Award-winning video editor, producer and director of photography with a track record of delivering high-impact storytelling for major networks and brands like Netflix, Discovery, and National Geographic. Expertise in concept development, production workflows, and tracking audience engagement to enhance performance. Adept at leading teams, refining narratives, and leveraging emerging technology to craft compelling visual content that drives viewership and critical acclaim.

Nathaniel Krause

Award-winning video editor, producer and director of photography with a track record of delivering high-impact storytelling for major networks and brands like Netflix, Discovery, and National Geographic. Expertise in concept development, production workflows, and tracking audience engagement to enhance performance. Adept at leading teams, refining narratives, and leveraging emerging technology to craft compelling visual content that drives viewership and critical acclaim.

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Award-winning video editor, producer and director of photography with a track record of delivering high-impact storytelling for major networks and brands like Netflix, Discovery, and National Geographic. Expertise in concept development, production workflows, and tracking audience engagement to enhance performance. Adept at leading teams, refining narratives, and leveraging emerging technology to craft compelling visual content that drives viewership and critical acclaim.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer and Video Editor at Freelance
August 31, 2012 - November 2, 2025
Supervised and edited high-profile series across major networks and streaming platforms contributing to content that has accumulated over 200 million viewing hours on Netflix alone. Produced narrative, documentary, and branded content that unites creative storytelling with cohesive brand identity. Developed concepts and brand strategy for short and long-form content across social, broadcast, and theatrical platforms. Collaborated with network executives, showrunners, production partners, and other stakeholders to define the visual and aural tone of series and campaigns. Led teams of 20+ producers and editors, providing creative direction to maintain narrative and tonal cohesion across all stages of production. Crafted emotionally compelling stories, leveraging pacing, sound design, color grading, and mixing to maximize audience impact and engagement.
Producer and Lead Video Editor at World of Wonder
September 30, 2017 - September 30, 2017
Produced and edited Real Estate Wars for Bravo, developing plotlines and character arcs. Crafted emotionally engaging storylines in collaboration with showrunner, ensuring consistent tone and pacing between episodes. Collaborated with executives and story producers to plan principal and pickup shoots, ensuring narrative clarity and cohesion. Managed editing and producing teams providing guidance to maintain cohesive storytelling across production and post.
Video Editor at BBC Productions
July 31, 2016 - July 31, 2016
Developed tone and stylistic vocabulary for BBC and National Geographic co-productions including multiple seasons of Port Protection Alaska. Structured multi-episode story arcs in collaboration with post producers to balance character development and thematic evolution. Locked episodes to meet S&P approval under tight deadlines while maintaining editorial quality and creative integrity. Managed color correction, sound mixing, and graphics integration for broadcast delivery.
Cinematographer and Videographer at Freelance
June 1, 2012 - November 3, 2025
Shot 50+ projects including short films, branded content, commercials, music videos and feature films. Supervised camera and lighting teams of up to 35 crew members, ensuring safety and cost-effective production methods. Managed production for multicamera setups with multiple photography and lighting units under demanding production schedules. Expert in crafting high-impact visual storytelling through advanced techniques in composition and lighting. Adept at collaborating across creative and technical departments to craft cinematic imagery that elevates story.
Producer and Supervising Video Editor at MAK Pictures
July 29, 2024 - July 29, 2024
-Led post-production for major documentary series on Netflix, Discovery and Roku including Car Masters: Rust to Riches, Tex Mex Motors and Bad Ideas with Adam DeVine. -Developed and refined narrative structure through editorial pacing, performance selection, and interview curation to heighten authenticity and engagement. -Designed and created motion graphics and visual assets to enhance storytelling and narrative clarity. -Researched, sourced, and integrated archival footage to strengthen narratives and thematic resonance within each episode. -Monitored performance metrics to optimize content for increased audience retention.

Education

MFA at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
BHA at Carnegie Mellon University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services