Shaun Christopher
Video Editor/Graphic Designer
Parsippany,NJ
Summary
Adaptable Video Editor offering 15 years of video editing success. Talent in assembling raw footage, reordering sequences and adjusting content to align with artistic vision. Aiming to leverage strong proficiency in Avid Media Composer to add value to projects. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Editor
7.E.P Film Studios, L.L.C
New York, NY
01.2006 - Current
- Created short-form videos, animated gifs and motion graphics for social media posts.
- 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.
- Partnered with colorists and sound artists to develop look and feel of each asset.
- Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
- Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.
- Created titles, captions, graphics and templates in After Effects to give edits additional visual flare.
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
- Developed best practice content editing techniques to enhance content performance across social platforms and extend content across traditional platforms.
- Worked with graphic templates and seamlessly inserted into videos.
- Utilized demonstrable technical, editorial and creative storytelling skills in editing, producing and design.
Video Editor
Porter Productions
East New York, NY
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Created short-form videos, animated gifs and motion graphics for social media posts.
- 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.
- Partnered with colorists and sound artists to develop look and feel of each asset.
- Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
- Created titles, captions, graphics and templates in After Effects to give edits additional visual flare.
Audio Visual Technician
Carlson Audio Visual
Newark, NJ
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Created graphics and layouts for live and pre-recorded talks.
- Created and implemented technical support plans for audio-visual systems.
- Guided decision-makers with technical advice on product selection and operation.
- Managed compression, digitization and storage of audio and video data.
- Maintained and troubleshot audio and visual equipment to minimize downtime.
- Performed service and system maintenance as directed.
- Interfaced with customers to explain operation and instill confidence in installed systems.
- Pulled and terminated variety of cables.
- Tested and repaired system circuit boards to component level using variety of instruments.
- Monitored and adjusted sound and lighting levels to optimize live event performance.
- Obtained, set up and loaded videotapes for scheduled broadcasts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY06.2006
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY06.2003
Skills
- Sequence Selection
- Syncing and Narration
- Adobe CS6 Knowledge
- Adobe After Effects
- Video Production and Editing
- Audiovisual Equipment
- Video Streaming
- Premier Pro and FCP7 Expertise
- Shooting Live Video
- Content Development
- Shot Direction
- Creative Development
Timeline
Video Editor
Porter Productions
09.2022 - 02.2023
Audio Visual Technician
Carlson Audio Visual
05.2022 - 01.2023
Video Editor
7.E.P Film Studios, L.L.C
01.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
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