Alexander Otten

Graphic design work supporting short films, including learning Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to craft promotional materials. I designed a Ruby Moon-inspired poster, combining silhouette photography, car headlights and lens flare, with a bold red title and white quote to create an unsettling atmosphere. This project reinforced the importance of simplicity and visual storytelling in poster design.

Editing and Directing Short Film (2023 - present): I have developed numerous short films during years 10-12, refining editing skills from iMovie to CapCut. I worked on aligning the director’s vision with post-production, achieving a cohesive cut and audio. Notable projects include 'A Decade in One Day' (2025) - https://youtu.be/REcTVIglOTA?si=OyfskwtnVTLbeCBG; 'Opportunities' (2024) - https://youtu.be/F6mYi-0RLM0?si=hhOQhp-dKoPrdG4-; and 'Generation Z: The Official Documentary' (2023) - https://youtu.be/UIEYGaeI3Qc?si=z0mttJx-YUucnQtX. I addressed transitions (A to B), audio consistency across scenes, and space/cropping using keyframe-driven zooms to emphasize significant decisions. Challenges included limited microphone access and background noise, mitigated by careful dialogue cutting and fades, and attentive post-production to unify audio levels. This work taught me patience, attention to detail, and the value of quality over quantity.