David Mercado

Edited promos, trailers and teases for a multitude of series and films both original and acquired.

• Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
• Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
• Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.

Lead Editor on House Of The Dragon Season 1 Behind The Scenes Campaign

• Elevated overall video quality with meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of post-production, including color grading, sound design, and motion graphics integration.
• Enhanced video production quality by utilizing advanced editing techniques and innovative storytelling methods.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce compelling visual content, driving brand awareness and audience engagement.
• Managed capture and editing of video footage to monitor consistency.

Edited the first 12 episodes of UFC:Destined to stream on ESPN+

• Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers.

• Trim film segments to specified lengths, and reassemble segments in sequences that present stories with maximum effect.

• Determine the specific audio and visual effects and music necessary to complete films.

• Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.

Edited episodes promoting Disney Cruiselines.

• Review footage sequence by sequence to become familiar with it before assembling it into a final product.

• Confer with producers and directors concerning layout or editing approaches needed to increase dramatic or entertainment value of productions.

Was the finishing editor on all 8 episodes for Season 1 of National Geographic's Chain Of Command.

• Managed all final mixed and graded content for final delivery
• Made sure all content was within legal parameters prior to delivery

Edited Season 2 (16 Episodes) of Complex Con(versations).

• Cut shot sequences to different angles at specific points in scenes, making each individual cut as fluid and seamless as possible.

Produced and edited promotions for films, series, sports events and special presentations.

• Developed concepts. Edited content. Directed voice-over talent. Supervised graphic, color grading and audio mix sessions.

• Managed prescribed deadlines.

• Responsible for administrative and logistical project oversight.

Lead editor and co-producer on the feature length musical documentary Colin Hay: Waiting For My Real Life.

• Confer with producers and directors concerning layout or editing approaches needed to increase dramatic or entertainment value of productions.

• Review footage sequence by sequence to become familiar with it before assembling it into a final product.

• Manipulate plot, score, sound, and graphics to make the parts into a continuous whole, working closely with people in audio, visual, music, optical or special effects departments.

• Cut shot sequences to different angles at specific points in scenes, making each individual cut as fluid and seamless as possible.

• Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.

Editor:

• Edited Short form On Air promos for various major TV Networks
• Edited Trailers for independent films

Assistant Editor:

• Managed media and projects for several editors and audio mixers

• Managed media and projects
  
• Editing short form, web-based promos