Hi, I’m Zakariya Ali, a detail-oriented Video Editor and Videographer based in Oakville. I’ve got 2+ years of hands-on experience editing with Adobe Premiere Pro, shooting with Canon mirrorless cameras, and delivering engaging, multi-camera content for live events and cinematic projects. I’m comfortable coordinating shoots, delivering polished edits, and collaborating with teams to tell compelling stories. I’m also proficient with audio cleanup (Audition/Audacity) and basic motion graphics (After Effects). I’m passionate about media production and community projects, and I continually strive to improve workflows, storytelling, and visual quality through hands-on practice and constructive collaboration.…

Zakariya Ali

Hi, I’m Zakariya Ali, a detail-oriented Video Editor and Videographer based in Oakville. I’ve got 2+ years of hands-on experience editing with Adobe Premiere Pro, shooting with Canon mirrorless cameras, and delivering engaging, multi-camera content for live events and cinematic projects. I’m comfortable coordinating shoots, delivering polished edits, and collaborating with teams to tell compelling stories. I’m also proficient with audio cleanup (Audition/Audacity) and basic motion graphics (After Effects). I’m passionate about media production and community projects, and I continually strive to improve workflows, storytelling, and visual quality through hands-on practice and constructive collaboration.…

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Hi, I’m Zakariya Ali, a detail-oriented Video Editor and Videographer based in Oakville. I’ve got 2+ years of hands-on experience editing with Adobe Premiere Pro, shooting with Canon mirrorless cameras, and delivering engaging, multi-camera content for live events and cinematic projects. I’m comfortable coordinating shoots, delivering polished edits, and collaborating with teams to tell compelling stories. I’m also proficient with audio cleanup (Audition/Audacity) and basic motion graphics (After Effects). I’m passionate about media production and community projects, and I continually strive to improve workflows, storytelling, and visual quality through hands-on practice and constructive collaboration.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Video Editor / Videographer at Freelance / Self-Employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Detail-oriented Video Editor and Videographer with 2+ years of hands-on experience in Adobe Premiere Pro, camera operation, and live multi-camera production. I have managed and shot content for high-profile events such as TEDx (multi-camera setup) and school performances including School of Rock and She Kills Monsters, producing engaging edits and cinematic sequences. My workflow emphasizes smooth transitions, consistent styling, and delivering polished videos that meet tight deadlines. I also bring audio cleanup skills (Audition/Audacity) and basic motion graphics (After Effects) to the table, ensuring clean sound and subtle visual enhancements. I’ve collaborated on volunteer projects and community initiatives, developing strong teamwork, adaptability, and project management abilities.

Education

High School at Abbey Park High School
September 1, 2022 - May 24, 2026

Qualifications

CPR Certification (Unofficial)
January 11, 2030 - May 24, 2026
Heimlich Maneuver Certification (Unofficial)
January 11, 2030 - May 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization
    paper 10x5 Film

    Filmed a 50 second, 10 shot, horror film for assignment, managing pacing and intensity with dynamic camera movement and framing, achieving a 95% grade.

    paper Sounds of the Season Concert (2026)

    Operated 2 cameras independently (Wide Camera and Subject Camera), utilizing a secondary camera to track subjects (musicians) while monitoring a secondary wide shot camera

    paper Sounds of the Season Concert (2025)

    Live-recorded school music concert for students, operating a single camera.

    paper Tedx Advertisment (2026)

    Filmed SOT footage, utilized pre-existing B-Roll, Effective Transitions, crisp, overlayed lower-thirds and slideshow-style graphics to create a compelling, fast paced advertisement for Tedx at my school, efficiently edited within 1-2 days.