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Hi, I’m Lauren, a Cinematographer and Video Editor based in Southern California. I’ve spent the last several years working across commercial, educational, and narrative projects, and I love bringing ideas to life through thoughtful visuals and clean, intentional editing. I freelance as a cinematographer and editor, shooting and cutting content for brands in wellness, education, and consumer markets. Before that, I spent several years in post-production as an Editor, Lead Video Editor, and Colorist, working on everything from broadcast commercials to long-form educational content. I’m an expert Premiere Pro user, comfortable with multi-cam workflows, color, and asset management, and I love collaborating across departments to make the entire production process smooth and efficient. Whether I’m lighting a scene, operating camera, or shaping a story in the edit, I care about creating work that’s clean, intentional, and visually compelling. At the end of the day, I just really enjoy making great things with great people.…Hi, I’m Lauren, a Cinematographer and Video Editor based in Southern California. I’ve spent the last several years working across commercial, educational, and narrative projects, and I love bringing ideas to life through thoughtful visuals and clean, intentional editing. I freelance as a cinematographer and editor, shooting and cutting content for brands in wellness, education, and consumer markets. Before that, I spent several years in post-production as an Editor, Lead Video Editor, and Colorist, working on everything from broadcast commercials to long-form educational content. I’m an expert Premiere Pro user, comfortable with multi-cam workflows, color, and asset management, and I love collaborating across departments to make the entire production process smooth and efficient. Whether I’m lighting a scene, operating camera, or shaping a story in the edit, I care about creating work that’s clean, intentional, and visually compelling. At the end of the day, I just really enjoy making great things with great people.

Lauren Hines

Assistant Editor, Video Editor, Camera Operator, +3

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Hi, I’m Lauren, a Cinematographer and Video Editor based in Southern California. I’ve spent the last several years working across commercial, educational, and narrative projects, and I love bringing ideas to life through thoughtful visuals and clean, intentional editing. I freelance as a cinematographer and editor, shooting and cutting content for brands in wellness, education, and consumer markets. Before that, I spent several years in post-production as an Editor, Lead Video Editor, and Colorist, working on everything from broadcast commercials to long-form educational content. I’m an expert Premiere Pro user, comfortable with multi-cam workflows, color, and asset management, and I love collaborating across departments to make the entire production process smooth and efficient. Whether I’m lighting a scene, operating camera, or shaping a story in the edit, I care about creating work that’s clean, intentional, and visually compelling. At the end of the day, I just really enjoy making great things with great people.…Hi, I’m Lauren, a Cinematographer and Video Editor based in Southern California. I’ve spent the last several years working across commercial, educational, and narrative projects, and I love bringing ideas to life through thoughtful visuals and clean, intentional editing. I freelance as a cinematographer and editor, shooting and cutting content for brands in wellness, education, and consumer markets. Before that, I spent several years in post-production as an Editor, Lead Video Editor, and Colorist, working on everything from broadcast commercials to long-form educational content. I’m an expert Premiere Pro user, comfortable with multi-cam workflows, color, and asset management, and I love collaborating across departments to make the entire production process smooth and efficient. Whether I’m lighting a scene, operating camera, or shaping a story in the edit, I care about creating work that’s clean, intentional, and visually compelling. At the end of the day, I just really enjoy making great things with great people.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Lauren, a Cinematographer and Video Editor based in Southern California. I’ve spent the last several years working across commercial, educational, and narrative projects, and I love bringing ideas to life through thoughtful visuals and clean, intentional editing.

I freelance as a cinematographer and editor, shooting and cutting content for brands in wellness, education, and consumer markets. Before that, I spent several years in post-production as an Editor, Lead Video Editor, and Colorist, working on everything from broadcast commercials to long-form educational content. I’m an expert Premiere Pro user, comfortable with multi-cam workflows, color, and asset management, and I love collaborating across departments to make the entire production process smooth and efficient.

