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Hi, I’m Jesse Nolan Richard, a passionate and experienced commercial video editor based in Raleigh, NC. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with high-profile companies creating engaging TV and web commercials. I specialize in editing, visual effects, and media organization, always ensuring a smooth workflow and effective communication with clients and agencies.
I believe in the power of visual storytelling and thrive in collaborative environments. Whether it’s preparing finish preps for major motion pictures or editing music videos, I bring dedication and precision to every project. Feel free to check out my editing reel at Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup!
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Work Experience
Commercial Video Editor at Whitehouse Post
May 31, 2023 - July 8, 2025Worked with high profile companies creating TV and web based commercial advertising. Edited commercials in collaboration with agency based off story boards and footage provided for clients. Handled the loading and organization of media for projects and breaking down of all materials. Maintained all assets throughout editing process, as well as creating all offline visual effects needed for cuts. Handled communication, preps, and postings to be sent to agency team members and finishing houses.
Assistant Trailer Editor at AV Squad
April 30, 2018 - July 8, 2025Worked in a high security film trailer house for major motion picture studios. Work credits include the Fast and Furious, Mission Impossible, Jurassic World, and Star Wars film franchises. Prepared finish preps for locked cuts to be sent to online finishers and audio mixers. Transcoded rough feature cuts, film dailies, and a variety of other media to in-house standards. Edited film dailies and organized on a scene by scene basis into a feature assembly for editors use. Overcut editors spots with the most recent feature, dailies, and VFX materials.
Video Editor at Foundation Content
February 1, 2014 - July 8, 2025Part of a team developing commercials, mainstream music videos, and web content. Responsible for all aspects of production including camera operation, lighting, and audio recording on sound stage or on location. Offloaded and prepared all media from cameras and audio devices in preparation for editing. Edited content with clients input during in-house editorial sessions.
Music Video Assistant Editor at Sunset Edit
October 1, 2012 - July 8, 2025Assisted in the editorial and graphic work on music videos for major recording artists. Loaded media and organized projects for editors to begin editorial process. Assisted with rotoscoping and compositing to apply filter effects, image enhancement, and improve artist’s appearance. Prepared finished cuts for online editors, colorists, and audio mixers.
VFX Assistant at Animal Studio
April 1, 2012 - July 8, 2025Assisted the Flame operators in compositing visual effects for television commercials. Started projects for VFX artists using Autodesk Flame and Assimilate Scratch.
Commercial Video Editor at Whitehouse Post
May 1, 2023 - July 28, 2025Worked with high profile companies creating TV and web based commercial advertising. Edited commercials in collaboration with agency based off story boards and footage provided for clients. Handled the loading and organization of media for projects and breaking down of all materials. Maintained all assets throughout editing process, as well as creating all offline visual effects needed for cuts. Managed communication, preps, and postings to be sent to agency team members and finishing houses.
Assistant Trailer Editor at AV Squad
April 1, 2018 - July 28, 2025Worked in a high security film trailer house for major motion picture studios. Work credits include the Fast and Furious, Mission Impossible, Jurassic World, and Star Wars film franchises. Prepared finish preps for locked cuts to be sent to online finishers and audio mixers. Transcoded rough feature cuts, film dailies, and a variety of other media to in-house standards. Edited film dailies and organized on a scene by scene basis into a feature assembly for editors use. Overcut editors spots with the most recent feature, dailies, and VFX materials.
Video Editor at Foundation Content
February 1, 2014 - July 28, 2025Part of a team developing commercials, mainstream music videos, and web content. Handled all aspects of production including camera operation, lighting, and audio recording on sound stage or on location. Offloaded and prepared all media from cameras and audio devices in preparation for editing. Edited content with clients input during in-house editorial sessions.
Music Video Assistant Editor at Sunset Edit
October 1, 2012 - July 28, 2025Assisted in the editorial and graphic work on music videos for major recording artists. Loaded media and organized projects for editors to begin editorial process. Assisted with rotoscoping and compositing to apply filter effects, image enhancement, and improve artist’s appearance. Prepared finished cuts for online editors, colorists, and audio mixers.
VFX Assistant at Animal Studio
April 1, 2012 - July 28, 2025Assisted the Flame operators in compositing visual effects for television commercials. Started projects for VFX artists using Autodesk Flame and Assimilate Scratch.
Education
B.A. at San Francisco State University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011Exchange Program at University of Technology, Sydney, Australia
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011B.A. at San Francisco State University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011Exchange Program at University of Technology, Sydney, Australia
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment
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Expert
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