Summary

Specializing in audio recording & grip/pa work but can do about anything. Jutst looking to work on a variety of cool projects to gain some experience. I'm laid back about how hard I work. Also; I love The X-Files. Website: davemcdermand.com

Credits

5/17 – 5/18

Producer (Editior, Shooter - Creative and Digital Dept)

Staff Position — Houston Public Media - PBS and NPR Details
5/17 – 5/18

Go-To contract worker for local PBS and NPR affiliate, Houston Public Media. Worked across departments to write, produce, shoot, edit various television and web packages.

12/16 – 12/17

Director of Photography (DP) (Gh5, Eva1, c100) Day For Night - Houston

Live/Special Event — The Houston Free Press Details
12/16 – 12/17

I was on the leading video team for the premiere of the critically acclaimed music festival, Day for Night. I was on the documentary team as well as the concert promotional and recap footage team.

6/16 – 6/17

Camera Operator (Gh4, Canon c100) Free Press Summer Fest

Live/Special Event — The Houston Free Press Details
6/16 – 6/17

I'm apart of the video team for the Houston Free Press Summer Fest, which is a renowned and acclaimed festival that takes place in Houston. I am responsible for capturing promotional footage and documenting the festival's events.

4/16 – 4/17

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon C100, 5d Miii, Gh4) Bun B, the Trill OG, Explains Politics

Digital — VICE Media Details
4/16 – 4/17

I designed the lighting set up, operated cameras, and helped to produce the upcoming web series for VICE Media in a studio environment.

1/16 – 1/17

Sound Mixer Courtside Jones (Season 3)

Fox Sports — TV — Hartbeat Productions Details
1/16 – 1/17

I've worked on the television show, Courtside Jones as the audio mixer / sound recordist for a few episodes in their 3rd season and I am on call for when the production is in the region and needs audio recordings.

7/15 – 7/15

Director of Photography (DP) (Panasonic GH4) Pit Stop

Film (Short) — Green Eyed Theater Details
7/15 – 7/15

Director of Photography and basically a production coordinator for a start up video production company's first short film.

10/14 – 1/15

Sound Supervisor (And grip) Gnawbone

Film (Feature-length) Details
10/14 – 1/15

I'm doing the sound recording, mixing, and design for the feature low budget film, Gnawbone as well as doing grip work on set.

12/14 – 12/14

Director of Photography (DP) (Red Epic and Panasonic GH4) Straight No Chaser Live at the Murat

Live/Special Event — Live Nation Details
12/14 – 12/14

Director of Photography on the Shoot, Captured BTS and Live concert footage. Directed one Cam Op that video taped with me.

Media

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Education

Class of '12

Ball State University

BA in Video Production and Creative Writing

My Gear

  • Macbook Pro
  • Zoom H6 Digital Audio Recorder
  • Tentacle timecode
  • Rode NTG3 Shotgun Microphone
  • Panasonic Lumix GH5
  • Sound Devices Mixpre6
  • Zhiyun Crane 2 Gimbal
  • DJI Mavic 2 Pro
  • 2 Hive 100-C RGB LED Par light kit
  • 3 Light Panel Kit
  • Audio technica 4053b
  • Sennheiser G4 and AVX wireless microphone Systems

Skills

  • Producing
  • Video Production
  • Editing
  • voice over
  • Commercials
  • Documentaries
  • Film
  • Film Production
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Music Videos
  • Video
  • Feature Films
  • Short Films
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Camera
  • Voice Acting
  • Cinematography
  • Videography
  • Mac
  • Audio Post Production
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Camera Operating
  • Creative Writing
  • Camera Operation
  • Sound Design
  • Adobe
  • Canon DSLR
  • Team Leadership
  • Audio
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Color Grading
  • Customer Service
  • Script Writing
  • Teamwork
  • Movies
  • Field Audio
  • Logic Pro
  • Certified Drone Pilot
  • Speed Grade
  • Rhino Motion Arc slider