Hi, I'm Michael Harding, a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor and Filmmaker based in Vienna, Austria. With extensive experience in post-production for image films, music videos, commercials, and branded content, I specialize in bringing cinematic flair, rhythm, and storytelling to every project I work on. I'm passionate about crafting strong visual identities and dynamic pacing to tell compelling stories through video. I have been working as a Director of Photography and Producer at the company "Ape Connection" since 2020 and have been freelancing internationally since 2019. Whether it’s editing high-impact music videos or managing productions from concept to delivery, I enjoy every aspect of video creation, including sound design, motion graphics, and color grading.…

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Hi, I'm Michael Harding, a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor and Filmmaker based in Vienna, Austria. With extensive experience in post-production for image films, music videos, commercials, and branded content, I specialize in bringing cinematic flair, rhythm, and storytelling to every project I work on. I'm passionate about crafting strong visual identities and dynamic pacing to tell compelling stories through video. I have been working as a Director of Photography and Producer at the company "Ape Connection" since 2020 and have been freelancing internationally since 2019. Whether it’s editing high-impact music videos or managing productions from concept to delivery, I enjoy every aspect of video creation, including sound design, motion graphics, and color grading.…

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Hi, I’m Michael Harding, a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor and Filmmaker based in Vienna, Austria. With extensive experience in post-production for image films, music videos, commercials, and branded content, I specialize in bringing cinematic flair, rhythm, and storytelling to every project I work on. I’m passionate about crafting strong visual identities and dynamic pacing to tell compelling stories through video.

I have been working as a Director of Photography and Producer at the company “Ape Connection” since 2020 and have been freelancing internationally since 2019. Whether it’s editing high-impact music videos or managing productions from concept to delivery, I enjoy every aspect of video creation, including sound design, motion graphics, and color grading.

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Language

German
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English
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Work Experience

D.O.P. & Producer at Ape Connection
January 1, 2020 - Present
Directed and produced video content including branded commercials, music videos, and short-form web content. Managed productions from concept to delivery with full creative and technical oversight.
Freelance Videographer & Editor at Vienna & International
January 1, 2019 - Present
Edited high-impact music videos, commercials, and corporate films for clients such as IKEA, Siemens, Red Bull, Adidas. Specialized in storytelling through dynamic pacing, strong visual identity, and stylized color grading. Delivered complete post-productions including sound design, visual effects, and motion graphics.

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Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail
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    A showcase of my favorite cinematography projects from the past years — featuring commercials, image films, branded content, and creative projects. This reel highlights my work as a filmmaker, videographer, and Director of Photography (DOP) based in Vienna, Austria.

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    This reel is part of my creative portfolio, where I explore different approaches to visual storytelling and commercial-style filmmaking.