Summary

I am a Director, Camera Operator, and Editor. Specializing in lifestyles, I shoot and edit commercials, sports, entertainment news, reality television, music videos, and other content for television and the web.

Credits

11/16 – Current

Preditor (Panasonic EVA1)

Staff Position — UCLA School of Public Affairs Details
11/16 – Current

This position is a part-time-freelance position that I've held since 2016. I am responsible for directing, shooting and editing various productions for Luskin School of Public Affairs at UCLA. The three schools I produce content for include the School of Public Policy, School of Social Welfare and School of Urban Planning. As a shooter and editor I work on documentary shorts, corporate videos, educational, training and an assortment of different promotion programming.

10/23 – 1/24

Editor (Adobe Premiere Pro CC) Bein' Green

LA International Film Festival — Film (Short) — Morning Moon Productions
10/23 – 1/24
7/23 – 7/23

Director of Photography (DP) (DP & Director) The Impact of DGLF and Ad Council

Upworthy — Digital — Upworthy Details
7/23 – 7/23

Working alongside producers from Upworthy, Michael was responsible for lighting, camera and direction for this particular video that is currently in post-production. Sponsored by the Ad Council & Dollar General Literacy Foundation, this project focuses on the journey of a mother with support from her husband and her adult education center, earn her high school diploma and AA in kinesiology.

3/23 – 3/23

Assistant Camera (AC) (Canon C300) FOX

Lyfe Law — Advertising — Engenius Productions Details
3/23 – 3/23

AC and DIT

2/23 – 2/23

Editor (Premiere Pro) Hudson Celebrates Black History Month

Instagram — Corporate — Hudson Details
2/23 – 2/23

Edited a series of videos highlighting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

1/23 – 2/23

Second Editor (Premiere Pro) I am Keyshia Cole

Lifetime — TV — Swirl Films / Georgia Productions, LLC Details
1/23 – 2/23

Additional Editing

2/22 – 2/23

Preditor (Premiere Pro CC) Kevin Michael Schmitz Photography

Advertising — Kevin Michael Schmitz Photography Details
2/22 – 2/23

Shoot and edit high-end fashion and lifestyle videos featuring world class models and top notch art direction.

8/22 – 8/22

Editor KIRK FRANKLIN'S THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Lifetime — TV — Swirl Films / Georgia Productions, LLC Details
8/22 – 8/22

Assemble Edits, sound effects and temp music track selections.

Orgs

  • Blue Collar Post Collective
  • Husslup

Media

  • Blazing Saddles Commercial - Directed, shot and edited by Michael Troxell

  • Cyberpunk 2077 Mural - Directed, shot and edited by Michael Troxell

Recos

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Jared Bentley
Editor
Michael brings professionalism and a positive attitude to every production. We have worked together several times, and he is always my first referral for any jobs that come my way seeking someone who can shoot or edit. ...MORE...

Education

Class of '03

WAC Multimedia College, London England

Associates Degree
Class of '98

Cal Poly Tech San Luis Obispo

Bachelors of Science in Photography & Multimedia

Lynda.com

Online educational resource

My Gear

  • Sony a7S
  • Canon 7D
  • Tripod
  • Wireless Lav
  • Sony a7 III
  • 2 DSLR shoulder rigs
  • Diva Lighting Kit
  • Gear Cart
  • Lightweight 3 Piece LED Lighting Kit
  • Panasonic EVA1 5.7k camera
  • Rode VideoMic Pro
  • DJI Mavic Air
  • DJI Ronin RSC 2
  • Ninja V recorder
  • Rhino Motion Slider
  • Amaran T2C RGB Tube Light

Skills

  • Video Production
  • Director
  • Video Editing
  • Preditor
  • Producer
  • Director of Photography
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Sound Design
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Drone Operator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Camera Op
  • Live Camera Op
  • Timelapse Videographer
  • Voice Over Recording
  • Photograher