Maren Patton
Video Editor
New York,NY
Summary
Adaptable Video Editor with 11 years of hands-on experience editing film and video pieces to suit audiences. Versed in transcoding videos, digitizing raw video and encoding files. Tech-savvy and creative professional familiar with video editing apps. Qualified Editor with technical skills and eye for detail. History of working with projects of different sizes and for different genres. Focused on delivering quality results in line with creative vision.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Editor
Self Employed Web
New York, NY
01.2012 - 04.2023
- Edited video by adding graphics, titles, audio and special effects.
- Managed graphics, sound, music and color corrections for videos.
- Analyzed video content for quality control and editorial corrections.
- Transformed footage and assets to create compelling videos and content.
- Collaborated with creative team and director to align editing approach with artistic vision.
- Uploaded final cuts to content management systems and client platforms.
- Completed sound design, sequence selection and compression for post-production purposes.
- Implemented keyframe animations effectively within content to drive intended narrative.
- Coordinated scheduling and task delegation for video editing team members.
- Provided onsite event editing to create quality media content and accommodate tight deadlines.
- Liaised with editorial personnel to create and produce digital and marketing content and promo development.
- Took large volumes of raw footage and determined which shots to use, cut or move to achieve creative vision.
- Edited recorded segments to insert music, dialogue and sound effects.
- Transformed raw footage into finished work using Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
- Edited films and videotapes to arrange films into sequences and correct errors, using editing equipment.
- Cut shot sequences to different angles at specific points in scenes.
- Created seamless and fluid cuts between scenes to increase film quality.
- Arranged films into sequences and verified chronology.
- Collaborated with creative directors, graphic designers and producers to execute projects with precision and achieve project goals.
- Conducted film screenings for directors and members of production staff.
Studio Manager
thayer gowdy photographs
San Francisco, CA
07.2009 - 01.2012
- Facilitated weekly studio consultations, sales and order appointments.
- Utilized software to process billing and payments for services and goods between company, clients and vendors.
- Created and managed budgets for travel, training and team building activities.
Office Manager
Brite Productions
New York, NY
07.2009 - 01.2012
- Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
- Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
- Handled scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
- Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
- Coded and entered daily invoices with in-house accounting software.
- Elevated customer satisfaction ratings by promptly resolving client and case issues.
Archivist
art and commerce
New York, NY
06.2004 - 12.2006
- Created and maintained retrievable computer archives and databases.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photographic, Film, And Video Technology
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA05.2002
Skills
- Photography
- Shooting live video
- Video game editing
- Adobe Premiere CC expertise
- Premier Pro and FCP7 expertise
- Adobe CS6 proficiency
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- Director collaboration
- Deadline-driven
- Good work ethic
- Planning & organizing
Websites
Timeline
Video Editor
Self Employed Web
01.2012 - 04.2023
Studio Manager
thayer gowdy photographs
07.2009 - 01.2012
Office Manager
Brite Productions
07.2009 - 01.2012
Archivist
art and commerce
06.2004 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Photographic, Film, And Video Technology
Savannah College of Art And Design
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