BIPIN BALAKRISHNAN
Dubai
Summary
Adaptable Video Editor offering 8+ years of video editing success. Talent in assembling raw footage, reordering sequences and adjusting content to align with artistic vision. Aiming to leverage strong proficiency in Adobe Premier,Adobe After effects,Final cut Pro to add value to projects.
Innovative Social Media Editor with background in creating compelling online content and executing successful social media campaigns. Skilled in leveraging SEO strategies to increase brand visibility, engagement, and growth. Strengths lie in strategic planning, trend analysis, content creation, while supporting teams through strong collaboration and communication skills. Significant impact made at previous positions through innovative strategies that fostered community growth and engagement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Media Editor
Maser Electronics
Al Karama
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Curated engaging content for multiple social media platforms.
- Developed and implemented social media strategies to enhance brand presence.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align messaging across channels.
- Edited and optimized visual assets for increased audience interaction.
Senior Video Editor
Apex Events
Doha
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.
- Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value, and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
- Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video, and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
- Created titles, captions, graphics and templates in After Effects to give edits additional visual flare.
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
- Created and reformatted content across various social media and digital platforms.
- Edited video content for performances and events at a leading arts organization.
- Collaborated with artists and production teams to ensure cohesive visual storytelling.
- Managed multiple video projects simultaneously under tight deadlines and high expectations.
Video Editor
Abhinaya School of Performing Arts and Events
Doha
05.2015 - 12.2019
- Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video, and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
- Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
- Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value, and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
- Developed best practice content editing techniques to enhance content performance across social platforms and extend content across traditional platforms.
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
- Created and reformatted content across various social media and digital platforms.
Assistant Film Director
Jayaraj Films
Kochi
10.2012 - 11.2014
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
Film Editor
August Cinema Private India Limited
Thriruvananthapuram
03.2011 - 09.2012
- Performed post-production work, edited sound and sequences and provided final product within time and budget constraints.
- Supervised editing, dubbing and colour correction as part of post production.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
- Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value, and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
- Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video, and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
Motion Graphics Video Editor
KAIRALI TV Malayalam Communications Limited
Thiruvananthapuram
11.2008 - 03.2011
- Utilized Adobe After effects and Final cut Pro to manipulate, splice, and sync video footage.
- Created special effects and transitions to improve overall look and feel of project.
- Edited feature-length films and television shows to meet desired quality and style.
- Implemented sound effects and music to enhance overall effect of film or video.
- Revised footage according to producers' and directors' requests.
- Compressed, converted and uploaded video files for distribution and broadcast.
- Worked with producers and other team members to meet deadlines.
- Assisted with operating equipment to capture footage in studio and on location.
- Utilized various editing software programs to assemble, edit and process digital video.
- Generated creative ideas to improve look and feel of projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Mahathma Gandhi University
Kottayam,KeralaDiploma in Electronics Engineering - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Kerala Technical Board
Thrissur,KeralaDiploma in Digital Editing - Digital Editing
Keltron Animation Campus
Thiruvananthapuram,KeralaSkills
- P>Motion and Premier Pro mastery
- P>Adobe Suite knowledge
- P>Creative collaboration
- P>Color correction knowledge
- P>Multi-camera editing
- P>Sound editing proficiency
- P>Title and chapter creation
- P>Critical Thinking
- Video editing
- Social media strategy
- Graphic design
- Visual storytelling
- Brand management
- Digital marketing
- Cross-functional collaboration
Software
Adobe Premier Pro
, 4, Upper intermediate,Apple Final Cut Pro
, 4, Upper intermediate,DaVinci Resolve studio
, 2, Elementary,Avid Media Composer
, 1, Beginner,Adobe After Effects
, 4, Upper intermediate,Adobe Photoshop
, 4, Upper intermediate,Adobe Illustrator
, 3, Intermediate,Adobe Audition
, 3, IntermediatePersonal Information
- DATE OF BIRTH : 1988 May 19
- SEX : Male
- MARTIAL STATUS : Single
- LANGUAGE : English Hindi Malayalam Tamil
Languages
English
First Language
Malayalam
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Tamil
Upper Intermediate
B2
Arabic
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Social Media Editor
Maser Electronics
09.2022 - 07.2024
Senior Video Editor
Apex Events
01.2020 - 12.2022
Video Editor
Abhinaya School of Performing Arts and Events
05.2015 - 12.2019
Assistant Film Director
Jayaraj Films
10.2012 - 11.2014
Film Editor
August Cinema Private India Limited
03.2011 - 09.2012
Motion Graphics Video Editor
KAIRALI TV Malayalam Communications Limited
11.2008 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Mahathma Gandhi University
Diploma in Electronics Engineering - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Kerala Technical Board
Diploma in Digital Editing - Digital Editing
Keltron Animation Campus