Hi, I’m Nicholas Lester. I’m a post-production specialist with a B.S. in Video/Film Production from Middle Tennessee State University. I enjoy turning raw footage into cohesive stories using Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and the Adobe Creative Suite across features, shorts, and music videos. I’m comfortable working on-set as a DIT or as a remote editor, and I’m passionate about organizing footage, labeling assets, and collaborating with teams to deliver polished, on-time results. I thrive in both on-site and remote environments, value clear communication, and love building efficient post-production workflows that help directors bring their vision to life.…

Nicholas Lester

Hi, I’m Nicholas Lester. I’m a post-production specialist with a B.S. in Video/Film Production from Middle Tennessee State University. I enjoy turning raw footage into cohesive stories using Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and the Adobe Creative Suite across features, shorts, and music videos. I’m comfortable working on-set as a DIT or as a remote editor, and I’m passionate about organizing footage, labeling assets, and collaborating with teams to deliver polished, on-time results. I thrive in both on-site and remote environments, value clear communication, and love building efficient post-production workflows that help directors bring their vision to life.…

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Hi, I’m Nicholas Lester. I’m a post-production specialist with a B.S. in Video/Film Production from Middle Tennessee State University. I enjoy turning raw footage into cohesive stories using Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and the Adobe Creative Suite across features, shorts, and music videos. I’m comfortable working on-set as a DIT or as a remote editor, and I’m passionate about organizing footage, labeling assets, and collaborating with teams to deliver polished, on-time results.

I thrive in both on-site and remote environments, value clear communication, and love building efficient post-production workflows that help directors bring their vision to life.

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English
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Work Experience

