— Max Wilke —

Video Editing &
Drone Videography

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— Max Wilke —

Video Editing &
Drone Videography

— Max Wilke — Video Editing & Drone Videography— Max Wilke — Video Editing & Drone Videography— Max Wilke — Video Editing & Drone Videography
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    • Social Media Work
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Hello, I'm Max.

Visual Storytelling from Ground to Air

FAA Part 107–Certified Drone Videographer and Supporting Editor focused on narrative-driven post-production. Advanced in Final Cut Pro with experience in color grading, sound design, and motion graphics. Combine aerial capture expertise with on-set production discipline and editorial precision to deliver polished, commercially ready content.

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Max as 2nd AC, holding a clipboard on the set.

PRODUCTION

AERIAL VIDEOGRAPHY

POST-PRODUCTION

Cinema honors graduate, having honed my skills as a prop master, production assistant, boom operator, 2nd AC, grip, and video editor, working alongside talented teams to bring creative visions to life through collaboration and hands-on experience.


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Developed skills and techniques used in filmmaking; Acquired an advanced knowledge of pro

Cinema honors graduate, having honed my skills as a prop master, production assistant, boom operator, 2nd AC, grip, and video editor, working alongside talented teams to bring creative visions to life through collaboration and hands-on experience.


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Developed skills and techniques used in filmmaking; Acquired an advanced knowledge of producing, directing, and editing.


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Advanced Lighting Techniques focused on the exploration of the creative possibilities of soundstage and location lighting as part of a storytelling process. 

Max as lighting assistant, holding a metal sheet.

POST-PRODUCTION

AERIAL VIDEOGRAPHY

POST-PRODUCTION

Experience with advanced video editing skills and knowledge of the latest editing software, tools, and techniques—excelling in color grading, sound design, and visual effects—shaping raw footage into compelling narratives that resonate with audiences and successfully communicate the intended message.


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Digital Cinematography exploring dig

Experience with advanced video editing skills and knowledge of the latest editing software, tools, and techniques—excelling in color grading, sound design, and visual effects—shaping raw footage into compelling narratives that resonate with audiences and successfully communicate the intended message.


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Digital Cinematography exploring digital capture with focus on image workflow: image manipulation, camera settings, shooting techniques, and post-production color-grading.


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Film Editing and working through techniques and aesthetics of film editing.

Max as aerial videographer, piloting a drone over his head.

AERIAL VIDEOGRAPHY

AERIAL VIDEOGRAPHY

AERIAL VIDEOGRAPHY

FAA-certified and insured drone videography for properties, places, and projects — safely, legally, and thoughtfully executed.


All aerial work is conducted in compliance with FAA regulations and local airspace requirements.


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Focusing on clean, cinematic aerial footage that serves the story or purpose of the project — not just flying for s

FAA-certified and insured drone videography for properties, places, and projects — safely, legally, and thoughtfully executed.


All aerial work is conducted in compliance with FAA regulations and local airspace requirements.


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Focusing on clean, cinematic aerial footage that serves the story or purpose of the project — not just flying for spectacle.


Every flight is planned with safety, airspace awareness, and the final deliverable in mind—perfect for real estate, inspections, small businesses, wineries,  tourism, and events.

Education / Training

Ariel/Drone Videography

FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107) 


DARTDrones Training

Ariel Photography & Videography, 

Basic Flight Training, 

Real World Flight Planning & Execution


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Film / Cinema

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA | May 2024

BA Cinema; 

Minor in Video Game Studies

cum laude


West Valley Community College 

Saratoga, CA | May 2022

AAT Film, TV, & Electronic Media; AA Film Studies; AA Liberal Arts: Arts & Humanities


Bay Area Video Coalition

San Francisco, CA | 2023

Video Production Bootcamp, Aesthetics of Editing, Audio for Video Production

Photo to the right: Drone shot by Max — overlooking the Pacific Ocean. 

Portfolio & Socials

Drone Demo Reel (YouTube)Portfolio (YouTube)Work ExperienceSocial Media WorkBackstagePond5 - Stock Photos & Videos
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Mad Skills

TECHNOLOGY

SOFT SKILLS

SOFT SKILLS

  • Final Cut Pro
  • iMovie 
  • Premier Pro
  • macOS and Apple hardware and software
  • Aerial videography via DJI Pro

SOFT SKILLS

SOFT SKILLS

SOFT SKILLS

  • Teamwork
  • Active Listener
  • Flexible
  • Open to Feedback
  • Creative
  • Collaborative

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