Whether I’m lighting a scene, operating camera, or shaping a story in the edit, I care about creating work that’s clean, intentional, and visually compelling. At the end of the day, I just really enjoy making great things with great people.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Adobe After Effects

Copywriting

Experience Level

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Adobe After Effects

Intermediate

Copywriting

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Japanese

Beginner

Work Experience

Camera Operator & Cinematographer at Raindrop Agency

June 14, 2023 - Present

Responsible for Cinematography, Camera Operating and maintaining camera systems (Canon, RED, Blackmagic) for commercial productions in studio and in the field shoots with an emphasis on lighting design, composition, and camera movement. Collaborates with Creative Directors, Producers, and on-set teams such as Gaffers, ACs, and Grip departments to execute visual strategies aligned with brand goals. Manage grip, lighting, and camera equipment rentals, setups, and breakdowns. Serves as 1st/2nd AC and DIT on large commercial sets. Collaborate with Creative Directors and Producers to align visual storytelling with brand and performance goals. Awarded “Rookie of the Year” (2024) for adaptability, precision, and technical excellence in a fast-paced creative environment.

Cinematographer & Video Editor at Freelance

June 15, 2017 - Present

Serves as Cinematographer, 1st/2nd AC, Camera Operator, and Editor on narrative, commercial, and social media [DTC, UGC, PO] short and long form productions in the Southern California area. Shoots and edits content for clients across wellness, education, and consumer sectors independently or in a small team. Utilizes Frame.io for reviews. Familiar with emerging AI tools. [Midjourney] Collaborate via Frame.io, Slack, and Google Drive in cloud-based workflows.

Contract Videographer & Video Editor at Proko

April 15, 2022 - July 20, 2022

Edited scripted and unscripted, long and short form educational content using Adobe Premiere Pro (expert level) in a contract basis. Developed innovative lighting solutions and camera rigs for live multi-cam productions. Co-produced and live-switched large-scale live stream events, demonstrating strong technical problem-solving skills under pressure. Created the top-performing video of the year (2022), generating over 300,000 views.

Video & Photography Specialist at CV Sciences

January 15, 2021 - April 10, 2022

Produced branded short-form and long-form video content for social media, e-commerce, and paid advertising campaigns in the wellness industry. Managed the entire post-production process, including color correction, audio sweetening, and motion design.

Lead Video Editor & Colorist at Pretzel Logic Productions

February 15, 2019 - January 2, 2021

Started as a freelance editor and was quickly brought on full-time, advancing from Editor to Lead Video Editor within a year based on performance and reliability. Lead post-production for local broadcast commercials, ensuring technical compliance and high creative standards. Streamlined and managed editing workflows for the post-production team, increasing efficiency and project turnaround. Review edits and provide feedback to other editors. Gained set management experience as an Assistant Director, coordinating equipment and crew logistics for large shoots.

Media Coordinator at CV Sciences

January 15, 2018 - December 20, 2018

Promoted from Video Production Intern to Media Coordinator within four months in recognition of strong technical skills and reliability. Produced video, photo, and livestream content to support brand, product, and marketing initiatives. Managed footage ingestion, organization, editing, and color grading across multiple concurrent projects. Created animated product explainers using GoAnimate/Vyond and delivered high-quality photo retouching for digital assets. Collaborated with marketing and product teams to ensure consistent visual branding across all media touchpoints.

Independent Videographer at StreamSports

July 15, 2017 - March 20, 2018

Operated a Highpod to capture elevated footage of competitive sports events. Managed same-day uploads to client portals, ensuring fast turnaround for tournaments and showcases. Events Include: San Diego Surf Regular Season, San Diego Surf Cup Tournament, and U.S. Soccer Development Academy Showcase 2017

Video Production Intern at Pixel Productions San Diego

January 15, 2017 - June 20, 2017

6-Month Internship. Supported a three-person team in producing professional video content from pre-production through delivery. Handled all inventory including: camera, audio, lighting, and equipment. Wrote blog content and assisted with AV script development. Worked on green-screen productions incorporating special effects and custom VFX backgrounds.

Camera Operator at Aztec Entertainment - Sponsored By KPBS

January 15, 2016 - April 24, 2016

Operated cameras for live events, live-streamed concerts, and staged productions. Freelance Jobs worked: Live at Belly Up! - Season 4 - March 13th 2016 - Anderson East - Robo Cam Operator Live at Belly Up! - March 26th 2016 - Yonder Mountain String Band - Robo Cam Operator Copley Symphony Hall - Live Stream - April 15th 2016 - Set-Up Crew Big Friendly Giant, SDSU Play - Don Powell Theater - April 24th 2016 - Camera Operator