Chris Cush
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Professional Video Production Specialist and Video Editor with experience in short, long, commerical and social media video creation. A burning love for cinema and filmmaking coupled with NYU Film School training makes me well equipped and prepared to meet your video and film needs from scripting to editing and publishing.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Production Specialist/Consultant
Gabelli Funds
Rye, United States
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Created and uploaded over 290 videos for GabelliTV Youtube Channel; received over 72.5 thousand views and more than 980 subscribers.
- Provided video consulting and production services to investors at Gabelli Funds and Gamco Investors.
- Managed intake of stock presentations and ideas from team, transforming them into filmed content.
- Gave social media strategy assistance to the team; offered coaching to investors for enhancing their on-camera presentations to increase audience engagement.
- Edited out video performance errors, refined the look and feel of the videos' stories, and supplemented them with motion graphics made in Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
- Worked directly with and provided media advice to the Chairmen of Gabelli Funds and Gamco Investors; Created the media architecture and structure for Gabelli's media workflow.
Freelance Video Editor and Sound Designer
Self-employed
New York City
01.2020 - Current
- Lead Editor and post-production consultant on Gem Production's long-form documentary film, currently titled 'The Grandmaster: The Story of Ik Jo Kang'.
- Sound-designed feature films for various clients, including 2023 Catskill IFF Audience Drama Award winner, Tyler.
- Edited Shorts for various student projects, including Behind the Scenes, Man of the Street, and URP!
Video Editor
Lovelle
New York, United States
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Edited 15 short-form ads for fashion and beauty brands
- Selected music and sfx to match mood of videos
- Worked with team to build new social media brand.
Assistant Video Editor
ViacomCBS
New York City Metropolitan Area
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Cut promotional trailers and promos for Nick television shows
- Pulled selects from Nick Television shows for editors
- Quality controlled hi res footage and graphics
- Formatted content for different social media platforms
- Created music cues for legal department.
Junior Color Assist
Company 3
New York, United States
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted in the setup and calibration of color bays for the colorist to work on feature films and television series
- Updated DaVinci Resolve timelines with color determined by colorists for each version of the edit
- Troubleshot new workflows and tools for receiving and delivering the best quality image on a show
- Worked with and organized metadata for projects and video clips
- Delivered shows in different formats and codecs.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA - Film and Television Production
New York University
01.2020
Skills
- Motion Graphics
- Video Production
- Video Editing
- Sound design
- Filming
- Scriptwriting
- Post-production
Timeline
Video Production Specialist/Consultant
Gabelli Funds
03.2023 - 07.2024
Video Editor
Lovelle
11.2022 - 02.2023
Assistant Video Editor
ViacomCBS
06.2021 - 09.2021
Junior Color Assist
Company 3
01.2021 - 01.2022
Freelance Video Editor and Sound Designer
Self-employed
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA - Film and Television Production
New York University
Similar Profiles
Catherine HensonCatherine Henson
Faculty Coordinator at Fordham University – Gabelli School of BusinessFaculty Coordinator at Fordham University – Gabelli School of Business
SHARONE ADLERSHARONE ADLER
Business owner / Designer at Anna Gabelli DesignBusiness owner / Designer at Anna Gabelli Design
Amar SargodiyaAmar Sargodiya
Team Member at Gabelli School of Business Consulting Cup ChallengeTeam Member at Gabelli School of Business Consulting Cup Challenge
Aldony B MarinoAldony B Marino
Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Inbound (Stocking) at TargetGuest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Inbound (Stocking) at Target
TONY PETTINATOTONY PETTINATO
Founder, Lead Photographer, and Retoucher at Pettinato Photography LTDFounder, Lead Photographer, and Retoucher at Pettinato Photography LTD