Audio-Video Production
2010 Demo Reel
As of 2009, I have 20 years of video production experience and have received national recognition for my work for clients such as AAA, The U.S. government, and The Philadelphia Zoo, including a Telly Award in 1996.
In the summer of 2010, I directed, shot and edited a short film as part of the annual Project Twenty1 Filmmaking Competition. The goal is to complete a 10-minute film entirely within a 21-day period. My film, a black-and-white homage to low-budget 60′s films, is called Immoral Desires, and will receive its U.S. theatrical premiere in Philadelphia in October, 2010 as part of the Project Twenty1 Film Festival. Immoral Desires is currently in consideration for The 2011 Sundance Film Festival and other festivals worldwide. Production of the film received press coverage in several major news outlets, including The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW-NewsRadio. For more information, visit the production website and the official film site.
I only use fully-licensed commercial software to meet my clients’ needs. I use Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, as well as Sony Vegas Video, for video editing, compositing, effects and mastering. I use Adobe Soundbooth, Sony Sound Forge Professional and Sony Acid Pro for audio editing and soundtrack creation. Adobe Encore (CS4) provides high-quality DVD and Blu-Ray disc authoring.
Michael Mercadante directing a video shoot in 2004.
I can help your business with outbound marketing needs such as television commercials (you might be surprised at how little television airtime costs), as well as rich video and
audio content for websites and DVD, including instructional and e-learning videos, voice-over narration and other needs.
I have experience in all of the following production areas:
Directing (location and studio)
Cinematography
Editing
Casting
Lighting
Location Scouting
Crew Hire
Set Design
Scripting/Script Editing
Internet Streaming
DVD Mastering
Audio Recording (location and studio)
Soundtrack Composition
Voice-Over Narration
A few portfolio samples of my video production work can be viewed here. For additional samples, visit my YouTube page. I am available for all of your video production needs, including commercials, e-learning and instructional content and more. Contact me to discuss your project.
Rates
- Video Production Shooting (full day, my gear): $400.00
- Video Production Shooting (half-day, my gear): $250.00
- DVD Authoring (includes 1 master disc): $100.00
- DVD or VHS jacket design (standard case): $60.00
Learn More
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