David Gaudio
Woodland Hills,CA
Summary
Dynamic video editor with a proven track record at MGM-TV, specializing in cinematic promotion and audio mixing. Expert in Adobe Premiere Pro, Crafted compelling narratives that enhance viewer engagement. Collaborative approach and storytelling skills have driven successful promotional content for award-winning series and impactful campaigns. Hardworking and talented individual with many years of hands-on experience in various aspects of video post-production process. Robust knowledge of film history has frequently aided in making projects more accessible and attractive to general audiences.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Editor
Client - MGM Television
Los Angeles, California
12.2010 - 02.2026
- THE HANDMAID'S TALE - Edited and mixed all episodic promos for seasons two through the final sixth season for the Emmy award-winning series.
- Developed engaging promotional content to enhance viewer engagement.
- Collaborated with producers to understand project requirements and timelines.
- Utilized editing software to enhance video quality and visual effects.
- FARGO - Edited and mixed episodic promos for the entire fourth and fifth seasons of the acclaimed series based on the Coen Brothers' classic film.
- LAUREN LAKE'S PATERNITY COURT and COUPLES COURT WITH THE CUTLERS - Produced, edited, and mixed over 700 episodic promos for these two daily courtroom series, which were broadcast to over 90% of syndication markets in America.
- MGM RESCORING - Rescored and remixed hundreds of promos and trailers using the BMG Music Library.
- MGM CONSUMER PRODUCTS - Edited and mixed complete corporate reels to promote upcoming MGM projects.
Social video editor
Client - Underdog Fantasy Sports
08.2024 - 07.2025
- HEED THE CALL - Edited dozens of social media videos for the popular YouTube football show.
- Utilized editing software to create engaging visual narratives for target audiences.
- Conducted quality checks to ensure videos met technical specifications before release.
- Implemented visual effects, animation, color correction techniques, and audio mixing to enhance the overall quality of videos.
- Edited raw footage into cohesive narratives using Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Managed graphics, sound, music, and color corrections for videos.
Video Editor
Client - Television Academy Foundation
Los Angeles, California
04.2019 - 05.2019
- PROMOTIONAL VIDEO - Created to raise awareness of the Foundation's various programs.
- Collaborated with producers to understand project requirements and timelines.
- Edited video by adding graphics, titles, audio and special effects.
- Implemented visual effects, animation, color correction techniques, and audio mixing to enhance the overall quality of videos.
- Edited raw footage into cohesive narratives using Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Managed graphics, sound, music, and color corrections for videos.
Video Editor
Client - Samuel Goldwyn Company
Los Angeles, California
01.2013 - 07.2018
- Produced, edited, and mixed theatrical trailers for the prestigious Samuel Goldwyn Company.
- Film titles included Allure, Chicken People, and Can We Take A Joke?
- Trailers consistently went viral.
- Collaborated with executives to achieve a winning portrait of each film.
Video Editor
Client - R. B. Davies Inc.
Los Angeles, California
02.2015 - 06.2015
- WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT - Edited stories such as 'Soldier Ride' for non-profit infomercial.
- Edited video content for promotional materials and social media platforms.
- Utilized Avid editing software to enhance video quality and visual effects.
- Reviewed footage to select the best takes for final edits.
- Communicated with team members to ensure alignment on creative vision.
Video Editor
Client - Xlrator Media
Los Angeles, CA
05.2014 - 10.2014
- Produced and edited video presentation FEEL RICH to promote an organization that highlights the need for better nutrition in urban areas.
- Collaborated with well-known producer Quincy Jones III to boost awareness for his project.
Video Editor
Client - The Walt Disney Company
Burbank, CA
03.1994 - 07.2005
- Edited and produced weekly trailers to promote feature films from the Disney library for syndicated broadcast release, and edited features to conform to syndication markets' specs.
- Collaborated with directors to assure quality of edited features - including such well-known filmmakers as Peter Weir (for his films DEAD POETS SOCIETY and GREEN CARD), Warren Beatty (for his film DICK TRACY), and John Landis (for his film OSCAR).
- Managed post-production workflows, ensuring timely delivery of projects under tight deadlines.
Video Editor
R. B. Davies
Los Angeles, CA
04.1986 - 06.1993
- Edited several featured stories for WorldVision, a relief organization dedicated to helping developing countries with emergency food and shelter situations.
- Worked in collaboration with producers who traveled to distressed countries such as Mozambique and Ethiopia to create compelling stories that raised millions of dollars in aid.
- Earned an education in video post-production from working with footage taken under extremely difficult situations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Motion Pictures/Television
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA09-1981
Master of Arts - Motion Pictures/Television
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA06-1985
Skills
- Video editing and audio mixing
- Encyclopedic knowledge of film history
- Adobe Premiere Pro expertise
- Color correction techniques
- Storytelling and narrative development
Websites
Timeline
Social video editor
Client - Underdog Fantasy Sports
08.2024 - 07.2025
Video Editor
Client - Television Academy Foundation
04.2019 - 05.2019
Video Editor
Client - R. B. Davies Inc.
02.2015 - 06.2015
Video Editor
Client - Xlrator Media
05.2014 - 10.2014
Video Editor
Client - Samuel Goldwyn Company
01.2013 - 07.2018
Video Editor
Client - MGM Television
12.2010 - 02.2026
Video Editor
Client - The Walt Disney Company
03.1994 - 07.2005
Video Editor
R. B. Davies
04.1986 - 06.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Motion Pictures/Television
UCLA
Master of Arts - Motion Pictures/Television
UCLA
References
Edward Mangus, Photography Instructor, Santa Monica College
Rich Bornstein, Producer