I'm an Offline Editing specialist, proficient in Avid and Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. I've spent many years in non-broadcast and broadcast media, which has given me a broad range of experience in turning rushes into unique and memorable stories. I believe storytelling is paramount, and I excel at finding the gold in the rushes to create a cohesive, compelling narrative. I specialise in factual/doco, and have contributed to substantial-budget dramas, as well as many short-form videos. Beyond editing, I can complete essential graphics, sound and colour grading. I'm a collaborative team player who works well independently, with strong organisation and attention to detail, a love of learning new ideas and techniques, and a passion for creating beautiful, useful content.…

Raewyn Humphries

I'm an Offline Editing specialist, proficient in Avid and Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. I've spent many years in non-broadcast and broadcast media, which has given me a broad range of experience in turning rushes into unique and memorable stories. I believe storytelling is paramount, and I excel at finding the gold in the rushes to create a cohesive, compelling narrative. I specialise in factual/doco, and have contributed to substantial-budget dramas, as well as many short-form videos. Beyond editing, I can complete essential graphics, sound and colour grading. I'm a collaborative team player who works well independently, with strong organisation and attention to detail, a love of learning new ideas and techniques, and a passion for creating beautiful, useful content.…

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I’m an Offline Editing specialist, proficient in Avid and Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. I’ve spent many years in non-broadcast and broadcast media, which has given me a broad range of experience in turning rushes into unique and memorable stories. I believe storytelling is paramount, and I excel at finding the gold in the rushes to create a cohesive, compelling narrative.

