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Freelance video and photo editor/videographer collaborating with photography studios, production houses, and brands across the Philippines. Manages end-to-end production from client brief and shoot planning through filming, color grading, and final delivery, adapting to each partner’s workflow. Experienced in story-driven, narrative-led video creation and event/documentary/tourism/commercial production, with skills in drone operation and professional editing using DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro. Strong focus on polished visuals, consistent storytelling, and reliable delivery for high-profile shoots.…Freelance video and photo editor/videographer collaborating with photography studios, production houses, and brands across the Philippines. Manages end-to-end production from client brief and shoot planning through filming, color grading, and final delivery, adapting to each partner’s workflow. Experienced in story-driven, narrative-led video creation and event/documentary/tourism/commercial production, with skills in drone operation and professional editing using DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro. Strong focus on polished visuals, consistent storytelling, and reliable delivery for high-profile shoots.

Ivan Dale Caabay

Video Editor, Photographer, Cinematographer, +2

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Freelance video and photo editor/videographer collaborating with photography studios, production houses, and brands across the Philippines. Manages end-to-end production from client brief and shoot planning through filming, color grading, and final delivery, adapting to each partner’s workflow. Experienced in story-driven, narrative-led video creation and event/documentary/tourism/commercial production, with skills in drone operation and professional editing using DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro. Strong focus on polished visuals, consistent storytelling, and reliable delivery for high-profile shoots.…Freelance video and photo editor/videographer collaborating with photography studios, production houses, and brands across the Philippines. Manages end-to-end production from client brief and shoot planning through filming, color grading, and final delivery, adapting to each partner’s workflow. Experienced in story-driven, narrative-led video creation and event/documentary/tourism/commercial production, with skills in drone operation and professional editing using DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro. Strong focus on polished visuals, consistent storytelling, and reliable delivery for high-profile shoots.

Available to hire

Freelance video and photo editor/videographer collaborating with photography studios, production houses, and brands across the Philippines. Manages end-to-end production from client brief and shoot planning through filming, color grading, and final delivery, adapting to each partner’s workflow.

Experienced in story-driven, narrative-led video creation and event/documentary/tourism/commercial production, with skills in drone operation and professional editing using DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro. Strong focus on polished visuals, consistent storytelling, and reliable delivery for high-profile shoots.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Videoographer & Short-Form Content Video Editor at Independent (Palawan & Philippines-wide)

March 1, 2026 - Present

Collaborates on projects with photography studios, production houses, and brands across the Philippines. Manages full production pipeline independently—from client briefing and shoot planning through filming, color grading, and final delivery. Works as a trusted external videographer/editor, adapting style and workflow to each partner’s needs while maintaining polished, narrative-led output from raw capture to finished color-graded edits.

Freelance Video Grapher & Video Editor at Independent (Palawan & Philippines-wide)

March 1, 2026 - Present

Collaborating with photography studios, production houses, and brands across the Philippines. Handles the full production pipeline independently, from client briefing and shot planning to filming, color grading, and final video delivery. Builds ongoing relationships with partners and works as a trusted external videographer/editor while adjusting style and workflow to each partner’s requirements.

Video Editor / Videographer (Intern) at Philippine Film Studios, Inc. - Taguig, Philippines

February 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025

Filmed and produced video content for studio productions, supporting pre-to-post production workflows. Worked alongside directors and editors to capture footage aligned with creative vision; supported multi-camera shoots and event coverage. Directed a team of junior videographers ensuring consistent visual quality. Delivered polished promotional and event videography for clients across Palawan tourism and hospitality sectors. Assisted with scriptwriting/storyboarding and gained hands-on experience in professional video production and post-production workflows.

Video Grapher / Video Editor at Philipppine Film Studios, Inc. (Taguig, Philippines)

February 1, 2023 - April 30, 2025

Filmed and produced video content for studio productions, contributing from pre-production through post-production. Worked with directors and editors to capture footage aligned with each project’s creative vision. Supported multi-camera shoots and event coverage, directed a team of junior videographers to ensure consistent visual quality, and delivered polished promotional and event videography for clients across Palawan’s tourism and hospitality sectors. Supported scripting/storyboarding, and contributed to equipment setup, shooting support, logging, and basic post-production tasks.

Senior Video Editor at El Nido Photography - Palawan

December 1, 2022 - March 1, 2026

Story-driven videographer and video editor based in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, with experience across documentary, event, tourism, and commercial videos. Freelances across the Philippines with a focus on delivering polished narrative-led videos from raw capture to final color-graded edits. Skilled in cinematography, drone operation, and editing in DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro.

Video Grapher / Video Production Intern (support) at Various studio placements (internship)

June 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022

Assisted in filming and production support for studio projects, gaining hands-on experience in professional video production. Supported senior videographers with equipment setup, shot logging, and on-set coordination; contributed to shoots and basic post-production tasks under supervision.

Intern / Video Grapher at Lampoara Studio (Puerto Princesa, Palawan)

June 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022

Assisted in filming and production support for studio projects, building hands-on experience in professional video production. Supported equipment setup, shot logging, and on-set coordination for senior videographers/editors. Produced promotional content including university club videos and tourism campaign videos.

Video Grapher / Video Production Assistant (Intern)

April 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022

Assisted in filming and production support for studio projects, contributing to client shoots and supporting camera operations and basic post-production tasks.

Video Grapher at CMS Studio / Philippine Film Studios, Inc. (Lampara Studio, Puerto Princesa, Palawan)

April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022

Gained practical experience in filmmaking and editing under studio supervision. Contributed to client shoots by supporting camera operations and basic post-production tasks, assisting senior videographers with equipment setup, shot logging, and on-set coordination.

Senior Video Editor & Chief (Editor/Lead) at Azul Perspective Studio - Palawan

April 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023

Oversees studio editing operations, managing footage across multiple productions through final delivery. Sets editing standards and workflows for color grading, pacing, and storytelling across the studio’s video output. Mentors editors and coordinates cross-project timelines to meet client deadlines.

Senior Video Grapher at FREELANCE / Project-based (Puerto Princesa City, Palawan)

April 1, 2021 - July 31, 2023

Story-driven videography and video editing based in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan with 6+ years across documentary, events, tourism, and commercial work. Freelances nationwide, partnering with studios and brands to deliver polished narrative-led videos from raw capture to final color-graded edits. Skilled in cinematography, drone operation, and editing in DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro.

Director of Photography at Picturesque Gallery - Puerto Princesa, Palawan

July 1, 2020 - February 1, 2023

Directs visual style and camera work for photo and video productions—from concept through execution. Collaborates with clients and creative teams to translate briefs into compelling visual narratives, handling lighting, framing, and shot composition to deliver a consistent professional aesthetic.

Director of Photography at Picturesque Gallery (Puerto Princesa, Palawan)

July 1, 2020 - February 28, 2023

Directs visual style and camera work for photo and video productions from concept to execution. Collaborates with clients and creative teams to translate briefs into compelling visual narratives. Manages lighting, framing, and shot composition to deliver a consistent professional aesthetic.

Senior Video Editor & Chief at Azul Perspective Studio (Palawan)

October 1, 2019 - February 28, 2026

Oversees the studio’s editing operations and manages footage across multiple productions through final delivery. Sets editing standards and workflows for color grading, pacing, and storytelling across studio outputs. Mentors editors and coordinates across project timelines to meet client deadlines.