Yan Zhang
Sunnyvale,CA
Summary
Highly skilled and creative video editor with over 4 years of industry experience in documentary, commercial, and corporate video production. Demonstrated expertise in bringing compelling stories to life through innovative editing techniques and strong storytelling skills. Spent a year improving shooting and editing skills through weddings. Check out my website https://yanzhangsworld.myportfolio.com/home.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Editor
FacultyNY
Brooklyn, NY
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Executed and delivered 15+ 35-minute immersive documentaries that combined live on-stage storytelling showing up on 270° of wraparound LED screens for clients, overseeing visual effects, sound design, post-production management, and coordination with the post-team to ensure project specifications were met.
- Led and created 12-minute silent short film broke into three chapters that will accompany an original piece of music that is performed on stage by an all-star orchestra of Lincoln Center Stage performers.
- Created fast-paced sizzle reels and commercials for Puma's pop-up events in flagship stores, resulting in over 5,000 visitors participating in the experience.
- Conducted various post-production activities, including project setup, raw footage compilation, sequence editing, sound mixing, color grading, and adapting framing for different screen sizes.
- Collaborated with the creative team, director, and producer to research archival images and footage, aligning editing approach with the artistic vision.
- Analyzed and edited scenes for pacing and narrative continuity, carefully trimming shots to maintain alignment with the director's vision.
- Managed workloads and prioritized tasks through different projects with exceptional communication skills, provided guidance and insight to ensure that the final product exceeds expectations.
Assistant Video Editor
Project: Commercial Series for Solstice
Boston, MA
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Led, trimmed and reconstructed 50+ video fragments to maximize storytelling impact and create compelling sequences in professional vision.
- Sourced new clips, images, and royalty-free music, resulting in a 30% cost reduction and improved production quality.
- Collaborated with the director and production teams to define creative vision, technical requirements, and shooting schedules for project.
Assistant Video Editor
NewAir
Shan Dong, China
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Edited and customized 30+ videos for multiple corporate clients like Shandong University and China Vanke.
- Participated in the filming and production of the public service video "A Letter to Wuhan", and won the second prize in the public service announcement campaign against the epidemic.
Education
Master of Arts - Digital Video
Northeastern University
Boston07-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University Of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO05-2018
Skills
- Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer
- Visual Effects: Adobe After Effects
- Color Grading: DaVinci Resolve
- Audio Editing and Mixing: Adobe Audition, Pro Tools
- Design: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Miro
- Photography and Videography
Timeline
Video Editor
FacultyNY
09.2021 - 07.2023
Assistant Video Editor
Project: Commercial Series for Solstice
04.2021 - 07.2021
Assistant Video Editor
NewAir
09.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Digital Video
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University Of Missouri - Columbia
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