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Reggie Gecale

Reggie Gecale

Toronto,ON

Summary

Accomplished Video Producer & Editor with over 7 years of experience, specializing in post-production and creative direction. Expert in Adobe Suite, I've significantly grown Studio North's YouTube channels, enhancing audience engagement through captivating content. Known for exceptional organizational skills and a knack for storytelling, I've produced content that resonates, achieving substantial viewership increases.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Video Producer & Editor

Studio North
05.2023 - Current
  • Filmed and captured over 500+ dance class videos to be uploaded to various channels YouTube, Instagram, TikTok etc. of Studio North Toronto.
  • Edited over a 1000+ dance class videos uploaded to various social channels of Studio North Vancouver, Toronto, & Mt. Pleasant, growing each of Studio North's YouTube channels in views, subscribers, and audience engagement.
  • Captured and edited various dance events Studio North (Vancouver, Toronto, Mt. Pleasant) has held, including workshops, dance progressives, and showcases (Studio 6 - Volume 1, 2, and 3).
  • Produced and edited episodes for Studio North's podcast (Season 2), including new episodes of Toronto based dancers/faculty of Studio North.
  • Produced and edited social media ads for the promotion of Studio North (Vancouver, Toronto, Mt. Pleasant).

Front of House Supervisor

PAI Northern Thai Kitchen
12.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and service standards to ensure consistent guest experiences across the team.
  • Performed cash handling activities.
  • Conducted regular employee evaluations to assess performance, provide constructive feedback, and set goals for improvement.
  • Filmed and produced videos for PAI for their socials as well as internal HR content for onboarding new employees

Freelance Filmmaker & Editor

Self-Employed
01.2017 - Current
  • With over 7+ years of freelance Filmmaking and Editing experience, I help clients create visually appealing and story-driven visuals that range from dance videos, music videos, narrative work like short films, commercial work, and live events.
  • From ideation to creation, I can handle everything from pre-production (concept ideation/storyboarding etc.) to shooting (camera operating, creative directing etc.) to post-production (editing, audio production, colour grading etc.).
  • As a seasoned freelancer, I've created multiple videos for different brands and clients that are all uniquely different to one another. Some brands and clients I've gotten to work with include well known dancers in the community like Joe Tuliao, Scott Forsyth, Percy Anane-Dwumfour etc., brands and non-profits like Mini Pop Kids, Lung Cancer Canada, and Innocence Canada, and even sports teams like the Toronto Raptors
  • As a filmmaker who loves being behind the camera and in the editing room, I have multiple skills within production and post-production, and as well as live multi-camera production work, having training and certification in multi-camera systems like the TriCaster. Whether it be live production, filmmaking, or editing work, I'm your guy!

Video Editor

The Underground Dance Centre
05.2020 - 05.2021
  • Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits for The Underground's newest online platform "Turnnout," an online dance class app that boasts over 800+ dance classes ranging from Beginner to Advanced level classes in various dance styles.
  • Delivered over 500+ videos & edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and delivered in multiple aspect ratios/resolutions, for The Underground's old online dance class platform and newly built platform, "Turnnout."
  • Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources, producing hour long, fully polished class videos of various styles.
  • Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.

Videographer & Editor

Studio604
11.2017 - 09.2018
  • Produced and filmed studio604's first dance class videos, and created and built the studio's online presence within YouTube, Facebook, and other social media platforms.
  • Operated camera's, lighting equipment, and steadicam equipment to produce HD quality footage for dance class takers and for Studio604 in general.
  • Collaborated with various instructor's and dancers of the Vancouver dance community to produce not only dance class videos, but also dance concept videos.
  • Enhanced video production quality by utilizing advanced editing techniques and software.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media Production

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, None
06-2024

Skills

  • Pre-production
  • Camera Operation
  • Post-production
  • Live event Production
  • Offline/Online Editing
  • File Management
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Suite
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Audio Production & Editing
  • Creative direction/Cinematography

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Video Producer & Editor

Studio North
05.2023 - Current

Front of House Supervisor

PAI Northern Thai Kitchen
12.2021 - Current

Video Editor

The Underground Dance Centre
05.2020 - 05.2021

Videographer & Editor

Studio604
11.2017 - 09.2018

Freelance Filmmaker & Editor

Self-Employed
01.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Media Production

Toronto Metropolitan University
Reggie Gecale