Sam Smetter — Video Editor | Documentary Editor | Assistant Editor Los Angeles–based Video Editor, Assistant Editor, and Colorist with 7+ years of experience editing documentary, nature, branded, and streaming content. Experienced across the full post-production pipeline including media ingest, proxy workflows, multi-camera sync, offline-to-online conform, color grading, QC, and final delivery. My background includes editing documentary and nature programming for streaming platforms, live events, and immersive exhibition installations, including large-scale projection environments. I have also prepared 120+ hours of 4K nature footage for the Getty Images library and edited long-form interviews and podcast series for documentary productions. Previously I worked as an Assistant Editor and Post Production Supervisor on projects including Moving Art (Netflix), Fantastic Fungi, and Gratitude Revealed, where I built proxy workflows for high-resolution productions up to 8K, managed editorial pipelines, and prepared final masters and multi-language deliverables. As an independent editor and colorist, I have delivered 80+ commercial, branded, and social video projects, producing multiple versions across aspect ratios and platforms while overseeing conform, color correction, QC, and delivery. Contact: _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects Specialties: Documentary Editing, Assistant Editing, Color Grading, Post-Production Workflows, Proxy Editing, Conform, QC & Delivery…

Sam Smetter

Sam Smetter — Video Editor | Documentary Editor | Assistant Editor Los Angeles–based Video Editor, Assistant Editor, and Colorist with 7+ years of experience editing documentary, nature, branded, and streaming content. Experienced across the full post-production pipeline including media ingest, proxy workflows, multi-camera sync, offline-to-online conform, color grading, QC, and final delivery. My background includes editing documentary and nature programming for streaming platforms, live events, and immersive exhibition installations, including large-scale projection environments. I have also prepared 120+ hours of 4K nature footage for the Getty Images library and edited long-form interviews and podcast series for documentary productions. Previously I worked as an Assistant Editor and Post Production Supervisor on projects including Moving Art (Netflix), Fantastic Fungi, and Gratitude Revealed, where I built proxy workflows for high-resolution productions up to 8K, managed editorial pipelines, and prepared final masters and multi-language deliverables. As an independent editor and colorist, I have delivered 80+ commercial, branded, and social video projects, producing multiple versions across aspect ratios and platforms while overseeing conform, color correction, QC, and delivery. Contact: _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects Specialties: Documentary Editing, Assistant Editing, Color Grading, Post-Production Workflows, Proxy Editing, Conform, QC & Delivery…

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Sam Smetter — Video Editor | Documentary Editor | Assistant Editor

Los Angeles–based Video Editor, Assistant Editor, and Colorist with 7+ years of experience editing documentary, nature, branded, and streaming content. Experienced across the full post-production pipeline including media ingest, proxy workflows, multi-camera sync, offline-to-online conform, color grading, QC, and final delivery.

My background includes editing documentary and nature programming for streaming platforms, live events, and immersive exhibition installations, including large-scale projection environments. I have also prepared 120+ hours of 4K nature footage for the Getty Images library and edited long-form interviews and podcast series for documentary productions.

Previously I worked as an Assistant Editor and Post Production Supervisor on projects including Moving Art (Netflix), Fantastic Fungi, and Gratitude Revealed, where I built proxy workflows for high-resolution productions up to 8K, managed editorial pipelines, and prepared final masters and multi-language deliverables.

As an independent editor and colorist, I have delivered 80+ commercial, branded, and social video projects, producing multiple versions across aspect ratios and platforms while overseeing conform, color correction, QC, and delivery.

Contact: Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects
Specialties: Documentary Editing, Assistant Editing, Color Grading, Post-Production Workflows, Proxy Editing, Conform, QC & Delivery

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Editor
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2021
Ingested and transcribed high-resolution camera media, built proxy workflow that enabled efficient editorial for multi-format productions up to 8K. Archived 40+ years of legacy media, organizing and digitizing historical assets for editorial use. Prepared timelines and turnovers for finishing vendors using XML/AAF and conducted detailed QC prior to final delivery.
Editor at Moving Art
November 1, 2018 - May 1, 2024
Edited and color graded documentary and nature programming for streaming, live events, and immersive exhibition platforms including projection at the Las Vegas Sphere. Prepared 120+ hours of 4K nature footage for the Getty Images stock library, delivering high-resolution masters for global licensing. Edited 60+ interviews for the Fantastic Fungi Global Summit series; collaborated with producers, post-production teams, and clients to refine edits and deliver final cuts on deadline.
Independent Editor / Colorist at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Delivered 80+ commercial, branded, and independent video projects across streaming and social platforms. Produced alternate cuts across multiple durations, aspect ratios, and languages while overseeing conform, color correction, QC, and final delivery.
Production Coordinator at Student Video Productions
August 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016
Coordinated production logistics for 50+ student filmmakers producing video content for university events and academic projects. Oversaw scheduling, media organization, and team communication to keep productions on track and aligned with creative goals.

Education

Bachelor of Cinema at University of Iowa
August 17, 2012 - May 20, 2016
Bachelor of Arts at University of Iowa
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper Moving Art

    Nature documentary series created by filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg, showcasing time-lapse cinematography and landscapes from around the world. As Assistant Editor, I organized and synced media, prepared timelines, and supported the editorial team with assembling sequences. I also managed exports and deliverables to ensure episodes were completed smoothly for broadcast and streaming release.

    paper Gratitude Revealed

    Feature documentary that explores the power of gratitude through stories from around the world. As Assistant Editor, I organized media, built assemblies, and supported the lead editor throughout post-production. I also managed the offline-to-online conform, ensuring a seamless transition from rough cuts to final delivery. The film premiered theatrically and was later distributed on streaming platforms.

    paper Fantastic Fungi

    Feature documentary exploring the hidden world of fungi and their impact on ecosystems. As Assistant Editor, I organized and managed media, prepared timelines, and supported the lead editor with time-lapse and nature sequence assemblies. I ensured smooth post-production workflows by handling sync, exports, and project organization. The film achieved global distribution and critical acclaim, reaching wide audiences through streaming platforms and screenings