Editor at Charlotte Avenue Entertainment
January 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Worked on various projects such as lyric videos, social media promos, and research lists.
Sizzle Trailer Editor at Live Feed: Breakdown
July 1, 2022 - Present
Edited sizzle trailer, performed audio syncing, and graphics work; directed by 3x Emmy Award winner Robert J. Sexton.
Second Assistant Editor & DIT at Emerald City Films (Planet Quake)
October 1, 2023 - Present
Second assistant editor and DIT for Planet Quake; directed by Monroe Robertson.
Assistant Editor at Evolve Studios (The Futurist)
August 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Served as the editors’ assistant and gained hands-on training in a studio editing environment.
Assistant Editor at In Your Blood
March 1, 2020 - Present
Assisted the lead editor and designed the graphics/VFX.
Assistant Editor & DIT at To Catch a Predator (Project)
August 1, 2023 - Present
Designed graphics and assisted the lead editor as DIT.
Post Production Assistant at Broken Innocence (Cut 2 the Chase Ent.)
November 1, 2023 - Present
Replaced computer and phone screens; digitally removed a set sign from the background.
Assistant to Lead Editor at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU): Out of the Blue
October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Assisted the lead editor and designed the graphics for additional projects.
Assistant Editor at Utopia Pictures (Wrong Number)
January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Assisted one of the lead editors and gained hands-on experience on an internationally produced feature.
Editor at ROAM: Rider of Another Mortal
December 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Digitally replaced computer screens; some color correction.
Assistant Editor at Scholarship Auditions
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Served as an assistant editor creating video promos and information material for music students.
Editor at Kingdom Over Culture Productions
March 1, 2024 - Present
Edited short social media promos.
Lead Editor & Colorist at Lisa Tornqvist (To the World) - Music Video
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Led editing and color grading for the music video 'To the World'.
Editor at The Good Wife’s Guide to Mashed Potatoes (short film)
November 1, 2025 - Present
On-set lead Digital Imaging Technician; duties included organizing, formatting, and labeling footage.
Lead Editor & Colorist at To the World (music video) – Lisa Thornqvist
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Led editing and color correction for the music video.
Assistant Editor at LIVE FEED: BREAKDOWN
July 1, 2022 - Present
Assisted with audio editing, audio mixing, and editing, including sizzle editing.
Post-Production Assistant at Charlotte Avenue Entertainment
January 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Helped with a variety of projects in post roles including information organization, promo video editing, and graphic design.
DIT Assistant / On-site Editor at Emerald City Films – Planet Quake
October 1, 2023 - Present
On-site assisting the DIT and on-set editor with footage upload, organization, and conversion.
Assistant Editor at Skydome Pictures – Wrong Number (feature-length film)
January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Remote; assisted one of the lead editors in duties such as file organization and labeling.
Assistant Editor at Middle Tennessee State University monthly news show – Out of the Blue
October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Roles included title designing, graphics production, and multi-cam sequence editing.
Post-Production Assistant at Evolve Studios – The Lightning Code
August 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Helped prepare the lead editor's log and notes, labeling and printing scenes for visual analysis, assisting in designing titles for the credits, and studying the studio's post-production process.
Lead Editor at Scholarship Auditions – Internship
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Lead editor for promotional content directed at high school students seeking financial assistance for higher education.
Assistant Editor at In Your Blood – (short film)
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Student film; helped the lead editor with the film's look and edit and designing the graphics VFX.
VFX Editor at Broken Innocence – Cut 2 the Chase Entertainment
June 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Additional VFX work on computer and cell-phone screen replacement and removal of on-set signs in post.
Lead DIT & Title Designer at N. Vue Productions – To Catch a Predator (short film)
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Led DIT and title design; opening title sequence, end credits, file organization, collection, and upload.
VFX Assistant at Man-O-War Films – ROAM: Rider of Another Mortal (feature-length film)
December 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Remote; completed VFX for the security camera scene, including replacing computer screens and providing color correction.
Editor at To the World (music video) – Lisa Thornqvist
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Lead editor and colorist
Editor at LIVE FEED: BREAKDOWN (feature-length)
July 1, 2022 - Present
Remote collaboration; assisted with audio editing, audio mixing, and editing, including sizzle editing
Editor at Charlotte Avenue Entertainment - various projects
January 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Post roles including information organization, promo video editing, and graphic design
Assistant Editor / DIT at Planet Quake – Emerald City Films
October 1, 2023 - Present
On-site assisting the DIT and on-set editor with footage upload, organization, and conversion
Assistant Editor at Wrong Number – Skydome Pictures
January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Remote (international collaboration); assisted lead editor with file organization and labeling
Assistant Editor at Out of the Blue – MT State University monthly news show
October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Title designing, graphics production, and multi-cam sequence editing
Assistant Editor at The Lightning Code – Evolve Studios
August 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Prepared lead editor's log and notes, labeling and printing scenes for visual analysis; assisted in designing titles
Lead Editor (Internship) at Scholarship Auditions – various projects
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Led editing for promotional content aimed at high school students seeking financial aid
Assistant Editor / VFX Designer at In Your Blood (short film)
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Helped the lead editor with look and edit; designed graphics VFX
VFX / Editor at Broken Innocence – Cut 2 the Chase Entertainment
June 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Additional VFX work on computer and cell-phone screen replacement and removal of on-set signs in post
Lead DIT / Graphic Title Designer at To Catch a Predator – N. Vue Productions
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Designing opening title sequence, end credits, file organization, collection, and upload
VFX / Editor at ROAM: Rider of Another Mortal – Man-O-War Films
December 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Completed VFX for the security camera scene; color correction assistance
Lead Editor at To the World (Music Video) - Lisa Thornqvist
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Led editing and color correction for the music video.
DIT Assistant at Emerald City Films - Planet Quake
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
On-site assisting the DIT and on-set editor with footage upload, organization, and conversion.
Assistant Editor at Skydome Pictures - Wrong Number
January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Remote international collaboration; file organization and labeling; assisted lead editors.
Assistant Editor at Out of the Blue (MTSU News Show)
October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Title design, graphics production, and multi-cam sequence editing.
Assistant Editor at The Lightning Code
August 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Prepared lead editor's log and notes, labeling and printing scenes for visual analysis; helped design titles for credits; studied post-production process.
Editorial Intern at Scholarship Auditions
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Lead editor in creating promotional content directed at high school music students seeking financial assistance for higher education.
VFX / Assistant Editor at In Your Blood
March 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Helped the lead editor with the film's look and edit; designed the graphics and VFX.
VFX Artist at Broken Innocence
June 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Additional VFX work on computer and cell-phone screen replacement and removal of on-set signs in post.
Lead DIT / Title Designer at To Catch a Predator
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Designed the opening title sequence, end credits; file organization, collection, and upload.
VFX Artist at ROAM: Rider of Another Mortal
December 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Completed the VFX for the security camera scene; replaced computer screens; provided color correction assistance.
Editor / on-set Digital Imaging Technician at The Good Wife’s Guide to Mashed Potatoes (short film)
November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
On-set lead Digital Imaging Technician; organized, formatted, and labeled footage; collaborated with director to ensure accurate metadata and efficient post-production workflow.
Lead Editor and Colorist at Lisa Thornqvist – To the World (music video)
July 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Led editing and color grading for music video; delivered final color-balanced cut and ready-for-release master.
Editor / Post-Production at LIVE FEED: BREAKDOWN (feature-length)
July 1, 2022 - Present
Remote post-production support; assisted with audio editing, audio mixing, and sizzle editing; collaborated with director and editors.
Post-Production Assistant / Editor at Charlotte Avenue Entertainment – Various Projects
January 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Handled information organization, promo video editing, and graphic design across multiple projects.
On-site DIT / Editor's Assistant at Planet Quake (feature-length) – Emerald City Films
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
On-site assisting the DIT and on-set editor with footage upload, organization, and conversion.
Assistant Editor / Remote at Wrong Number – Skydome Pictures
January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Assisted one of the lead editors with file organization and labeling; remote collaboration.
Assistant Editor at Out of the Blue (MTSU monthly news show)
October 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Asst. editor including title designing, graphics production, and multi-cam sequence editing.
Editor / Post-Production at The Lightning Code – Evolve Studios
August 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Prepared lead editor's log and notes, labeled and prepared scenes for visual analysis; assisted in designing titles for the credits.
Intern / Lead Editor at Scholarship Auditions – Various Projects
January 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
Promotional content creation directed at high school students seeking financial aid.
Assistant Editor / Graphics at In Your Blood – Student Film
March 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Helped lead editor with the film's look and edit; designed graphics VFX.
VFX / Post-Production at Broken Innocence – Cut 2 the Chase Entertainment
June 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Added VFX work on computer and mobile screen replacements; removed on-set signs in post.
Lead Graphic/ Title Designer and DIT at To Catch a Predator – N. Vue Productions
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Designed opening title sequence and end credits; led DIT; organized files, collection, and upload.
VFX / Post-Production at ROAM: Rider of Another Mortal – Man-O-War Films
December 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Assisted in completing VFX for security camera scenes; color correction support.

Education

Bachelor’s of Science - Video/Film Production Post-Production Specialist at Middle Tennessee State University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor's of Science at Middle Tennessee State University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Science at Middle Tennessee State University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor’s of Science - Video/Film Production at Middle Tennessee State University
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor’s of Science - Video/Film Production Post-Production Specialist at Middle Tennessee State University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

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