Creative filmmaker and post-production professional with over 7 years of experience as a video editor, VFX artist, and director. I’ve worked on more than 500 projects, including music videos for Grammy-winning and platinum artists, short films, feature films, commercials, and social media content. I often handle editing, color, sound, and visual effects all in one, using tools like Premiere Pro, After Effects, Blender 3D, and Pro Tools.\n\nWhether I’m directing a big shoot or building sci-fi scenes in post, I stay focused on details, work well with teams, and take projects from conception to final delivery with both creativity and technical skill. Alongside my high-end film and music work, I also operate inside a B2B-focused media company, handling high-volume, social-first branded content for enterprise and Fortune 500 clients, keeping projects moving under tight timelines and real-world constraints while consistently delivering polished work at scale.…

Alex Ortiz

Creative filmmaker and post-production professional with over 7 years of experience as a video editor, VFX artist, and director. I’ve worked on more than 500 projects, including music videos for Grammy-winning and platinum artists, short films, feature films, commercials, and social media content. I often handle editing, color, sound, and visual effects all in one, using tools like Premiere Pro, After Effects, Blender 3D, and Pro Tools.\n\nWhether I’m directing a big shoot or building sci-fi scenes in post, I stay focused on details, work well with teams, and take projects from conception to final delivery with both creativity and technical skill. Alongside my high-end film and music work, I also operate inside a B2B-focused media company, handling high-volume, social-first branded content for enterprise and Fortune 500 clients, keeping projects moving under tight timelines and real-world constraints while consistently delivering polished work at scale.…

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Creative filmmaker and post-production professional with over 7 years of experience as a video editor, VFX artist, and director. I’ve worked on more than 500 projects, including music videos for Grammy-winning and platinum artists, short films, feature films, commercials, and social media content. I often handle editing, color, sound, and visual effects all in one, using tools like Premiere Pro, After Effects, Blender 3D, and Pro Tools.\n\nWhether I’m directing a big shoot or building sci-fi scenes in post, I stay focused on details, work well with teams, and take projects from conception to final delivery with both creativity and technical skill. Alongside my high-end film and music work, I also operate inside a B2B-focused media company, handling high-volume, social-first branded content for enterprise and Fortune 500 clients, keeping projects moving under tight timelines and real-world constraints while consistently delivering polished work at scale.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Video Editor at MarketScale
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance video editor working within MarketScale’s media team on branded, interview, podcast, event, and social-first video content. Edited content for Fortune 500 and enterprise clients across technology, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and B2B industries. Cut longer-form and social-first videos, adapting edits for different social media platforms and delivery needs. Created motion graphics using Adobe After Effects to support branded storytelling. Integrated AI tools across audio and video workflows, including enhancement, narration/voiceover, and creative support. Collaborated with producers and review teams through established QC processes under tight deadlines. Maintained a high-volume workflow, averaging 3–5 videos per day depending on scope.
Video Editor at A-BOT STUDIOS LLC
January 1, 2018 - Present
Co-editor, colorist, and sound designer for Grammy Award-winning artist Farruko’s two short films/commercials for Carbon Armor Season 2 album release and concert announcement. Worked with platinum-selling artist Cosculluela and Warner Music as lead editor on 8 high-end music videos (including “Un AK” - 47 million views on YouTube) and 150+ social media clips, delivering content that elevated artist branding, boosted fan engagement, and contributed to a total of 140.5 million views. Lead editor, colorist, and sound designer for Billboard Award-nominated artist Baby Rasta y Gringo’s music video “Sigo Firme.” Co-editor and sound designer for the award-winning short film La Mente. Selected the best performances, sequencing, and timing to craft engaging storylines. Organized RAW/Log footage from cine and DSLR cameras for editing workflows. Enhanced visuals using After Effects and Blender; applied advanced color correction and grading; mixed and mastered audio using Pro Tools.
Visual Effects Supervisor and Lead Artist at A-BOT STUDIOS LLC
January 1, 2018 - Present
Created high-end VFX for 100+ projects, including films, commercials, and music videos for Wiz Khalifa, Kodak Black, Future, Lele Pons, Myke Towers, Cosculluela, and Latin Grammy winners Rauw Alejandro and Farruko. Collaborated with Angel AI on their 2024 Super Bowl spot ad; responsible for film techniques and compositing of their animated avatar interacting with live-action actors. Supervised and created VFX for Farruko’s Carbon Armor Season 2; designed 3D environments including a dystopian world, alien planet, and sci-fi space stations. Created 3D animations, particle and volumetric simulations — including flying spaceships, rain, atmospherics, and a wide range of sci-fi style motion graphics using Blender, Embergen, and After Effects. Oversaw VFX for the feature film 1780; led visuals for action sequences with 3D muzzle flashes, bullet impacts, blood simulations, and atmospherics. VFX supervisor and lead artist for the short film Conrad the Last Defender; 278 VFX shots with medi
Film Director at A-BOT STUDIOS LLC
January 1, 2018 - Present
Directed 20+ projects, including music videos, short films, and commercials achieving over 150 million views on viral music videos. Collaborated with high-profile talent such as comedian Dane Cook, platinum artist Cosculluela, Baby Rasta y Gringo, Young Miko, and Warner Music to bring ideas to life. Notably directed Chapter 1 & 2 music videos for Cosculluela, managing a $125,000 budget, 2 weeks of pre-production, 3 shoot days across 3 locations, 2 camera teams, and a 50-person crew, including stunt performers and set medics. Managed budgets ranging from $2,000 to $125,000; led storyboarding, screenwriting, permitting, production insurance, location scouting, editing, VFX supervision, color grading, and audio post; provided real-time creative and technical solutions during production.
Multimedia Producer at Pioneer Realty Group
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Captured and edited cinematic virtual tours showcasing apartment and home listings for in-house brokers, employing cinematic techniques to highlight key features and create immersive viewing experiences for prospective buyers and renters. Crafted a wide range of high-quality video content, including 5 live corporate events, 20+ testimonials, 12 podcast episodes, 3 commercials and 2 comedic skits, each designed to resonate with the target audience and elevate the brand's presence. Designed 3D animations and motion graphics to enhance the company's branding content, ensuring consistency and visual appeal across various platforms. Captured and edited high-quality photographs for 100+ rental property listings across diverse neighborhoods in the Chicago area, enhancing visual appeal and boosting client engagement.

Education

BA Music and Sound Engineering, Minor Communications at University of New Haven, CT
August 1, 2002 - May 15, 2007

Qualifications

Best Visual Effects - A Mordida
January 1, 2018 - January 10, 2026
Best Horror Short - A Mordida
January 1, 2019 - January 10, 2026
Best Sound Design - La Mente
January 1, 2023 - January 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
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    Director, editor, VFX artist, and sound designer. This reel showcases select projects and VFX breakdowns across narrative, music, and branded work. The work reflects a hands-on, end-to-end approach to filmmaking and post-production, covering direction through final delivery, with a focus on cinematic storytelling, technical problem-solving, and clean execution under real-world deadlines. filmdirector videoeditor animator vfx sounddesign…