Eric Gauder


Editor.

Videographer.

Director.

Featured roles

  • Jan 2019-Present │Northwest United Methodist Church

    • Directly oversees a five-member media team; directing and producing live and pre-recorded audio/visual media.

    • Manages live production filming, production, and livestreams of weekly church services and special events.

    • Attends meetings and acts as a subject matter expert; providing technical guidance on live services, pre-recorded productions, media system purchasing/ installations.

    • Designs, films, edits, and executes pre-recorded services and livestream productions.

    • Trains new team members and volunteers to assist during live and pre-recorded productions/services.

  • Oct 2015-Present │Eric Gauder Video

    • Identifies and executes plans that meet the needs of clients in pre-produced and live video productions. These included commercials, weddings, bar mitzvahs, and other events.

    • Acted as assistant director and lead editor in the 90-minute feature film, Kampout (2016).

    • Working knowledge of various cameras including Canon, GoPro, Panasonic, JVC, and BlackMagic.

    • Experienced with editing, lighting, color correction, motion graphics, audio/music editing, video compositing, animation, and digital special effects.

    • Experienced with Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, SlingStudio and BlackMagic ATEM.

    • Contracts services as a camera operator for large-scale, multi-camera productions.

  • July 2021 - Sept 2022 │OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital

    • Provided the day-to-day leadership and direction in the operations of a high-quality, high-volume food service operation. Ensured 600+ patient meal deliveries were made on time per meal service.

    • Directly oversaw 30+ staff members. Handled daily job assignments, training, and evaluation of employees.

    • Initiated a new workflow to improve system wide production, efficiency, and quality in a demanding timeline.

    • Led daily operations to achieve optimum cost controls in an effort to maximize revenue and minimize cost.

    • Served as a front-line worker if necessary to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently.

  • May 2013 - Sep 2013│Mills James

    • Responsible for the setup and strike of the AV equipment for productions, live shows, meetings and events.

    • Picked up and delivered AV rental equipment as needed.

    • Performed warehouse operations duties including: checking in and out of audio-visual equipment and loading equipment into vehicles, ensuring accurate records and communication.

    • Collaborated on and completed special projects as requested; such as the monthly setup and strike of the Cash Explosion set, collaborating with OhioLottery staff.

150

Live broadcasts directed

9

Years working professionally

5,000+

Hours editing content

2

Feature-length films

500+

Videos produced and edited

  Projects and live events

    • 2019–present

    • Livestreaming and video production

    • Roles: director/producer

    • Producing and directing weekly livestream productions, directly supervising one to two staff members. Incorporates live bands, choirs, instrumentalists, as well as pre-recorded video materials.

    • 2019 tradeshow promotional video

    • Roles: director, videographer, editor

    • Featured in industry tradeshows attended by CAMS

    • 2016 feature film

    • 2016 live event recording to promo video

    • 2016 live event recording to promo video

    • 2014 & 2015 live event broadcast and recording

    • 2013-2014 feature film

    • 2013, 2015-2018 live event broadcast and recording

    • 2013 & 2014 live event broadcast and recording

    • Roles: co-director, playback

    • Dancing with the Athens Stars – named after the popular ABC reality show – is a local dancing competition and fundraiser, benefiting the American Red Cross of Southeastern Ohio. Well-known dancers and local leaders practice for months to get on stage and earn viewer votes. One vote equaled one dollar, and this fundraiser earned over $40,000 each year with the live broadcast playing a huge role in the success of the donation drive.

    • 2013 TV production

    • 2012–2013 live TV production