Chris Johnson

Freelance Video Editor at Self-Employed (Freelance)

Acquired clients through cold outreach; managed full edit pipeline from on-location shooting to final product. Edited automotive and vehicle content end-to-end including rough cut, pacing, continuity, color grade, and final delivery. Color graded Sony a6400 footage in DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro to maintain a consistent, client-ready look across all deliverables. Applied motion graphics and stylized effects in After Effects to elevate visual impact and mobile readability. Iterated through multiple versions based on client feedback; consistently landed final cuts quickly. Composited and retouched assets in Photoshop to improve shot quality and realism in final cuts.

Produced stylized short-form videos by blending 3D renders and filmed camera content with motion graphics into cohesive edits built for clarity on mobile devices. Edited and structured narratives in DaVinci Resolve, refining pacing and continuity from rough cut to final export. Color graded in DaVinci Resolve to maintain a consistent look across shots. Styled footage in After Effects with motion design and effects work to elevate visual identity and highlight key moments. Modeled 3D assets in Blender and rendered them for final videos, focusing on lighting and composition to support the story. Used Photoshop for image alterations to aid hyper realism in 3D rendering. Iterated quickly through creative versions, using feedback and side-by-side comparisons to justify choices and converge on the strongest final result.

Tutor at Prepaze Academy

Developed personalized learning support by actively listening to skills including motion design, video editing, color grading, 3D modeling + rendering, asset creation + image editing, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.

High School Mentor at Dublin High School

Communicated effectively with 30+ students to build positive supportive relationships, and addressed academic/personal concerns with empathy and strong problem-solving skills, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Cashier at American Cancer Society

Delivered excellent customer service, operated point-of-sale systems, and accurately processed cash, card, and donation transactions. Assisted with stocking and organized merchandise to create a neat and accessible shopping experience. Promoted store events and initiatives to increase customer engagement.