Lynell Middlebrooks

• Improvised photographic methods and techniques.
• Collaborated successfully with variety of personalities and work styles.
• Reviewed scenes to determine pacing and continuity and trimmed shots to fit with content.
• Managed graphics, sound, music and color corrections for videos.
• Edited video by adding graphics, titles, audio and special effects.
• Cropped, manipulated and performed color-balance for final images.
• Collaborated with clients to guarantee satisfaction with photos.
• Handled technical setup such as lighting and sound for each shot.
• Set and maintained organized and detailed schedules for production.
• Collaborated with specialists, producers and designers to produce original video content for projects.
• Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by implementing new editing software and tools.
• Mentored junior editors, sharing knowledge of industry best practices and fostering professional growth.
• Stayed current on industry trends and advancements in technology to ensure cutting-edge video editing techniques were employed consistently.
• Developed creative visual effects that enhanced storytelling elements and captured audience attention.
• Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.

• Identify best methods to use when directing actors and managing technical crew members.
• Reviewed film, recordings or rehearsals to verify conformance to production and broadcast standards.
• Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes.
• Tracking daily progress against the filming production schedule.
• Assisted production and distribution of memos, newsletters, email updates and other forms of communication.
• Coordinated international shooting locations and logistics seamlessly while adhering to strict deadlines without compromising quality or creative vision.
• Oversaw post-production processes, ensuring seamless editing, sound design, visual effects integration, and finalization of films within budget constraints.
• Crafted plan for breaking news events and trained and prepared entire staff on how to handle such scenarios.

• Edited high-quality video content, ensuring smooth transitions, color correction, and polished final products.
• Worked with clients to bring their vision to life through creative storytelling and cinematic editing.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Utilized industry-standard software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and After Effects for professional video production.
• Selected and synchronized music, sound effects, and voiceover to enhance storytelling.
• Optimized video formats for different platforms, including social media, YouTube, and websites.
• Collaborated with videographers, scriptwriters, and marketing teams to create engaging visual content.

✔ Successfully edited 200+ commercial for various brands.
✔ Delivered 70% of projects ahead of schedule, maintaining high client satisfaction.
✔ Increased video engagement rates by 12% through creative storytelling techniques.
✔ Edited and delivered a Car commercial that gained 500,000 views and recognition.
✔ Built a strong reputation as a go-to video editor for high-quality, cinematic wedding films.

• Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, meeting strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality results.
• Saw concepts through to completion by working to develop final edits, color and other elements in post-production process.