David Herman emaildaveherman@gmail.com
Video Editor ◦ Cameraman ◦ Producer ◦ Actor ◦ Director

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PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE

Assistant Camera, Toddlers & Tiaras
The Learning Channel, January, March 2009
◦ Boom Mic Operator and Tape Logger for National Reality TV Show

Production Intern, Morgan Spurlock (of Super Size Me and 30 Days)
Warrior Poets, September - December 2008
◦ Researched Material for Latest Projects Location Scouting, Permit Applications
◦ Production Assistant on Set: Drving Cast, Prop Runs

Wedding Videographer
The Pros Wedding Entertainment Services, May 2008 - Present

Page, The Late Show with David Letterman
CBS, October 2007 - May 2008
◦ Assisted Audience Coordinators with Daily Load-in of 470 Audience Members

Promotions Actor, News Corp Holiday Party
Overland Entertainment, December 2007

Production Assistant, Sansone Auto Mall Commercial
Custom Video Productions, December 2007

◦ Set up Lighting, Operated Boom Mic

Production Assistant, IEEE Professional Liability Project

ACP Video & Graphics South, November 2007
◦ Set up Lighting, Operated Boom Mic

Production Assistant, Iron Chef America
Food Network, August - October 2007
◦ Accompanied Set Construction Workers with Purchases and Labor
◦ Oversaw Live Studio Shoot, Reported Directly to House Manager and Production Manager
◦ Also worked on Emeril Live, Tyler's Ultimate

Production Assistant, Knight’s Inn Hotel Shoot
Ryan Video Productions Absecon, NJ September 2007

Cameraman, Monmouth County Professional Horse Show
Aidem Media Freehold, NJ August 2007

Sound Production Assistant, 171 Starbucks Comedy Video

Mark Malkoff Productions, New York, NY, June 2007

Producer/Writer/Camera/Editor, Chip Matlock
Internet Video Series
DMH Shorts, May 2007 - Present
◦ Created Videos for Fictional Interactive Myspace Characters Chip Matlock and Dennis Rogers
◦ Popularity of First Video in Series Earned Place on Front Page of funnyordie.com

Intern, The Colbert Report
Comedy Central, New York, NY January – May 2007
◦ Shadowed under Emmy-nominated Directorial staff of Jim Hoskinson
◦ Reviewed and Transcribed interviews for “Better Know a District” field segments
◦ Participated in the Writers and Elements Meetings and several Production Meetings
◦ Assisted the Audience Coordinator with Tickets and Crowd Control, Attended to Guests
◦ Office Duties Including Answering the Phone, Sorting Mail, Going on Runs for Payroll and Props

Director/Camera/Editor, Sketches of Mass Destruction, Sketch Comedy Movie
Tada Da Way Productions, Trenton, NJ, May 2007
◦ Cast Actors through Detailed Audition Process Involving Script Read and Improvisation
◦ Wrote Scripts and Created Storyboard and Shot Lists
◦ Co-Directed Music Video with Original Song

Director/Camera/Editor, Behind the Mixed Signals, Video Short
Mixed Signals Productions, Trenton, NJ, May 2007
◦ Created Short Movie to Introduce an Improvisational Comedy Troupe’s Performance
◦ Assembled Elements List that Detailed Still Photos and Doctored Photos Needed for Video
◦ Integrated Video with Motion-Effect Pictures to Create “Behind the Music” Parody
◦ www.myspace.com/mixedsignalsimprov

Editor, What is the 658, Commercial, Trenton, NJ, April 2007
◦ Utilized After Effects and Final Cut Pro to create 45-second Ad

Panelist, DND Variety Show

Radio Program on WTSR 91.3 FM, Trenton, NJ March – April 2007
◦ Weekly Interaction with On-Air Radio Hosts

Intern, National Nine News

Sydney, Australia, August 2006
◦ Traveled with Reporters and Crews to shoot On-Location in the Greater Sydney Area
◦ Shadowed Producers in Writing and Broadcast of Daily National News Program

Director/Camera/Editor, Mixed Signals Finals Fest Video, Trenton, NJ May 2006
◦ Created Short Comedy Movie for an Improvisational Comedy Troupe

Cameraman/Editor, Mystique of the East
TCNJ's Asian American Association, Trenton, NJ, April 2005, 2006

