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Stephen Salerno

Stephen Salerno

Video Editor/Motion Designer
Reno,NV

Summary

Video Editor/Motion Designer with over 12 years of work experience. Outstanding proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Maxon One and Boris FX Sapphire. I am highly skilled and reliable with strong file management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of detail.

Overview

15
15

Years of Professional Experience

3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Motion Graphics Artist/Video Editor

Salerno Creative Group
10.2016 - Current
  • Edited web videos for digital distribution by managing graphics, sound, music mix and color correction.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite, Red Giant and Maxon software to sync footage, edit, animate, color grade and compress for final delivery.
  • Reviewed content for quality control to drive vital technical and editorial corrections.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Lead Video Editor

Bodybuilding.com
08.2013 - 12.2016
  • Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
  • Developed and managed storyboards, post-production editing and final delivery formats.
  • Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
  • Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.
  • Exported final cuts and upload to content management system and client platforms.

Senior Animator

Mana Productions
09.2006 - 06.2013
  • I created 2D animations for web, television, and film for a startup design/animation company that focused on the tech industry.
  • Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives.
  • Set and maintained high standards of quality for over 150 projects.
  • Worked alongside writers and producers to create unique designs to translate artistic vision into visual medium.
  • Designed mock-ups and simulations for review, finding and fixing animation problems.

Cinematographer/Editor

Opus Productions
05.2003 - 08.2006
  • Collaborated with director to plan and implement desired production look.
  • Planned number and type of cameras, angles and lighting requirements for shoots.
  • Oversaw post-production activities by performing editing, color corrections and motion graphic design, guaranteeing high production value.
  • Elevated video quality through creative and tasteful sound design and color grading.
  • Checked lighting and composition of each scene and made adjustments to meet needs.

Education

Motion Graphics Certificate - Motion Design

Bay Area Video Coalition (BAVC)
San Francisco

Associate of Arts - Digital Communications And Multimedia

Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV
08.2000 - 12.2002

Skills

  • Motion Design
  • Video Editing
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Red Giant Suite
  • Audio and Visual Effects
  • Asset Management
  • Brand Identity
  • Social Media

Timeline

Motion Graphics Artist/Video Editor

Salerno Creative Group
10.2016 - Current

Lead Video Editor

Bodybuilding.com
08.2013 - 12.2016

Senior Animator

Mana Productions
09.2006 - 06.2013

Cinematographer/Editor

Opus Productions
05.2003 - 08.2006

Associate of Arts - Digital Communications And Multimedia

Truckee Meadows Community College
08.2000 - 12.2002

Motion Graphics Certificate - Motion Design

Bay Area Video Coalition (BAVC)

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