Natasha Zelma
Artistic Video Editor with outstanding proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud software with passion for bringing creative projects to fruition. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Work History
Video Editor
3 Years- Performed weekly editing on "StartUp USA" - docu-series TV show, telling the stories of small business owners and find out what it really takes to start a successful business from the ground up.
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
- Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes.
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
- Worked with graphic templates and seamlessly inserted into videos.
- Worked with producers and other team members to meet deadlines.
- Collaborated with directors to create and maintain consistent visual style across all projects.
Video Editor
2 Years 1 Month- The Other Russia" - 9 episodes documentary about the most controversial and dramatic decades in history of Russia.
- Edited interviews, video archives and raw footage, mixed music and sound effects to meet desired quality and style.
- Assisted with operating equipment to capture footage in studio and on location.
- Worked with producers and other team members to meet deadlines.
- Partnered with colorists and sound artists to develop look and feel of each asset.
- Participated in creative brainstorms for new content and series, social media campaigns and sponsorship initiatives.
Video Editor
1 Year 9 Months- Performed the duties of video editor for daytime live news broadcasting.
- Assembling AP video archives, voice-overs, music and graphics to ensure deadlines are met.
- Created and reformatted content across various social media and digital platforms.
- Participated in creative brainstorms for new content and series, social media campaigns and sponsorship initiatives.
Education
Associate of Arts - Digital Editing
Bachelor of Arts - Directing And TV Production
Bachelor of Arts - Guitar, Chamber Music
Skills
English/Russian
Originally from Russia, I have been studying cinema and postproduction in Russia & USA, I combined my passion for imagery and sound coupled with my ear for music to become a Film and TV Editor.
Progressing from splicing on a linear BETACAM machines to editing with Final Cut 7, Premiere Pro and AVID, I’ve worked on productions across the globe, some of which have screened at international film festivals and others broadcast across millions of screens worldwide.
My subject specialties include social justice, current affairs, arts and culture, history and the environment.
I enjoy the challenge and the creativity involved in editing complex narratives while ensuring the films and programs are engaging, compelling and accessible.
Based in New York since 2012.