I’m Dan Cooper -- a video editor with experience across directing, producing, and VFX. Since 2006 I’ve worked across tourism, commercials, feature film vfx, retail, the arts, venues and events, taking on roles in directing, camera, editing, campaign creative, branding and various post-production. I value collaboration, sustainability, and building long-term relationships through imagination and trust.

Dan Cooper

I’m Dan Cooper -- a video editor with experience across directing, producing, and VFX. Since 2006 I’ve worked across tourism, commercials, feature film vfx, retail, the arts, venues and events, taking on roles in directing, camera, editing, campaign creative, branding and various post-production. I value collaboration, sustainability, and building long-term relationships through imagination and trust.

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I’m Dan Cooper – a video editor with experience across directing, producing, and VFX.

Since 2006 I’ve worked across tourism, commercials, feature film vfx, retail, the arts, venues and events, taking on roles in directing, camera, editing, campaign creative, branding and various post-production.

I value collaboration, sustainability, and building long-term relationships through imagination and trust.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director/Head of Production at Novel Creative Studio
January 1, 2006 - Present
Directing, camera, editing, campaign creative and post-production across diverse clients; responsible for project management and story-driven campaigns; focus on building long-term client relationships through collaboration, imagination and sustainability.
Director’s Assistant at Cargo (feature)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Support on set and in pre/post production; coordination with departments and assisting the director.
Compositor / Rotoscope Artist at Rising Sun Pictures + Fuel VFX
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Compositing and rotoscoping for Prometheus; contributed to VFX pipelines and shot work.
Compositing Intern at Dr. D Studios
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Assisted on Happy Feet 2 with compositing tasks and asset integration.
Assistant Editor at Adam Wills - Commercial Editor
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Supported editors and managed media workflows for commercial projects.
Creative + Production at The Works (Advertising Agency)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Creative concepts and production support for advertising campaigns.

Education

Bachelor Multimedia at Southern Cross University
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
AFTRS Short Courses (various) at AFTRS
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor Multimedia
January 11, 2000 - January 27, 2004
AFTRS Short Courses
January 1, 2010 - January 30, 2011

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality
    uniE608 Heineken | Magic Spec TVC
    Ideation, direction and edit for spec tvc. video filmdirector videoeditor advert
    uniE608 Vivid + Carriageworks Event Promo
    Filming and edit for Vivid + Carriageworks Sydney. video filmdirector videoeditor
    uniE608 Logitech | CASA Pop Up Desk TVC
    Ideation, direction, edit for tvc. video advert filmdirector videoeditor