Monday, June 4, 2012

So excited to announce our senior documentary just won an Emmy! So nice to know that hours spent in the editing bay at 3 in the morning are paying off. If you want to watch the show, check it out at Montana PBS.

http://watch.montanapbs.org/video/1947199924

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Patrolling the Big Sky part 2

Patrolling the Big Sky Part 2 from Erin Schermele on Vimeo.

Patrolling the Big Sky part 1

This is a thirty minute documentary that follows the lives on Montana Highway Patrol troopers. It was created by the Montana Journal class. I directed the film.

Needle and Thread

This is my attempt of the silhouette technique of stop motion animation.

Birthday Cake

This is my first attempt at stop motion animation. It is a digitized flip book.

Monday, November 15, 2010

SNAP

Participation in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, formally known as food stamps, has grown by 50 % in Montana in the past two years. My partner Jake Stevenson and I found a UM student who is benefiting from the program.

SNAP from Erin Schermele on Vimeo.



Monday, November 1, 2010

UM News 11.1.10

I directed this newscast.

UM News 11.1.10 from Erin Schermele on Vimeo.

Culinary School

The University of Montana has a new restaurant helping students acquire hands on experience. I found out what exactly these students are cooking up.

Culinary School from Erin Schermele on Vimeo.



Disability Services

One UM employee is helping print impaired students get the resources they need to exceed in school. My partner Kaelyn Kelly and I found out what tools he is using.

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Rugby

A Highschool student is striving to get women's rugby into High Schools. My partner Kaelyn Kelly and I found out why she thinks this is important.

Monday, October 18, 2010

UM news

This is an edition of UM news, directed by me.

Gymnastics Class

A gymnastics class at the University of Montana is attracting more students each semester. Reporter Tyler Velin and I found out how students are learning to tumble and flip through the air.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Show of Homes


Grief

This was a media arts group project. We were to make a movie out of still images. I cut and edited my own version that you see here

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Erin Schermele's Resume

Professional Experience

News:

- September 2009 to present, KPAX news station:

o Technical director: run technical board during live shows. Run audio board and cameras, produce graphics for air.

o Editor: edit together a sports show once a week called "Prep game of the week"

o Highlights shooter: travel with lady griz basketball team and shoot games to be edited for highlights, and coach's show.

o Replay technician: Run 3 replay decks during live broadcasts of Griz Football games

Radio:

- April 2010 to present, KBGA college radio station:

o News Director: Manage news department staff of 15 people, run story meetings, anchor the news, report and produce news packages.

-October 2009 to present, KBGA:

o Producer of news talkshow “Talking Heads”: run production meetings, correspondent on show, run audio board during show

- March 2009 to April 2010, KBGA:

o Reporter: produced weekly radio packages

SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES

Computer Skills: Knowledge with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point; 170 words per minute typing skills. Experience with Final Cut Pro, Avid, Velocity, Photoshop, and After Effects

Customer Service: Skills working with people in various situations. Able to think quickly on feet and act well under pressure

Education

University of Montana 2008-present

- pursing degree in radio and television production, minor in media arts

University Of Phoenix 2007-2008

Arizona State University 2006- 2007

Great Falls High School, Great Falls, MT 2002- May 06

-General Degree, G.P.A: 3.6

- National Honors Society

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Big Sky Brew Commercial

30 second commercial for a class project
requirements were it had to tell a story