Hi, I’m Raenise Nugent, an Atlanta-based freelance picture editor focused on storytelling through image and sound. I collaborate with directors to shape narrative cohesion, optimize editing workflows, and manage digital and physical media from ingest to delivery forWeb and broadcast. I love elevating stories with tasteful color grading, sound design, and accessible storytelling—creating audio descriptions and clear emotional beats for diverse audiences.

Raenise Nugent

Hi, I’m Raenise Nugent, an Atlanta-based freelance picture editor focused on storytelling through image and sound. I collaborate with directors to shape narrative cohesion, optimize editing workflows, and manage digital and physical media from ingest to delivery forWeb and broadcast. I love elevating stories with tasteful color grading, sound design, and accessible storytelling—creating audio descriptions and clear emotional beats for diverse audiences.

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Hi, I’m Raenise Nugent, an Atlanta-based freelance picture editor focused on storytelling through image and sound. I collaborate with directors to shape narrative cohesion, optimize editing workflows, and manage digital and physical media from ingest to delivery forWeb and broadcast.

I love elevating stories with tasteful color grading, sound design, and accessible storytelling—creating audio descriptions and clear emotional beats for diverse audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Picture Editor at Freelance
June 1, 2022 - Present
Edited short films and documentaries, collaborating with directors to achieve narrative cohesion and emotional impact.
Editor at Dinner and Diatribes (Horror Short Film)
April 30, 2026 - Present
Created proxy media in DaVinci Resolve and assembled dailies while balancing sound within Avid Media Composer, creating a cohesive narrative story.
Editor at ChefATL
March 1, 2025 - Present
Led editing for a documentary episode, collaborating with producers and assistants to refine pacing and emotional beats.
Editor at Galactic Scars (Short Film)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated with producers to deliver a promotional video for the short film, meeting client expectations for an emotional and engaging story.
Editor at I Will Hold On (Music Video)
February 1, 2022 - Present
Enhanced visual storytelling by utilizing masking, coloring, and opacity techniques, achieving SCAD’s Challenge Award for Performing Arts.
Editor at Dinner and Diatribes (Horror Short Film)
May 1, 2026 - Present
Created proxy media in DaVinci Resolve and assembled dailies while balancing sound with in Avid Media Composer, creating a cohesive narrative story. Collaborated with post sound, VFX, and color for finishing. Arranged pre-recorded audio description to align with visuals for viewers with sight impairments.
Editor at ChefATL: Burnt Ends and New Beginnings (Episodic Doc)
March 1, 2025 - Present
Served as lead editor for a 30-minute documentary episode, collaborating with producers and assistant editors to refine pacing and emotional beats. Created and documented information for turnaround to sound and color. Organized a post timeline to accomplish deadline goals. Created an entertaining and cohesive story, resulting in a Silver Telly Award.
Editor at OHMAMA (Music Video)
March 1, 2026 - Present
Created proxy media in DaVinci Resolve and assembled dailies while balancing audio with in Avid Media Composer, creating a cohesive narrative. Collaborated with post sound, VFX, and color for finishing. Created key-framed visual effects within Premiere Pro to synchronize movement to the timing of the music.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Television, Minor in Editing at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
September 9, 2022 - March 18, 2026

Qualifications

Avid Media Composer Specialist Certification
January 1, 2025 - June 6, 2026
DaVinci Resolve Color
January 1, 2025 - June 6, 2026
Adobe Premiere Pro Certification
January 1, 2022 - June 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment