Shantanu Sonkar
Mumbai
Summary
Artistic Video Editor with expertise in FCPX and multi-camera editing. Demonstrated ability to enhance creative projects through strong organizational skills and a commitment to efficiency. Recognized for productivity in narrative storytelling, color grading, and sound design. Proven track record in communication and collaboration, ensuring projects meet high creative and technical standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Video Editor
Dhairya Decodes Youtube Channel
Mumbai
07.2024 - Current
- Mixed multiple tracks together including narration, music and sound effects.
- Adjusted levels of volume, pitch and noise reduction as needed for each episode.
- Edited raw voice recordings, added sound effects, and mixed to format.
- Resolved hardware and network issues to prevent performance delays.
- Monitored audio quality through headphones while adjusting levels accordingly.
- Reformatted audio, digital and video files for editing, remastering and transfer.
- Communicated with clients to understand their needs and expectations.
Video Editor
Balance Nutrition
MUMBAI
12.2023 - Current
- Engaged potential customers through social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter.
- Monitored trends in video editing techniques and tools.
- Edited video clips using video editing software tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro X.
- Integrated captions into various video editing applications such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X.
- Created motion graphics, video editing, audio editing, and animation to enhance multimedia projects.
Video Editor
Nishaant Bhardwaj IRON MAN
MUMBAI
11.2023 - Current
- Created content calendars, managed scheduling, and monitored analytics across multiple platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube.
- Implemented visual effects, animation, color correction techniques, and audio mixing to enhance the overall quality of videos.
- Analyzed video content for quality control and editorial corrections.
- Arranged films into sequences and verified chronology.
Video Production Manager
Oneinsure
Mumbai
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Pitched ideas, developed concepts and produced online content to develop brand content.
- Safeguarded consistency throughout shooting and editing.
- Leveraged trends in entertainment industry to shape solutions and approaches.
- Controlled switching of video sources between in-studio and remote sources.
- Managed logistical aspects from conception to delivery.
- Scheduled equipment rentals and booked studio space as needed.
- Managed filming budget throughout project to reduce spending.
- Provided technical guidance to junior staff members in the production process.
- Oversaw the development of scripts, treatments, and shot lists.
Freelance Video Editor
Master Creative Group
Mumbai
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects
- Conducted detailed research to source stock footage and images for projects.
- Ensured final projects met quality standards and were delivered on schedule.
Video Editor and Cinematographer
Aura Films
Mumbai
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Managed graphics, sound, music and colour corrections for videos
- Collected data from camera media, transcoded video and audio files and managed file backup systems
- Reviewed video and selected the best footage for use in telling the story
- Edited video by adding graphics, titles, audio and special effects
- Implemented keyframe animations effectively within content to drive the intended narrative
- Reviewed scenes to determine pacing and continuity and trimmed shots to fit with the content
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
Ramjas College Of Delhi University
Mumbai05.2012
Skills
- Film and video production
- Audio mixing
- Adobe Lightroom and editing software
- Creative skills
- Final Cut Pro expertise
- Retouching and color correction
- HD photography techniques
- Equipment setup and maintenance
- Trend analysis
- Client communication
- Quality control
- Team collaboration
- Creative thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Pre-production planning
- Soundtrack editing
- Idea brainstorming
- Video formats
- Multitasking Abilities
- Raw footage handling
Hobbies and Interests
- Content Writing
- Song writing
- Music Composition
- Music Production
- Singing
Timeline
Senior Video Editor
Dhairya Decodes Youtube Channel
07.2024 - Current
Video Editor
Balance Nutrition
12.2023 - Current
Video Editor
Nishaant Bhardwaj IRON MAN
11.2023 - Current
Video Production Manager
Oneinsure
07.2023 - 04.2024
Freelance Video Editor
Master Creative Group
07.2022 - 04.2023
Video Editor and Cinematographer
Aura Films
10.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
Ramjas College Of Delhi University
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