I specialise in factual/doco, and have contributed to substantial-budget dramas, as well as many short-form videos. Beyond editing, I can complete essential graphics, sound and colour grading. I’m a collaborative team player who works well independently, with strong organisation and attention to detail, a love of learning new ideas and techniques, and a passion for creating beautiful, useful content.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Editor at Freelance, Wellington, NZ
February 1, 2004 - Present
Worked on a diverse range of projects including dramas, children’s TV series, documentaries, factual series, and corporates. Collaborated closely with directors and teams as well as working independently. Highlight projects include 'Miles From Nowhere', 'Bug Hunter and Cooking With Insects', 'Prime Minister’s Education Awards', 'Like A Man' documentary, and award-winning 'Mistress, Mercy' TV doco-drama. Managed editing on projects across genres, ensuring high-quality storytelling and production value.
Senior Editor at 2D Films (Sauce)
December 31, 2002 - July 31, 2025
Progressed from staff editor to senior editor using primarily Lightworks editing system. Responsibilities included working with a diverse client base, training junior editors, and editing a variety of productions such as documentaries, short films, dramas, corporate and promotional videos, music videos, and TV commercials. Managed projects for high-profile clients and advertising agencies.
Editor at Go Post Production, Avalon Studios, Wellington, NZ
March 1, 1998 - July 31, 2025
Progressed from Assistant/Junior Editor to main editor working primarily on Avid Media Composer. Edited TVNZ and independent productions including long-running series like 'Country Calendar', travel series, crime re-enactments, drama, reality TV compilations, studio-based shows, music performances, commercials, and corporate spots.
Freelance Editor at Freelance, Wellington, NZ
February 1, 2004 - Present
Worked independently and collaboratively on a wide range of projects including dramas, children’s TV series, documentaries, and corporate videos. Key works include ‘Miles From Nowhere’, ‘Bug Hunter and Cooking With Insects’, and the award-winning ‘Mistress, Mercy’. Skilled in narrative construction, editing, graphics, sound, and color grading.
Senior Editor at 2D Films (Sauce)
December 31, 2002 - July 31, 2025
Progressed from staff to senior editor, using Lightworks primarily. Worked on diverse productions such as documentary series, short films, music videos (including 2000 award-winning video), corporate promos for major clients, and TV commercials. Also involved in training junior editors.
Editor at Go Post Production, Avalon Studios, Wellington, NZ
March 1, 1998 - July 31, 2025
Started as Assistant/Junior Editor, advanced to editing several TVNZ and independent productions including documentary, drama, and reality TV series, as well as TVCs, music videos, and corporate spots. Proficient in Avid Media Composer.
Editor at Go Post Production, Avalon Studios
March 1, 1998 - September 26, 2025
Using Avid Media Composer, progressed from Assistant/Junior Editor to editing a number of TVNZ and independent productions, including Country Calendar, Air New Zealand Holiday, Crimewatch/Crimescene, Nga Wahine, Street Stories, studio-based game shows, music performances, TVCs and corporate videos.
Senior Editor at 2D Films (Sauce)
December 31, 2002 - September 26, 2025
Using primarily Lightworks editing system, progressed from staff editor to senior editor. Worked with a diverse client base and trained junior editors. Projects included Inside/Out and other doco/drama productions, as well as corporate and promotional material.
Freelance Editor at Freelance / Independent
February 1, 2004 - Present
As a freelancer, I’ve worked on a huge variety of projects, collaborating closely with directors and teams or working completely independently. I’m currently creating teaching resources and online content for an educational start-up, EATucation; past projects include Miles From Nowhere (6-part drama for Sky Open), Bug Hunter and Cooking With Insects, Prime Minister’s Education Awards videos, Like A Man, Mistress, Mercy, All In the Mind, Spurred On, Here to Stay, The Simon Eliot Show, Frontseat, #8 Wired, Tough Act, Ultimate Garden, Earthquake!, and more.
Freelance Editor at Self-employed / Freelance
February 1, 2004 - Present
Freelance editor working across non-broadcast and broadcast projects with a focus on storytelling, structure and pacing. Collaborated with directors and teams on a wide range of formats, from teaching resources for EATucation to drama series Miles From Nowhere, Bug Hunter and Cooking With Insects, Prime Minister’s Education Awards, Like A Man, Mistress, Mercy, All In the Mind, Spurred On, Here to Stay, The Simon Eliot Show, Frontseat, Tough Act, Ultimate Garden, Earthquake! and various corporates and TVCs.
Senior Editor at 2D Films (Sauce)
January 1, 2002 - September 26, 2025
Progressed from staff editor to senior editor using Lightworks; built strong client relationships and trained junior editors. Edited Inside/Out, Moth, corporate videos for Mobil, PWC, Westpac, NZRFU, Landcorp, and government election broadcasts; music videos; agency projects; TVCs.
Editor at Go Post Production, Avalon Studios
March 1, 1998 - September 26, 2025
Edited projects using Avid Media Composer; progressed from Assistant/Junior Editor to Editor. Worked on Country Calendar, Air New Zealand Holiday, Crimewatch/Crimescene, Nga Wahine, Street Stories, studio-based game shows and music performances; TVCs, music videos and corporate spots.
Freelance Editor at Freelance / Self-employed
February 1, 2004 - Present
Freelance editor working across a wide range of factual/doco and drama projects, including Miles From Nowhere (Sky Open), Bug Hunter and Cooking With Insects, Prime Minister’s Education Awards, Like A Man, Mistress/Mercy, All In the Mind, Spurred On, Here to Stay, The Simon Eliot Show, Frontseat, #8 Wired, Tough Act, Ultimate Garden, Earthquake! (feature), and various corporates and TVCs.
Senior Editor at 2D Films (Sauce)
January 1, 2002 - September 27, 2025
progressed from staff editor to senior editor; used Lightworks extensively; worked with a diverse client base on doco, drama and promotional content; contributions included mentoring junior editors and delivering polished cuts.
Editor at Go Post Production, Avalon Studios
March 1, 1998 - September 27, 2025
Edited TVNZ and independent productions using Avid Media Composer; involved in a range of programs and corporate/projects, including studio-based and reality-style formats.
Freelance Editor at Self-employed / Freelance
February 1, 2004 - Present
Freelance editor based in Wellington, delivering offline editing for a wide range of broadcast and non-broadcast projects. Collaborated with directors and teams on drama, factual/docu, children’s series, and corporate spots. Notable works include Miles From Nowhere, Bug Hunter and Cooking With Insects, Mistress, Mercy (award-winning doco-drama), Like A Man, All In the Mind, Spurred On, Here to Stay, The Simon Eliot Show, Frontseat, #8 Wired, Tough Act, Ultimate Garden, Earthquake!, and various corporate campaigns.
Senior Editor at 2D Films (Sauce)
December 1, 2002 - October 17, 2025
Led editing across projects using Lightworks, progressing from staff editor to senior editor. Worked on Inside/Out, the Moth short film, and numerous corporate promos for Mobil, PWC, Westpac, NZRFU, Landcorp, and government, plus music videos (including a 2000 Music Video Award winner) and agency campaigns for Saatchi & Saatchi and Clemenger BBDO; contributed to TVCs.
Editor at Go Post Production, Avalon Studios
March 1, 1998 - October 17, 2025
Edited Country Calendar, Air New Zealand Holiday, Crimewatch/Crimescene, Nga Wahine, Street Stories, studio-based game shows, TVCs, music videos, and corporate spots.
Freelance Editor at Self-employed / Freelance
February 1, 2004 - November 6, 2025
As a freelancer, I’ve worked on a huge variety of projects across broadcast and digital platforms, collaborating with directors or working independently. Recently I’ve helped create teaching resources for EATucation and edited series including Miles From Nowhere (Sky Open), Bug Hunter and Cooking With Insects (TVNZ), Like A Man, Mistress, Mercy, All In the Mind, and several documentary and corporate productions.
Senior Editor at 2D Films (Sauce)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Using Lightworks, I progressed from staff editor to senior editor; trained junior editors; edited for a diverse client base including Inside/Out, Moth, and corporate/advertising pieces for Mobil, PWC, Westpac, NZRFU, Landcorp, and Government; edited music videos and TVCs; won the 2000 Music Video Award.
Editor at Go Post Production, Avalon Studios
March 1, 1998 - March 1, 1998
Edited for TVNZ and independent productions, including Country Calendar, Air New Zealand Holiday, Crimescene, Nga Wahine, Street Stories, and studio-based game shows; produced TVCs and other promos.
Senior Editor at 2D Films (Sauce)
March 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
Progressed from staff editor to senior editor on a range of drama and documentary projects, primarily using Lightworks. Built strong client relationships, mentored junior editors, and contributed to shaping the editorial direction of multiple programmes.
Editor at Go Post Production, Avalon Studios, Wellington, NZ
January 1, 1995 - March 1, 1998
Edited a variety of productions including Country Calendar, Air New Zealand Holiday, Crimewatch/Crimescene re-enactments, Nga Wahine, Street Stories, as well as TVCs, music videos and corporate spots. Gained broad experience across genres and formats.
Editor at Go Post Production, Avalon Studios
January 1, 1995 - March 1, 1998
Editing for TVNZ and independent productions, including Country Calendar, Air New Zealand Holiday, Crimewatch/Crimescene, Nga Wahine (TVNZ drama), Street Stories, TVCs and music videos; training junior editors.

