AfterEffects
Athini Maseti
Video Editor/ Motion Graphics Animator
Boksburg,GP
Summary
Passionate and creative young professional dedicated to personal growth and development. Experienced in film, TV, and multimedia, with a deep understanding of visual storytelling and its intersection with digital platforms for effective communication. Seeking to enhance skills and knowledge in a challenging environment that values hard work and encourages professional growth. Fast learner who adapts quickly to new environments and situations, eager to contribute and add value to any working environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Video editor/ motion graphics animator
Finetune Studios
03.2019 - Current
- Increased viewer engagement through skillful use of pacing, rhythm, and transitions in video edits.
- Designed custom graphics and animations to enhance visual storytelling in video productions.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
- Worked with graphic templates and seamlessly inserted into videos.
- Developed creative solutions for complex editing challenges, enhancing the overall narrative impact of videos.
- Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.
- Created titles, captions, graphics and templates in After Effects to give edits additional visual flare.
- Created and reformatted content across various social media and digital platforms.
- Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.
- Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video, and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
- Reduced project completion time by implementing efficient workflows and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
- Developed compelling storylines by selecting and sequencing shots, enhancing narrative impact.
- Enhanced audience engagement by meticulously editing video content to align with viewer preferences and trends.
- Led team of junior editors, fostering collaborative environment and enhancing team productivity.
- Conducted detailed research to incorporate relevant and engaging material, enriching content value.
- Generated creative ideas to improve look and feel of projects.
- Utilized AfterEffects and Premeire Pro to manipulate, splice, and sync video footage.
- Implemented sound effects and music to enhance overall effect of film or video.
- Worked with producers and other team members to meet deadlines.
- Trained and mentored junior editors on team.
- Met with production teams to discuss and evaluate project needs.
Jr Traffic Manager
Eclipse Media
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Addressed capacity constraints through creative problem solving and load consolidation efforts.
- Conducted regular performance reviews of carriers, holding them accountable for meeting agreed-upon service levels and timelines.
- Conducted project status meetings to assess work and discuss changes.
- Balanced workloads and assigned specific tasks to team members in order to accomplish objectives.
- Optimized traffic flow by analyzing and implementing efficient routing strategies.
- Balanced workload distribution among carriers by assigning tasks based on their availability and capabilities.
- Built project timelines, team delegation plans and provided instructions for task completion.
- Created work schedules and project management plans organization-wide to maintain efficiency and timeliness.
Log and Video editor
Birthmark
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Created short-form videos, animated gifs and motion graphics for social media posts.
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
- Combined text, video and other composited elements onscreen to create logical, coherent layouts.
- Enhanced video quality by applying color correction, grading, and special effects techniques.
- Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes.
- Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
- Improved client satisfaction by delivering visually engaging content tailored to their specific needs and preferences.
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
- Maintained organized digital archives of raw footage, final edits, and other assets for easy access and retrieval.
- Coordinated with graphic designers to integrate seamless animations and graphics, enriching visual storytelling.
- Tailored content for various platforms, optimizing videos for social media, television, and digital advertisements.
Video editor/ Production Assistant/ Researcher
Bonngoe TV
03.2015 - 11.2015
Production Assistant/ Transcriber
1take Media
01.2013 - 12.2014
Video editing/ Transcriber/ subtitling
Inkblot Pictures
09.2014 - 11.2014
Production Manager and Researcher (Freelancer)
Flash Forward Productions
03.2014 - 08.2014
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
Education
Diploma - Media Studies
Boston Media House
03.2014 - 11.2018
Skills
Collaborative team member
Detail-oriented approach
Interpersonal communication
Visual storytelling through motion graphics
Skilled in post-production editing
Analytical problem solving
Storytelling and narration
Experienced with editing software tools
Adaptability
Proficient in keyboard shortcuts
Sound editing
Audio-to-video synchronization
Color grading expertise
Pre-production planning
Flexible learning approaches
Deadline adherence
Video compression techniques
File management
Client communication
Project organization
Adobe creative cloud
Maintaining backups
Typography
Color correction and grading
Brand consistency
Promotional content creation
Software
Premiere Pro
Photoshop
Media Encoder
Chase
Timeline
Video editor/ motion graphics animator
Finetune Studios
03.2019 - Current
Jr Traffic Manager
Eclipse Media
11.2018 - 02.2019
Video editor/ Production Assistant/ Researcher
Bonngoe TV
03.2015 - 11.2015
Log and Video editor
Birthmark
01.2015 - 01.2017
Video editing/ Transcriber/ subtitling
Inkblot Pictures
09.2014 - 11.2014
Production Manager and Researcher (Freelancer)
Flash Forward Productions
03.2014 - 08.2014
Diploma - Media Studies
Boston Media House
03.2014 - 11.2018
Production Assistant/ Transcriber
1take Media
01.2013 - 12.2014