Daniel Ellsworth
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Adaptable Video Editor offering 6 years of video editing success. Talent in assembling raw footage, reordering sequences and adjusting content to align with artistic vision. Aiming to leverage strong proficiency in Premiere Pro to add value to projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Video Editor
Av Squad
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Deliver various types of media and assets to clients in a timely fashion using industry standard software and methods
- Prepare projects and video assets for finishers and finishing houses
- Ingest and transcode media according to internal guidelines
- Updating sequences with up to date footage and audio
- Organize and ship billable cue sheets.
- Enhanced video quality by skillfully utilizing editing software and techniques.
- Collaborated with the production team for seamless integration of video and audio elements.
Digital Media Technician
Premiere Digital Services
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Deliver media to various Apple platforms using transporter
- Manipulate XML metadata to be in line with Apple specifications
- Organize and quality check various types of media according to Apple and company policy.
- Enhanced equipment performance by conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
- Reduced downtime for machines through proactive identification and resolution of technical issues.
Film Editor
Freelance
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Visual Effects Society Bay Area Chapter: Condensed a live format interview and Q&A from its original 2hr to a more digestible 45min
- Created motion graphics from scratch using After Effects
- Big Picture San Francisco: Assisted a team of 10+ on set production of 5 Mannci's SleepWorld commercials
- Interacted directly with Animal Handlers to ensure the safety of both human and animal cast on set
- Worked as Grip(Electric), Set Designer, Zoom Jockey, and Graphics Supervisor
- Relayed information from the local government to ensure cast safety and compliance with regulations
- Directed talent during live broadcast of budgetary discussions held by Venture Act Capital.
- Enhanced storytelling by skillfully selecting and arranging footage for a variety of film projects.
- Streamlined post-production workflows by implementing efficient editing techniques and software tools.
Design Runner
Battalion One Fire Protection
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Demonstrated working knowledge of city permits and policies
- Managed calendars and trackers with information on the availability of permits.
Video Editor
Mr, Smith Studios
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Assembled and arranged video content using non-linear video editors
- Designed and created motion graphics and lower thirds that fit within style guides provided by clients.
Senior Game Advisor
Game Stop
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Handled cash transactions of 100$+
- Maintained store front
- Met/exceeded monthly membership sales quota.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and product knowledge to gamers.
- Increased store revenue through upselling techniques and promoting add-on products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Digital Film
SAE Expression College
Emeryville, CA12.2020
Skills
- Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- Adobe Media Encoder
- Final Cut Pro X
- DaVinci Resolve
- Unreal Engine 4
- Cinematography
- Production Lighting
- Microsoft Office
- Drop Box
- FrameIO
- Cinema 4D
- Blender
- Auto Cad
- Aspera
- Excel
- Word
- Outlook
- Collaborative Team Player
- Organizational Abilities
- Script Interpretation
- Visual effects integration
- Familiarity with video formats
- Working under pressure
- Multitasking capabilities
- Efficient media management
- Attention to detail
Pronouns
HE/HIM
Timeline
Assistant Video Editor
Av Squad
06.2022 - 08.2023
Digital Media Technician
Premiere Digital Services
10.2021 - 06.2022
Design Runner
Battalion One Fire Protection
11.2020 - 05.2021
Video Editor
Mr, Smith Studios
09.2019 - 01.2020
Film Editor
Freelance
06.2019 - 08.2021
Senior Game Advisor
Game Stop
01.2018 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Digital Film
SAE Expression College