Education

Diploma at Avalon Education Centre
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
Diploma at Avalon Education Centre
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
Diploma in Film and Electronic Media at Avalon Education Centre
January 1, 1994 - September 26, 2025
Diploma in Film and Electronic Media at Avalon Education Centre
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994
Diploma in Film and Electronic Media at Avalon Education Centre
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
Editors' Masterclass at Directors & Editors Guild
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Diploma in Film and Electronic Media at Avalon Education Centre
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
Diploma in Film and Electronic Media at Avalon Education Centre
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994
Diploma in Film and Electronic Media at Avalon Education Centre
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
Diploma at Avalon Education Centre
January 1, 1994 - April 14, 2026

Qualifications

Directors & Editors Guild Editors’ Masterclass course with Peter Roberts
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
2 day short course on Adobe After Effects
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
Several Avid-approved courses over career
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
Editors’ Masterclass course with Peter Roberts
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
2 day short course on Adobe After Effects
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
Several Avid-approved courses
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
DaVinci Resolve Colourist Course
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
Editors’ Masterclass course with Peter Roberts
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
Adobe After Effects (2-day course)
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
Avid-approved courses
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
Best Drama Editor, NZTV Awards (Mistress, Mercy)
January 1, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Directors & Editors Guild Editors’ Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
Adobe After Effects (2-day short course)
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
Avid-approved courses
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
DaVinci Resolve Colourist Course by Luke Ross
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
Adobe After Effects (2-day course)
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Avid-approved courses
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
NZTV Awards – Best Drama Editor
January 1, 2019 - September 27, 2025
Full Driver’s Licence
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Editors' Masterclass (Directors & Editors Guild)
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
Adobe After Effects (short course)
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
Avid-approved courses
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
DaVinci Resolve Colourist Course
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Adobe After Effects (short course)
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Avid-approved training
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Directors & Editors Guild Editors’ Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
Adobe After Effects (2-day) short course
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
Avid-approved courses
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
Editors’ Masterclass with Peter Roberts
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Adobe After Effects short course
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Avid-approved courses
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
DaVinci Resolve Colourist Course
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other

Skills

Experience Level