I’m a visual storyteller and video editor specializing in cinematic content, luxury visuals, and narrative-driven editing. With over 7 years of experience creating visual content across international environments, I bring a strong combination of creative vision and technical post-production expertise. My background includes producing photography and video content for one of the world’s most prestigious luxury cruise lines, as well as working in professional television post-production editing national broadcast shows. These experiences trained me to work with large volumes of footage, build strong narrative pacing, and deliver polished content under tight deadlines. I focus on transforming raw footage into engaging visual stories — whether it’s lifestyle content, brand storytelling, travel visuals, or real estate presentations. My editing style is clean, cinematic, and emotionally driven, always designed to elevate the brand and capture audience attention. If you’re looking for someone who understands both the creative and technical side of visual storytelling, I’d love to collaborate.

Oana Turcan

I’m a visual storyteller and video editor specializing in cinematic content, luxury visuals, and narrative-driven editing. With over 7 years of experience creating visual content across international environments, I bring a strong combination of creative vision and technical post-production expertise. My background includes producing photography and video content for one of the world’s most prestigious luxury cruise lines, as well as working in professional television post-production editing national broadcast shows. These experiences trained me to work with large volumes of footage, build strong narrative pacing, and deliver polished content under tight deadlines. I focus on transforming raw footage into engaging visual stories — whether it’s lifestyle content, brand storytelling, travel visuals, or real estate presentations. My editing style is clean, cinematic, and emotionally driven, always designed to elevate the brand and capture audience attention. If you’re looking for someone who understands both the creative and technical side of visual storytelling, I’d love to collaborate.

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I’m a visual storyteller and video editor specializing in cinematic content, luxury visuals, and narrative-driven editing. With over 7 years of experience creating visual content across international environments, I bring a strong combination of creative vision and technical post-production expertise.

My background includes producing photography and video content for one of the world’s most prestigious luxury cruise lines, as well as working in professional television post-production editing national broadcast shows. These experiences trained me to work with large volumes of footage, build strong narrative pacing, and deliver polished content under tight deadlines.

I focus on transforming raw footage into engaging visual stories — whether it’s lifestyle content, brand storytelling, travel visuals, or real estate presentations. My editing style is clean, cinematic, and emotionally driven, always designed to elevate the brand and capture audience attention.

If you’re looking for someone who understands both the creative and technical side of visual storytelling, I’d love to collaborate.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
German
Advanced
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent

Work Experience

Photography and Video Specialist at Crystal Cruises
May 1, 2013 - February 1, 2020
- Shot and edited cinematic video content and photography that showcased luxury onboard experiences, high-end interiors, and exotic locations from the Arctic to the Mediterranean. - Delivered emotion-driven edits with elegant pacing, smooth transitions, and clean brand- consistent tone. - Managed large volumes of visual assets while ensuring a streamlined post-production workflow in high-pressure environments. - Created mini-documentary style visuals, lifestyle montages, and destination storytelling pieces used in global promotional materials. - Specialized in composition, light, and texture to tell compelling visual stories across platforms. - Collaborated with marketing, onboard sales, and event teams to align content with luxury branding and campaign goals.
Video Editor and Visual Content Creator at Freelacing
January 1, 2020 - Present
- Edited high-end visual content for real estate, lifestyle, and travel projects, ensuring narrative flow, pacing, and clarity. - Created branded video experiences optimized for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and digital ads. - Designed and executed fast post-production workflows using Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects. - Delivered cinematic edits that blend storytelling with luxury aesthetics — clean, structured, and emotionally engaging. - Successfully worked with tight deadlines while maintaining high production standards.
Post-Production Editor at Antena 1 Television (Romania) / Antena Academy
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Edited post-production for television; produced cinematic videos and social media content; collaborated with production and design teams; proficient in Premiere Pro, CapCut, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve.

Education

Bachelor of Marketing at University of Economic Science, Bucharest
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
UX / UI & Web Design at CareerFoundry, Berlin
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Video Storytelling at Antena Academy
March 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
- Edited national TV shows including Chefi la Cuțite and X Factor using Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. - Structure, pacing, and delivery of fast-paced, emotion-packed content for prime- time viewing. - Collaborated closely with production teams to meet demanding post-production deadlines.
Photography and Post-processing at British Institute of Photography
February 11, 2016 - March 1, 2019
Trained and mentored by master photographers from the British Institute of Photography while working aboard Crystal Cruises — the world’s most luxurious cruise line. Over 7 years, I developed advanced photography and post-processing skills, specializing in: • Luxury lifestyle and travel photography • Studio lighting and portrait techniques • On-location storytelling in diverse global destinations • High-end photo editing and retouching (Lightroom, Photoshop) • Creative direction and content strategy for premium audiences I captured exclusive experiences for an elite clientele, creating visually consistent, emotionally resonant content across photo, video, and branded campaigns. This foundation has shaped my ability to deliver timeless, elegant, and story-driven visuals across industries.
Bachelor of Marketing at University of Economic Science, Bucharest
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
UX / UI & Web Design at Career Foundry, Berlin
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
Bachelor of Marketing at University of Economic Science, Bucharest
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
UX / UI & Web Design at CareerFoundry
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026

Qualifications

Video Storytelling
March 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
- Edited national TV shows including Chefi la Cuțite and X Factor using Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. - Structure, pacing, and delivery of fast-paced, emotion-packed content for prime- time viewing. - Collaborated closely with production teams to meet demanding post-production deadlines.
Photography & Post-Processing Certification
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other, Real Estate & Construction
    paper Cinematic Real Estate Video Presentation

    I created cinematic real estate presentations to showcase the elegance and lifestyle of a luxury property — not just the space, but the feeling of living there. Using a combination of high-quality footage, dynamic pacing, and atmospheric editing, I highlighted architectural details, mood, and emotion. This project is a perfect example of my storytelling approach: inviting the viewer to imagine their life inside the property. The result is a refined, engaging video ready for use in marketing campaigns, websites, and social media.

    paper Luxury & Lifestyle Photography + Expert Post-Processing

    With 7 years of experience capturing luxury visuals aboard Crystal Cruises, I’ve photographed everything from refined interiors to vibrant cultures worldwide. This portfolio highlights my cinematic lifestyle, studio, and travel photography. My editing is clean, timeless, and emotion-driven, with a focus on light, tone, and detail. Each image is crafted to elevate branding, social media, or editorial work — turning moments into visuals that connect.

    paper TV Show Trailer Concept

    This trailer was created based on a script received from a production team for a potential TV show called “Provocarea Finală”. My goal was to bring the written concept to life visually, capturing intensity, suspense, and emotional stakes through editing, music, pacing, and transitions — just as it would air in a real broadcast setting. My objective was to To transform a raw script into a compelling visual trailer that could be used to pitch the show to networks, production houses, or stakeholders.