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Oskar Jacobs

Oskar Jacobs

Video Editor
Sandy,UT

Summary

Adaptable Video Editor. Talent in assembling raw footage, reordering sequences and adjusting content to align with artistic vision. Aiming to leverage strong proficiency in various different soft wares to add value to projects.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Video Editor

Wheelhouse
South Jordan, UT
12.2023 - 03.2024
  • Promotional Clips for a documentary series - "Young Legends"
  • Scoured several hours of footage to compile 18 separate promotional clips and one main 15 minute sizzle of best moments for the documentary series
  • Reduced project completion time by implementing efficient workflows and prioritizing tasks effectively.
  • Created compelling trailers and promotional materials to showcase projects and attract new clients.
  • Developed creative solutions for complex editing challenges, enhancing the overall narrative impact of videos.
  • Increased viewer engagement through skillful use of pacing, rhythm, and transitions in video edits.
  • Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.

Video Editor/Co-Director/Camera Operator

Ninja Kidz TV
Draper, UT
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Youtube channel (20 million subscribers)
  • Increased viewer engagement through skillful use of quicker pacing, rhythm, and flashy transitions in video edits.
  • Maintained organized digital archives of raw footage, final edits, and other assets for easy access and retrieval.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, meeting strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality results.
  • Created and reformatted content across various social media and digital platforms.
  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
  • Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value, and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
  • Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.

Video Editor

Apple
South Jordan, UT
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • TV Show - "Yo Gabba Gabbaland" - edited 7 episodes
  • Delivered cuts of 8 different episodes with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects. On each of these episodes I addressed at least 3 rounds of directors' notes and a couple rounds of network notes, all in the midst of working on the next episodes.
  • Conducted video edits to maintain brand integrity using Davinci Resolve 18 and Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.
  • Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value, and continuity, trimmed shots and edited content.
  • Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources. Also switched the raw footage to proxy footage throughout the editing process.
  • Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work while working on multiple projects at the same time.
  • Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes.
  • Partnered with colorists and sound artists to develop look and feel of each asset.
  • Communicated with the post production manager and other editors to always know what the priority is for the tight deadlines provided.

Team Member

Banzai
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Completed 20 calls per hour for 4 hours a day 5 days a week. I made 400 calls a week at least.
  • Learned and maintained in-depth understanding of product and service information to offer knowledgeable and educated responses to diverse customer questions.
  • Educated customers on company systems, form completion, and access to services.
  • Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
  • Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
  • Called and addressed the understandings and needs of leads, re-orders, and referrals of leads.

Missionary Volunteer

Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints
07.2020 - 07.2022
  • For 6 months of my 2-year mission I was in charge of managing and improving a Facebook page that represented the efforts of our missionaries and the church for most of the state of Virginia.
  • During those 6 months, I edited emotional interviews and clever skits other missionaries would film, and I edited montages with stock footage using Adobe Premiere Pro.
  • Finished smooth and detailed edits for the Facebook page with sound design, animated titles and effects.
  • Proselytized people and imparted knowledge of faith using strong public speaking and one-on-one personal discussions.
  • Trained (and roomed with) 2 brand new missionaries on effectively sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and also on living on their own.
  • For 15 months of my mission I lead mission teams (which included up to 26 missionaries) in prayer and spiritual formation. Informed those teams of mission-wide plans and lead discussions on how to better meet mission goals.
  • Implemented strategies for successful mission outreach to grow membership.
  • Prepared and delivered mission-related presentations to church and community groups.

Sales Associate

Rip Curl
04.2019 - 02.2021
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Film And Video Production

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT

Skills

    Creative collaboration

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Software

DaVinci Resolve 18

Adobe Premiere Pro

Interests

Skateboarding

Surfing

Filming

Music

Timeline

Video Editor

Wheelhouse
12.2023 - 03.2024

Video Editor/Co-Director/Camera Operator

Ninja Kidz TV
08.2023 - 01.2024

Video Editor

Apple
01.2023 - 12.2023

Team Member

Banzai
08.2022 - 12.2023

Missionary Volunteer

Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints
07.2020 - 07.2022

Sales Associate

Rip Curl
04.2019 - 02.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Film And Video Production

Utah Valley University
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