Joshua Dennard
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
With over a decade of video editing experience, I bring a rich history from the days of linear editing to mastering current industry-standard tools like the Adobe Creative Suite and Avid. My career evolution reflects a deep understanding of the craft, from tape-based workflows to the latest digital formats. My proficiency extends across a broad spectrum of projects, including television, film, and digital content, showcasing a versatility that adapts to the narrative and technical demands of each unique project. Known for a collaborative spirit, I consistently deliver compelling visual stories that engage audiences and support the creative vision of my collaborators. Supportive Assistant Editor with outstanding success at organization and communication. Adept at multitasking in the most stressful of situations and maintaining accuracy, professionalism and supportive productivity after long, strenuous hours.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Editor
Pargo Productions
02.2023 - Current
- Ingest Dailies into Adobe Premiere for offline editor manually created sync sound dailies within Adobe Premiere.
- Kept track of all VFX pulls and final shots and delivered to online editorial in timely fashion.
- Oversaw film completion during online editorial process.
- Handled internal staff correspondence through emails and scheduling.
- Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
- Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
- Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines.
- Established and implemented workflows to streamline editing processes.
- Collaborated with design, editorial and marketing departments to meet desired content goals.
Assistant Editor
TYCOR Films
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed 4K workflows with and without use of 2K intermediate proxy.
- Managed backup of projects and client media.
- Conform offline projects with online material for final delivery in HD/2K/4K using various systems (Adobe CC, & Davinci Resolve).
- Online edit with many different source file formats for Online Editorial (RED, Alexa, Black Magic, DSLR, GoPro, Film Scans, etc).
- Reorganized complicated and unorganized offline editorial projects to reconnect to camera original sources.
- Research, develop and pitch new workflows to post facility to maintain efficiency through entire post pipeline.
- Provided dailies to producers.
Assistant Editor
Hot Take Productions
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Project completed using Avid Media Composer
- Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
- Established and implemented workflows to streamline editing processes.
- Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
- Collaborated with design, editorial and marketing departments to meet desired content goals.
- Organized scenes, synched audio, and prepared timeline.
Assistant Editor
Triple Horse Studios
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Generate QT and AAF deliverables for Audio Post.
- Split scene work with lead editor.
- Insert and review color retakes with Director and Post Supervisor.
- Create in house color dailies reels for internal review.
- Composite shots when necessary to fix technical issues with color footage.
- Generate final deliverables for client and closed caption house.
Assistant Editor
Nasser Entertainment Inc.
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Using Premiere Pro, to cut the foundation which acted as a blueprint for the lead editor.
- Handled internal staff correspondence through emails and scheduling.
- Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits.
- Established and implemented workflows to streamline editing processes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Filmmaking & Video Production
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA12.2016
Skills
- Editorial
- Data Management
- Compositing
- Attention to Detail
- Digital Editing
- Content Management Systems
- Managing Media
- Project Management
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
Accomplishments
- Consistently problem solve on the fly technical hurdles to meet client deadlines. I never present a problem without a solution.
- Completed projects already in progress by other team members in their absence.
- Provided entire scene layouts for senior editor to use. Many of which weren't changed.
- Stepped up as post-supervisor for some projects overwhelmed with the post production process. Covering technical issues, communication, and deadlines.
- Researched, developed, and implemented workflows unique to editorial/color/sound system.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop VFX/SFX tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 5 editorial staff members.
Timeline
Assistant Editor
Pargo Productions
02.2023 - Current
Assistant Editor
TYCOR Films
11.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant Editor
Hot Take Productions
10.2022 - 11.2022
Assistant Editor
Triple Horse Studios
06.2022 - 08.2022
Assistant Editor
Nasser Entertainment Inc.
12.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Filmmaking & Video Production
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Technical Proficiency
Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects), Davinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, DVS, Digital Cinema Camera Online Editorial and Workflow, Digital Beta Cam, D5 and SR Tape Decks, MS Office Word and Excel, Apple OSX and Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.
Technical Proficiency
Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects), Davinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, DVS, Digital Cinema Camera Online Editorial and Workflow, Digital Beta Cam, D5 and SR Tape Decks, MS Office Word and Excel, Apple OSX and Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.