My primary specialty is aerial cinematography; however, I also greatly enjoy shooting handheld footage and would consider myself to be highly proficient in both disciplines. I have youtube portfolio of work I have done on my own and for classes, and I am currently working on a short film in a capstone class. In addition to production, I have a strong passion for post-production and take particular satisfaction in editing footage to craft compelling visual narratives. I am currently continuing to develop my FPV drone skills and would consider myself as a capable and reliable pilot at my level, with the ability to execute complex maneuvers safely and effectively.

Matthew McGahren

My primary specialty is aerial cinematography; however, I also greatly enjoy shooting handheld footage and would consider myself to be highly proficient in both disciplines. I have youtube portfolio of work I have done on my own and for classes, and I am currently working on a short film in a capstone class. In addition to production, I have a strong passion for post-production and take particular satisfaction in editing footage to craft compelling visual narratives. I am currently continuing to develop my FPV drone skills and would consider myself as a capable and reliable pilot at my level, with the ability to execute complex maneuvers safely and effectively.

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My primary specialty is aerial cinematography; however, I also greatly enjoy shooting handheld footage and would consider myself to be highly proficient in both disciplines. I have youtube portfolio of work I have done on my own and for classes, and I am currently working on a short film in a capstone class. In addition to production, I have a strong passion for post-production and take particular satisfaction in editing footage to craft compelling visual narratives. I am currently continuing to develop my FPV drone skills and would consider myself as a capable and reliable pilot at my level, with the ability to execute complex maneuvers safely and effectively.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor / Videographer at Connell Studio
September 1, 2025 - Present
Shot and edited videos for collaborations; Edited footage in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Video Editor / Videographer at Story House Real Estate
June 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Drone videography, handheld camera videography/photography, video editing (color correcting and grading).
Video Editor / Videographer at JMU Varsity Athletics Communications Video Team
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Shot and edited videos for sports teams; logged footage in ShareBrowser.
Video Editor / Designer at JMU Office of Creative Propulsion
September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Created and edited a promotional video for the Songtuary program; created a Canva slideshow advertising the Office of Creative Propulsion.
Participant at JMU Intensive Summer Film Program, New York City
June 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Participated in an intensive summer film program.
Landscaper / Invasive Species Worker at Middle Mountain Farm
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023
Weed whacking, weeding, lopping, invasive work, watering plants, mulching.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Video and Cinema (Concentration: Digital Video and Cinema) at James Madison University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Professional Services