Production Assistant, short movie Life Line, Ewing, NJ Spring 2006

Promotions Volunteer, Star 99.1 Radio Station, Zarephath, NJ Spring -- Summer 2006
◦ Participated in Concerts and Events at Continental Airlines Arena, Trenton Town Hall

Cameraman, New Jersey Gubernatorial Debate, Trenton, NJ, October 2005
◦ Recorded Political Rally prior to the Debate
◦ Interviewed Candidates after the Debate

Cameraman/Editor
TCNJ All College Theatre, Fall 2005
◦ Shot and Edited Performances for College Theatre Group

Promotions Assistant, WOBM 92.7 Radio Station, Toms River, NJ May – July 2005
Prepared and Implemented Local on-site Events at Popular Town Venues

Anchor/Cameraman/Writer, The Journal, College TV News Program
TCNJ, Ewing, NJ Spring 2005

Assistant to the Director, Rummy, Short Movie
TCNJ, Trenton, NJ, Spring 2005
Primary Assistant to the Director with Setup, Filming of scene

Director/Editor, Island Heights Youth Sailing Program

Documentary, Island Heights, NJ Summer 2005
◦ Captured Action Shots of Sailboats while onboard Motorboat, Interviewed 30+ Sailors
◦ Edited footage into a 40-minute Documentary

Production Assistant Volunteer, WRDR 89.7 Radio Station

Howell, NJ Summer 2004
◦ Acquired Knowledge of Live Production Studio Operation
◦ On-Air Experience and Interation with Live Host

Director/Actor/Editor, Grads, Movie, Toms River, NJ Summer 2003
◦ Conceived, Directed, Shot, Acted in, and Edited 70-Minute Movie

Field Reporter, Anchor, Video Editor, TV-21, CNN Student Affiliate

High School East, Toms River, NJ, Fall 2001 – Spring 2003
◦ Recurring Positions as Reporter, Anchor, and Cameraman for Weekly TV Broadcast
◦ Shot and Video Edited Several Short News Stories for Program

RELATED COURSES

EDUCATION
The College of New Jersey, Trenton, NJ May 2007
◦ Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with Concentration in Radio/TV/Film, 3.7 GPA
Macquarie University, Semester Abroad, Sydney, Australia Fall 2006

OTHER EMPLOYMENT
Karaoke Song Designer, Leadsinger Inc., New York, NY May -- August 2007
◦ Prepared Karaoke Songs by Vocally Eliminating mp3 Songs from Original Artists
Community Advisor, The College of New Jersey, Trenton, NJ February – May 2007
◦ Served on Rotational System of All-Night On-Call Duty with Crisis Response for Over 500 Students
◦ Supervised Forty-nine Undergraduates on a Daily Basis, Assisting Students with First-Year Transition
◦ Strengthened Residence Hall Community by Developing Educational and Social Programs
◦ Managed Administrative Tasks Including Incident Reports, Maintenance Reports, Room Changes
Hall Security Worker, The College of New Jersey, Trenton, NJ January 2006 – May 2007
◦ Maintained Safety of Residence Hall Community by Checking Keys and Signing in Guests
◦ Monitored Hallways for Peculiar Activity

PERFORMANCE
Improvisational Comedy Performer, People's Improv Theater, New York, NY July – Sep 2007
◦ Invented Dramatic Scenes on-the-spot
Performer, Mixed Signals Improv Comedy Troupe, Trenton, NJ October 2005 – May 2007
◦ Acted Monthly in Scriptless Performances
◦ Co-Trained Novice Improvisational Actors
Actor, All College Theatre, Trenton, NJ March 2007
◦ Won Second Place in Monologue Competition
President/Co-Founder, Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, Toms River, NJ March 2001 – June 2003
◦ Organized Weekly Improvisational Warm-Up Games
◦ Wrote and Performed in Bush/Hussein Skit for School-wide Talent Show

SKILLS
Excellent: Video Editor (on Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere), Camera
Good: Internet Producer, Actor, Video Editor, Director
Basic: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Dreamweaver Web Design
Language: Proficient in Spanish

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
◦ Television News Production Experience as Anchor, Reporter, Editor, Script, and Camera
◦ Freelance Experience as Director, Camera, and Editor for Comedy, Documentary, and Theatre Projects
◦ Background Includes Several Editing Projects on Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere
◦ Outgoing, Enthusiastic, Adaptive, Creative, Friendly, Expressive, Dedicated