Summary

20 years of professional experience. Confident in both single and multi-camera setups. Also an editor, so have a great understanding on how to properly cover a scene for post. Polite, proactive problem solver. Part 107 drone certified

Credits

4/24 – 4/24

Camera Operator (Sony FX3) Cold Justice (Season 7)

Oxygen — TV — D&J Productions Details
4/24 – 4/24

Local operator for 1-day pickup shoot

3/24 – 3/24

Camera Operator (Canon C300mk2, Canon C70) The OFTV Golf Show (Season 1)

Digital — Digital — JK Productions Details
3/24 – 3/24

Worked with C300s on easy rig and tripod. 1000mm long lens work for golf tournament. Canon C70 on Ronin

12/23 – 12/23

Drone Operator Wheeler Dealers

Discovery — TV — Wilma TV Details
12/23 – 12/23

Local hire for this traveling show. Drone coverage of a seaplane landing and chase footage of sports cars.

9/22 – 12/23

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony FS7 FX3) Zombie House Flipping (Season 5)

A&E — TV — Pilgrim Productions Details
9/22 – 12/23

Director of Photography for house flipping show in Orlando, FL. Scene direction for coverage with talent. Lighting design for scenes and before/afters. Ronin and Drone work for houses.

9/22 – 10/23

Drone Operator Zombie House Flipping (Season 5)

A&E — TV — Pilgrim Studios Details
9/22 – 10/23

Exteriors of all renovation houses and city B-Roll.

4/23 – 4/23

Cinematographer Attack of the Zombie Fungus

CuriosityStream — TV — CuriosityStream Details
4/23 – 4/23

One-man-band Interviews and B-Roll at local university. Local hire for this remotely produced show.

11/21 – 8/22

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony FS7) Renovation Wild (Season 1)

HGTV — TV — Remedy Television + Branded Details
11/21 – 8/22

Series Director of Photography

8/21 – 9/21

Camera Operator (Sony FS7) House Hunters

HGTV — TV — Glass Entertainment Group Details
8/21 – 9/21

Local camera operator hired for Before/afters, Ronin, interviews, and scene coverage for single episode special.

Media

  • WWE Single-Camera Coverage Scene

  • Single-Camera Run and Gun Coverage

Recos

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Pablo Erminy
Director
Chris is one of the most brilliant, and talented Cinematographers i've ever had the privilege to work with. His experience and talent have become a gorgeous signature in every project he have been involved in. A natural problem solver; patient, creat ...MORE...
Steven Shea
Director
Chris McDaniel is the beacon of an incredible employee. I have worked with him on many projects over the past 17 years, and he never ceases to amaze. He is one of the most positive people I know, and is a joy to be around. His work ethic and desire t ...MORE...
Brianne MacNeil
Field Producer
I have worked with Chris on multiple seasons and shows and it is always a pleasure. Whether it is for the whole run, or just a day or two, Chris is always ready for the day with a positive attitude and fits right in. Whenever I'm in need of a camera ...MORE...

Education

Class of '01

Full Sail University

AS/Cinematography and Film/Video Production

My Gear

  • Adobe Audition
  • Teleprompter
  • Green Screen Backdrop
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • DJI Ronin RSC2
  • Sony FX3
  • DJI Mavic 3
  • Edelkrone Motion Slider System

Skills

  • Post Production
  • Producing
  • Reality
  • Television
  • Video Production
  • Directing
  • Broadcast
  • Commercials
  • Documentaries
  • Entertainment
  • Film
  • Film Production
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Media Production
  • Music Videos
  • Photography
  • Video
  • Video Editing
  • Final Draft
  • Feature Films
  • HD Video
  • Short Films
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Camera
  • Broadcast Television
  • Cinematography
  • Final Cut Studio
  • Videography
  • Mac
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Camera Operating
  • Digital Photography
  • Lighting
  • Canon DSLR
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Drone Operator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • REDCINE-X
  • Panasonic Camcorders
  • Drone
  • Canon
  • Sony Camcorders
  • HDV
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • part 107