Hi, I’m Shawntae Hughes, a creative and detail-oriented video editor with over 10 years of post-production experience across films, commercials, and online content. I bring stories to life through thoughtful color, sound design, and engaging visuals, and I excel at collaborating with directors, producers, and clients to turn concepts into polished final cuts. Based in Atlanta, GA, I lead editing and cinematography efforts on high-profile projects, manage post-production schedules, and continuously explore new techniques to improve workflow. I’m passionate about helping stories resonate with audiences through precise pacing, color grading, and sound design.…

Shawntae Hughes

Hi, I’m Shawntae Hughes, a creative and detail-oriented video editor with over 10 years of post-production experience across films, commercials, and online content. I bring stories to life through thoughtful color, sound design, and engaging visuals, and I excel at collaborating with directors, producers, and clients to turn concepts into polished final cuts. Based in Atlanta, GA, I lead editing and cinematography efforts on high-profile projects, manage post-production schedules, and continuously explore new techniques to improve workflow. I’m passionate about helping stories resonate with audiences through precise pacing, color grading, and sound design.…

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Hi, I’m Shawntae Hughes, a creative and detail-oriented video editor with over 10 years of post-production experience across films, commercials, and online content. I bring stories to life through thoughtful color, sound design, and engaging visuals, and I excel at collaborating with directors, producers, and clients to turn concepts into polished final cuts.

Based in Atlanta, GA, I lead editing and cinematography efforts on high-profile projects, manage post-production schedules, and continuously explore new techniques to improve workflow. I’m passionate about helping stories resonate with audiences through precise pacing, color grading, and sound design.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Video Editor/Cinematographer at 2ndNature Entertainment
June 1, 2016 - Present
Led editing for various high-profile projects including social media promos, commercials, corporate videos, short films, documentaries, and music videos. Collaborated with directors, producers, and clients to understand the vision and fulfill creative expectations. Handled color correction, audio mixing, and added visual effects to enhance the quality of final products. Managed post-production schedules to ensure timely delivery and implemented new editing techniques and software updates to improve workflow efficiency.
Video Editor/Cinematographer at On Pointe Creative Dance Company/Tariq Simmons Company
June 1, 2017 - Present
Edited showcase videos and short films while maintaining high standards of quality and creativity. Worked closely with the dance company to ensure seamless integration of dance visuals and audio. Developed shot lists to plan editing sequences and assisted in concept meetings for promotional content and venue selection. Created promotional content for social media platforms, which increased audience engagement.
Colorist at Onyero Entertainment
February 29, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Managed the assembly and finalization of a feature film, organized and managed media assets to ensure efficient retrieval and backup. Performed rough cuts, sync sound, sound design, and color grading. Participated in client meetings to gather feedback and make necessary adjustments.
Video Editor at MADDRAMA Performance Troupe/ Authentic Music Group
December 31, 2019 - July 31, 2025
Lead editor for assembly and finalization of various media projects. Filmed onsite at events with theatre team and music group. Organized and managed media assets for efficient retrieval and backup. Performed rough cuts, sync sound, and sound design. Participated in client meetings to incorporate feedback into edits. Created promotional content for stage plays, touring schedules, music videos, albums, and marketing.
Senior Video Editor/Cinematographer at 2ndNature Entertainment
June 1, 2016 - Present
Lead editor for multiple high-profile projects including social media promos and commercials, corporate videos, short films, documentaries and music videos. Collaborated with directors, producers, and clients to understand project vision and deliver on creative expectations. Conducted color correction, audio mixing, and added visual effects to enhance final product quality. Managed post-production schedules to ensure timely delivery of final cuts. Implemented new editing techniques and software updates to improve workflow efficiency.
Video Editor/Cinematographer at On Pointe Creative Dance Company / Tariq Simmons Company
June 1, 2017 - Present
Edited showcase videos and short films maintaining high standards of quality and creativity. Worked closely with the dance company to ensure seamless integration of creative dance visuals and audio. Developed shot lists to plan editing sequences. Assisted in the concept meetings for promos and venue selection. Created promotional content for social media platforms, increasing audience engagement.
Colorist at Onyero Entertainment
February 1, 2024 - October 18, 2025
Managed the assembly and finalization of a feature film. Organized and managed media assets, ensuring efficient retrieval and backup. Performed rough cuts, sync sound, sound design, and color grading. Participated in client meetings to gather feedback and make necessary adjustments to edits.
Video Editor at MADDRAMA Performance Troupe / Authentic Music Group
December 1, 2019 - October 18, 2025
Lead editor on the assembly and finalization of various media projects. Filmed onsite at events with theatre team and music group. Organized and managed media assets, ensuring efficient retrieval and backup. Performed rough cuts, sync sound, and sound design. Participated in client meetings to gather feedback and make necessary adjustments to edits. Created content to promote stage plays, annual performance troupe touring schedule, and regular events. Created content to promote music videos, albums, and basic music group marketing.
Senior Video Editor/Cinematographer at 2ndNature Entertainment
June 1, 2016 - Present
Lead editor for multiple high-profile projects including social media promos and commercials, corporate videos, short films, documentaries and music videos. Collaborated with directors, producers, and clients to understand project vision and deliver on creative expectations. Conducted color correction, audio mixing, and added visual effects to enhance final product quality. Managed post-production schedules to ensure timely delivery of final cuts. Implemented new editing techniques and software updates to improve workflow efficiency.
Video Editor/Cinematographer at On Pointe Creative Dance Company / Tariq Simmons Company
June 1, 2017 - Present
Edited showcase videos and short films maintaining high standards of quality and creativity. Worked closely with the dance company to ensure seamless integration of creative dance visuals and audio. Developed shot lists to plan editing sequences. Assisted in the concept meetings for promos and venue selection. Created promotional content for social media platforms, increasing audience engagement.
Colorist at Onyero Entertainment
February 1, 2024 - October 19, 2025
Managed the assembly and finalization of a feature film. Organized and managed media assets, ensuring efficient retrieval and backup. Performed rough cuts, sync sound, sound design, and color grading. Participated in client meetings to gather feedback and make necessary adjustments to edits.
Video Editor at MADDRAMA Performance Troupe / Authentic Music Group
December 1, 2019 - October 19, 2025
Lead editor worked on the assembly and finalization of various media projects. Filmed onsite at various events with theatre team and music group. Organized and managed media assets, ensuring efficient retrieval and backup. Performed rough cuts, sync sound, and sound design. Participated in client meetings to gather feedback and make necessary adjustments to edits. Created content to promote stage plays, annual performance troupe touring schedule, and regular events. Created content to promote music videos, albums, and basic music group marketing.

Education

Master of Science at Jackson State University, Jackson, MS
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Master of Science in Mass Communications, Broadcast Production at Jackson State University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2013
Master of Science in Mass Communications, Broadcast Production at Jackson State University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2013

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Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services

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