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UPDATED Live TV Steadicam Demo posted on "Demo Reel" page Go there now >
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welcome
Welcome to mikegermond.com, the digital portfolio
of Steadicam Owner/Operator, Mike Germond. I am able to work as local in
Michigan and Florida, but am willing to travel for your production. This site is dedicated to introducing you to me and the work
that I do. As an Operator with a production background, my goal is to translate the technical art of Steadicam to your production
in a manner that advances your story line.
biography I am a Michigan native, currently living in Central Florida, and able to work as local in both states. Since a young age, I was passionate about the technical aspects of Film/Video production. I started my pursuit of creating stunning images in post-production, where the age-old crutch "fix it in post" left me wanting more.
During college, I pushed open many doors and was blessed with a variety of opportunities to succeed in multiple aspects of the industry. I was hired as a post-production intern at Grand Rapids, MI based Lawrence Productions Inc. where my passion for achieving the "Wow Factor" for the viewers was fueled by observing professionals in the Avid rooms. But it was my experiences outside of the office that introduced me to 35mm film, professional cinematography, and the art of Steadicam. It was clear that I could make images through the camera that moved audiances on a greater scale than anything I could do as an editor.
I had not even graduated college yet, but knew what I wanted to do. I payed my way out to Los Angeles to receive personal Steadicam training from the professionals at Tiffen. Since then, it has been a whirlwind. Before graduating college, I created two feature/magazine and sports highlight shows that still live on, multiple jumbotron "pump-up" videos, and NCAA Football recruiting videos that featured my Steadicam. Since then, I have expanded my skills into the commercial world, translating my ambition into successful marketing campaigns for multiple high end clients. In 2010, I shot my first big Feature Film as "B" Camera/Steadicam Operator. I see every day as an opportunity to better myself. I am currently working as the primary Steadicam Operator for the Golf Channel, but am still available to consider new projects.
