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Justin Schenk

Denton,TX

Summary

Highly adaptable, multi-disciplinary Video Editor and A/V Post-Production Specialist with a professional focus on blending artistic sensibility, commercial appeal, and technical expertise to produce distinctive, engaging content.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Audio Post-Production Mix Engineer

The Branch Church
10.2021 - Current

Turned a multi-track recording of the church's live weekly worship set into a fully produced, mixed, and mastered final product.


  • Adhered to weekly broadcast deadlines
  • Data management
  • Created use programming to create custom workflow solutions
  • Track editing and cleanup.
  • Vocal tuning
  • Instrument enhancement and replacement
  • Time alignment and quantization
  • Created balance and separation across frequency spectrum
  • Delivered a polished product adhering to contemporary broadcast standards

Freelance Audio Mix Engineer

Self-Employed
01.2016 - Current

Provided audio mixing and mastering services to artists and sound libraries working from a multi-tracked session or a set of recorded stems.


  • Mixed and edited voices, music, and sound effects for balance and emotional impact.
  • Collaborated with clients to determine project scopes and set milestones.
  • Produced additional recorded material to help clients better achieve their vision.
  • Experience in multiple genres, but especially jazz, classical, and indie rock.

Online Video Editor

The Branch Church
10.2021 - Current

Edited together video, audio, still imagery, and motion graphics to create a version of the weekly church service better fit for an online audience.


  • Data management of very large files
  • Camera codec & RAW management (DNxH*, XAVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW, Blackmagic RAW, Canon RAW, CinemaDNG, H.264/5, and more)
  • Colorspace Conforming (CLog, SLog, DCI-P3, Rec.709/2020 and more)
  • Creative editing
  • Multi-Cam workflows
  • Color correction and grading
  • Light compositing work
  • 4K 24p/30p/60p deliverables adhereing to broadcast and streaming standards
  • Audio mastering for broadcast and streaming

Professional Musician and Multi-Instrumentalist

Self-employed
01.2008 - Current

Hired as freelance guitarist and multi-instrumentalist (guitar, piano, bass, drums, trumpet, flute) in various professional settings.

Experience includes:

  • Performance: Active member in top DFW corporate bands, successful local bands, occasional touring artists, and numerous worship bands across the metroplex.
  • Recording: Provided tracks for film, TV, and radio.
  • Teaching: 15 years of experience instructing all age groups.
  • Genre Proficiency: Versatile across many popular and art music genres, with specialization in jazz, classical, indie rock, and CCM/worship.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Jazz Studies

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
05.2010

Skills

  • Creativity: Strong creative, artistic mindset
  • IT Skills: Proficient in server management, systems integration, networking, and virtualization
  • Operating Systems: Experienced in Windows, Windows Server, Linux, Android, and MacOS
  • Hardware: Own render/storage servers, powerful workstations, and high-quality post-production equipment
  • Connectivity: Gigabit (soon to be 25 Gigabit) fiber connection with global remote server access
  • Programming Languages: Skilled in Python, PowerShell, Linux coding, and AutoHotKey
  • Automation: Proficient in scripting to automate recurring tasks and increase productivity
  • Software Customization: Experience using software APIs to add custom features to existing professional software
  • Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro (secondary) and highly proficient in DaVinci Resolve Studio (primary)
  • Color Correction: Highly proficient in DaVinci Resolve Studio for color work
  • Audio Editing: Cubase 12, Ableton Live 11 (primary), and ProTools Studio (secondary)
  • Visual Effects: Somewhat proficient with Adobe After Effects for VFX, editing, and compositing
  • Photography: Background in photography and photo editing, Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop

Additional Information

Portfolio of work available upon request.

Timeline

Audio Post-Production Mix Engineer

The Branch Church
10.2021 - Current

Online Video Editor

The Branch Church
10.2021 - Current

Freelance Audio Mix Engineer

Self-Employed
01.2016 - Current

Professional Musician and Multi-Instrumentalist

Self-employed
01.2008 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Jazz Studies

University of North Texas
Justin Schenk