Why J3 Consulting
Owned and operated by John Mims III a long time advocate for the outfitter and firearms industry, J3 Consulting is a Field-ready media & production firm for the outdoors.
From competitive ranges to backcountry hunts, we design, engineer, and run the full technical
backbone—so every shot is captured, clean, and ready to publish.
Precision over hype. Reliability over guesswork. Results over excuses.
What We Do
We plan, build, and operate end-to-end systems for live and recorded coverage in the hunting and
shooting industry.
- Live & Live-to-Tape Coverage – multi-camera capture, switching, graphics, record, and stream
- Broadcast Systems Integration – routers, servers, comms, tally, sync, IFB, and intercom
- Field Ops & Logistics – power, RF, weather-proofing, range safety coordination
- Post-Production Pipeline – ingest, media management, color, conform, and delivery
- Comms & Data – bonded uplinks, satcom options, private networks, and remote review
- Show Control & LED – graphics and playback for events, awards, and sponsor moments
Why J3
- Built for the field – gear lists and workflows that survive dust, heat, cold, and time pressure
- Single point of accountability – one team responsible for the picture, the audio, and the hand-off
- Repeatable quality – documented rigs, labeled looms, verified backups, and clean metadata
- Industry fluent – safe range practices, sponsor deliverables, and fast turnarounds
Capabilities Snapshot
- Cameras: cinema + ENG packages, long-lens coverage, action POVs
- Audio: wireless kits, shotgun mics, mixers/recorders, wind protection
- Networking: bonded cellular, microwave, and satellite when required
- Control: Disguise/graphics playback, show control, LED routing
- Deliverables: 4K/1080, vertical/social cuts, sponsor reels, RAW archives
How We Work
1) Scope – goals, locations, schedule, sponsor requirements
2) Design – gear spec, crew plan, data & power strategy
3) Deploy – pre-rig where possible; field-rig when not
4) Capture – redundant record + live/near-live outputs
5) Deliver – dailies, selects, social edits, master packages
Use Cases
- Major competitions and match coverage
- Guided hunts and brand films
- Product launches and range demos
- Training content and educational series
- Event LED/IMAG and awards shows
Recent Work
- Multi-day competition: 12 cams, RF hops, bonded stream, daily sponsor reels
- Backcountry hunt: lightweight 3-cam doc rig, packable power, satcom check-ins
- Product demo: controlled range capture, high-speed shots, instant social cuts
FAQs
Do you travel? Yes—U.S. and international.
Can you stream without cell service? We design for low-signal environments and can add satellite
where needed.
Insurance & safety? Fully insured; we coordinate with ROs and follow strict range-safety protocols.
Post included? We can deliver camera originals, fast-turn social, or full post as needed.
About
J3 Consulting is a solutions firm specializing in the technical side of outdoor media—bridging broadcast
discipline with field practicality. We design for reality first, then polish.
