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Blake Chaney

Los Angeles

Summary

I am an AVID and Adobe Premiere Pro certified video editor based in Los Angeles, CA. While primarily focusing on narrative films, I have also worked on documentaries and fundraising campaigns. Being a video editor, I am extremely detail-oriented and stay organized throughout the project.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Editor, Sound Designer, First AD

Short Film - 'Unlikely Friends'
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Collaborated with the Director & Producer on shoot days to stay on schedule and complete all required tasks
  • Transferred files between camera and external drives
  • Synced Video and Audio with each other
  • Organized files into a clear, coherent structure using Premiere Pro
  • Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery
  • Reviewed notes with the Director and Producer - Made necessary changes to the project afterward
  • Minor VFX and graphics (titles, end credits)

Editor

Short Documentary - 'Tidal Influence'
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Worked alongside writer/director to create a short documentary showcasing the human influence on the Los Cerritos Wetlands located in Seal Beach, CA
  • Combined text, video, and other composited elements onscreen to create a logical, coherent informational video
  • Increased viewer engagement through skillful use of pacing, rhythm, and transitions in video edits
  • Made scientific jargon easier to ingest by shaping the voice-over narration in post-production

Writer, Director, Editor

Experimental Short Film - 'To Be Determined...'
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Created initial film concept
  • Constructed storyboards and beat sheets with the Director of Photography and lead actor
  • Developed strong communication skills to convey artistic vision clearly to cast and crew members
  • Chose the location and setting for the film, angles of cameras and gestures used by actors
  • Ingested raw footage and crafted it into a short 4-minute experimental film using Premiere Pro
  • Heavy sound-design work in post-production
  • Light color grading

Education

California State University -

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05.2024

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere Pro Certified
  • After Effects
  • Media Encoder
  • Photoshop
  • AVID Media Composer Certified
  • Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Deadline Management
  • Audience Engagement
  • Workflow Management
  • Troubleshooting
  • Project Organization

Awards

President's Honor List (2020-2024)

Certification

AVID Media Composer Specialist


Adobe Certified professional in Premiere Pro

Timeline

Lead Editor, Sound Designer, First AD

Short Film - 'Unlikely Friends'
09.2024 - 11.2024

Editor

Short Documentary - 'Tidal Influence'
04.2024 - 05.2024

Writer, Director, Editor

Experimental Short Film - 'To Be Determined...'
03.2024 - 05.2024

California State University -

California State University, Long Beach

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