I would definitely recommend Maxwell for editing videos. I will most likely use him again in the future [He did]

Absolutely fantastic! I asked for aerial footage for my wedding and I couldn't be more pleased with the final product. He did a phenomenal job capturing the venue and the surrounding area!

Dear Friends: Let me answer questions that may be on your mind: Who am I? The Free Union rep who oversaw Maxwell Mandell’s video project with us. Am I related to Maxwell Mandell in any way? Categorically No! Would I work with Maxwell Mandell again? Emphatically Yes! Would I recommend him to my closest friends? My mother? Another school? Absolutely! Why? In short, because he did a high quality job on time and was a joy to work with. Can you be more specific? Yes. Maxwell Mandell is: Professional: hardworking, on time, communicative, organized… Maxwell kept close track of each suggestion we made (e.g., “As you film and edit, be sure to think like a parent looking for a school. “Will my child be happy here? Will she be motivated to learn?). He kept in close touch. If he needed more footage, he would return to get it — all during the pandemic when everyone needed to be masked, distant, careful. Able to listen to the client: attentive, wheels always turning, responsive, never defensive… I have had collaborative experiences that were excruciating to manage because the videographer always knew better — like a local TV station that produced for us an unusable video. But if Maxwell has a competing idea, he will express it and explain his rationale. Example: I was convinced the video should open and close one way while Maxwell had another idea. I demurred and the final product is appreciably better. Artistic: sensitive, eye for detail, good camera sense. Maxwell sees the whole project through the eyes of the audience. He could mix long shots with close-ups so the viewer did not tire. Much of his artistry came to the surface through his editing and technical work. Technically a wizard — camera work, editor, lighting, color correction, directing…Maxwell took 20+ hours of footage and edited it into a two minute video that was “of a piece.” He corrected lighting such that it was balanced throughout, whether he filmed indoors, outdoors, cloudy, or sunny. He has shooting and editing tricks that make the product flow and effectively told the story of a school that is open during the pandemic. Maxwell’s interpersonal skills helped him connect with adults and children to complete this project. Whenever he had to stage a scene or interview a student, he always did so with respect. Maxwell Mandell did a superlative job for us and we commend him unequivocally. Feel free to call me if you need more.

The photos turned out absolutely amazing! The quality and editing were great. I'm so so so happy I was able to find him for the Exodus at VT Spring 2022 showcase and that we were able to work together! I can't wait to see the photos he'll take for the Spring 2023 showcase!

Maxwell did an amazing job taking photos of our Exodus dance showcase. Despite the complicated lighting conditions which can be tricky to capture well on camera, his photos came out vibrant and dynamic, with a great selection of poses and shots.

The photos for the Exodus Spring Showcase 2022 came out so well I posted them on all my socials and have had many of them as my desktop wallpaper! I'm so excited for this semester's showcase pictures too!

I recorded my college music supplements with Maxwell, and could not have chosen better. He was very patient, and the quality of the final video was amazing. I highly recommend Maxwell for any recording or filming jobs!

Excellent person with great equipment! He can help you finish that song or film you’ve been meaning to produce forever. He is a professional with high-end technology and quality acoustics. Would recommend!

Maxwell has been such an engaged and caring person with our children, especially our youngest two (ages 9 and 10). Our family lives in a residence hall, where Maxwell is a student. Whenever he's with them he always listens closely and follows their interests. And when our children attend events in the building, Maxwell always helps them to feel comfortable. He's flexible and always positive. I especially appreciate how he's worked with our son to make stop-motion videos, and present their work to our whole community! Really, he's become a great family friend - and we're so grateful to have him in the residence hall with us!

Maxwell is amazing. He is patient and kind and firm. He listened to our kiddos - what they liked and didn't - and was wiling to engage and explore their interests. And he did it with the utmost patience and care. He's always proposing new ideas for engaging our kids. He's flexible and punctual and very thoughtful.

Maxwell is thoughtful, caring, and creative. I have 3 children ages 9-11, and 2 have special needs. Maxwell arrived with things to do and took time to get to know each child's interests. He was on time or early. My kids often requested that my husband and I leave so that Maxwell can come over to babysit. I would highly recommend Maxwell.