’s shows, sport and Telethon.

In 1991, Sharon left Channel 7 to Freelance.

During her Freelance career she’s been involved with many local and international productions – including; 2000 Sydney Olympics, South East Asian Games in Brunei Darussalam , AFL, Cricket, Basketball, Soccer, Rugby, Gymnastics, It’s Academic and Telethon.

Sharon’s association with Channel 7 and in particular Telethon has continued. Each year she’s involved in the pre-production and planning for the 25 hour LIVE marathon event as well as being the Senior Director’s Assistant during the broadcast.

Sharon continues to work regularly in the broadcast industry for all free to air TV networks in Australia (ABC, 7, 9, 10, SBS), Fox Footy Channel and Fox Sports.

Sharon brings to OutWest her extensive knowledge of Television and Video production from concept to completion.

ALAN DUPLEX

Alan has edited thousands of Television Commercials, Programs and Corporate Presentations, and has worked on a majority of televised sporting events in Western Australia.

He is the most experienced EVS replay operator in Perth, and has worked on all AFL matches in Perth since 1999.

Alan’s TV career commenced at Channel 7 Perth in 1979, as a trainee technician. He quickly progressed through the ranks and after becoming a fully qualified Technician transferred to the Videotape Department working on the America’s Cup Defence in 1986/7 and a World Yachting Documentary.

Alan left Channel 7 in 1988, to join the founding Channel 10 Perth team - the newest network television station in WA.

After leaving Channel 10 in the early 90’s Alan joined the freelance world, before returning to Channel 7 fulltime in 1993. Alan was now a senior editor, and working in the main online suite, edited hundreds of commercials and many hours of local and national programmes.

In 1999, Alan left Channel 7 to set up OutWest Productions with partner Sharon. He continues to work in television regularly on events including – AFL Football, Hopman Cup Tennis, A-League Soccer, Rugby and International Cricket.

Alan brings to OutWest, not only his vast editing, technical and production knowledge, but the creativity to help you decide which direction to take your project.