Chad Zellmer
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My Contact Number:
417-827-3989
Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
Camera Operator
Online & Multimedia |
An Imperfect Union Facebook/Tegna |
|
| 2018 |
Director of Photography
Television |
Tiny Paradise HGTV/Dorsey Pictures |
|
| 2018 |
Director of Photography
Television |
Tiny House Big Living HGTV/Dorsey Pictures |
|
| 2018 |
Director of Photography
Television |
Megadecks DIY/Dorsey Pictures |
|
| 2018 |
Director of Photography
Television |
Living Alaska HGTV/Dorsey Pictures |
|
| 2018 |
Director of Photography
Online & Multimedia |
Studio 58 with Von Miller Facebook/Highnoon Entertainment |
|
| 2018 |
Director of Photography
Television |
Undisclosed Documentary Interloper Films |
|
| 2018 |
Camera Operator
Television |
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Fracking in Greeley) Comedy Central |
|
| 2018 |
Drone Operator
Television |
NFL Films Feature on Jake Plummer NFL Films |
|
| 2018 |
Camera Operator
Television |
House Hunters Renovation HGTV/Pie Town |
|
| 2018 |
Director of Photography
Commercials & Industrials |
Public Service Announcement Junior Achievement America |
|
| 2018 |
Director of Photography
Television |
Haunted Gingerbread Showdown with Sandra Lee Food Network/Highnoon Entertainment |
|
| 2018 |
Director of Photography
Television |
Building Off the Grid Dorsey Pictures |
|
| 2018 |
Camera Operator
Online & Multimedia |
Returning the Favor with Mike Rowe Facebook/Hudson Media |
|
| 2018 |
Camera Operator
Television |
Ripley's Believe It or Not Travel Channel |
|
| 2018 |
Camera Operator
Television |
Southern Charm Bravo |
|
| 2017 |
Director of Photography
Television |
Xtreme Screams Travel Channel/Highnoon Entertainment |
|
| 2017 |
Director of Photography
Television |
Xtreme Waterparks Travel Channel/Highnoon Entertainment |
|
| 2017 |
Director of Photography
Television |
Containables DIY/Dorsey Pictures |
|
| 2017 |
Director of Photography
Television |
Building Alaska DIY/Dorsey Pictures |
|
| 2017 |
Director of Photography
Television |
The Treehouse Guys DIY/Dorsey Pictures |
|
| 2017 |
Director of Photography
Television |
Mighty Tiny Houses HGTV/Dorsey Pictures |
|
| 2017 |
Director of Photography
Television |
Building Belushi DIY/Dorsey Pictures |
|
| 2017 |
Camera Operator
Television |
Martin Truex/Furniture Row Racing Feature for NASCAR NASCAR |
|
| 2016 |
Director of Photography
Television |
Watt's World (Pilot) Travel Channel/ABC |
|
| 2015 |
Director of Photography
Television |
Trip 2015 Travel Channel/Highnoon Entertainment |
|
| 2014 |
Camera Operator/Drone Operator/Still Photographer
Television |
Trip Flip Travel Channel/Highnoon Entertainment |
|
| 2014 |
Director of Photography
Television |
The Trip 2014 Spain and Morocco Travel Channel/Highnoon Entertainment |
|
| 2013 |
Director of Photography
Television |
The Trip 2013 Italy and Croatia Travel Channel/Highnoon Entertainment |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media Communication | Missouri State University |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit: Sony FX9, Sony FS7 Canon C300 Mark II, 1 ton grip truck, Lighting Galore, Sliders, Drone, Jibs, etc...
I can use: Adobe After Effects, Ableton, Sony Fx9
About me
Chad Zellmer is an Award-winning Director of Photography/Cinematographer/Drone Pilot with nearly 20 years experience in the television business. His work has taken him to over 50 countries around the globe and every state in the nation. Clients include, Comedy Central, Bravo, Facebook, ABC News, NBC, CBS, CNN Special Projects, FOX Sports, NASCAR, NFL Films, Discovery Channel, History Channel, Nat Geo, HGTV, National Parks Service, Food Network, Travel Channel, DIY, TruTv, Key Bank, Colorado Symphony, Colorado Ballet, Key Bank and many more (www.chadzellmer.com). Recent shoots include Returning the Favor with Mike Rowe, Haunted Gingerbread Showdown, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and Studio 58 with Von Miller.Chad brings a keen eye and tireless work ethic to every production. He is a master storyteller and brings his heart to every shoot. He is always looking for creative ways to take your production to the next level. From 1 man band news coverage to 8 camera shoots such as Haunted Gingerbread Showdown, he can do it all. He has extensive experience directing talent and hosts, hundreds of hours of handheld operation, extensive experience lighting single and 2 cam interviews, doing live shots, hundreds of hours of Movi and Drone operation and he shoots the best B-roll in the business. Equipped with a variety of equipment to fit most any productions needs, he is always looking to incorporate the newest and latest technologies in the industry. Equipment includes FS7 MII, C300 MK II, C300, 5D Mk IV, III, II Movi M5, 3 axis Time-lapse Sliders, Multiple drones, Dana Dolly, LED, Florescent and Tungsten Lighting packages, full grip kit and dozens of other toys to take your production up a notch.
Chad is also Section 107 certified for Drone operation and insured with hundreds of hours in the air. He has flown in dozens of countries around the world in tight quarters as well as indoor operation. He is equipped with multiple drones for each unique situation. Some productions require a large drone with a huge sensor, some require a quiet little drone that "can get the shot" just tell him what you need.
Chad Zellmer owns CZ Productions LLC. A fully insured production company in Denver, CO. By the way, Chad is a blast to work with, Give him a call.
License & Passport
| Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
| Secondary Job Title | Camera Operator (HD) |
|---|---|
| Job Titles | Video Editor, Director, Producer, Camera Operator, Cinematographer, Director of Photography (DOP), Videographer, Photographer, Camera Supervisor, Camera Assistant, Aerial / Drone Operator, Live Programming / Broadcasting |
| Years in industry | 6+ years |
| Musical Skills | Guitar |