PJ Fabbrini
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Dynamic video editor with a proven track record at Lost Planet Editorial, excelling in creative storytelling and advanced editing techniques. Expert in editing with Avid MediaComposer and Adobe Premiere Pro. Proficient incolor grading, sound design, and music editing, I enhance visual narratives while fostering collaboration. Recognized for editing multiple types of videos from music videos to commercials, web and social videos, to corporate videos, and documentaries and short films, I consistently deliver high-quality edits that captivate audiences and meet client expectations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor
Lost Planet Editorial
08.2016 - Current
- Edited and assembled video footage to create compelling narratives for diverse projects.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to ensure alignment with creative vision and project goals.
- Utilized Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects to enhance visual storytelling through graphics and effects.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.
- Developed workflows that improved editing efficiency, reducing turnaround times without compromising quality.
- Mentored junior editors, providing guidance on techniques and best practices in video editing processes.
- Conducted quality control checks to ensure final outputs met technical specifications and client expectations.
- Implemented feedback from stakeholders, refining edits based on audience engagement analytics and trends.
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
- Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.
- Enhanced video quality by applying color correction, grading, and special effects techniques.
- Maintained organized digital archives of raw footage, final edits, and other assets for easy access and retrieval.
- Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
- Saw concepts through to completion by working to develop final edits, color and other elements in post-production process.
- Combined text, video and other composited elements onscreen to create logical, coherent layouts.
Assistant Editor
Lost Planet Editorial
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Collaborated with lead editors to refine footage selection and enhance storytelling elements.
- Utilized Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro to support video production workflows effectively.
- Assisted in managing media assets, ensuring proper organization and accessibility for team members.
- Conducted quality checks on edited segments, maintaining high standards of visual consistency and audio clarity.
- Trained junior staff on editing techniques and software tools, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Met tight deadlines consistently while managing multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing quality or attention to detail.
- Supported lead editor in addressing technical issues, troubleshooting software problems, and optimizing system performance.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing and managing digital assets efficiently.
- Delivered polished final cuts by incorporating graphics, animations, and visual effects.
- Maintained regular communication with clients to incorporate feedback and ensure satisfaction with the final product.
- Created titles, captions, graphics and templates in After Effects to give edits additional visual flare.
- Implemented sound effects and music to enhance overall effect of film or video.
Assistant Video Editor
Arcade Edit
04.2008 - 10.2009
- Implemented feedback from senior editors, enhancing final outputs through iterative revisions.
- Streamlined editing processes by developing templates, reducing turnaround time for projects significantly.
- Optimized projects for various platforms, ensuring compatibility and maintaining visual quality across devices.
- Increased overall efficiency within the editing department by proactively identifying areas for improvement and proposing solutions that led to more streamlined workflows.
- Synchronized multiple camera angles to create dynamic multi-camera edits.
- Mentored junior editors by sharing knowledge and providing guidance on best practices for video editing techniques.
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
- Created and reformatted content across various social media and digital platforms.
- Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video, and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
- Worked with producers and other team members to meet deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Barron Collier High School
Naples, FL07-1997
Skills
- Video editing
- Adobe premiere pro
- Color grading expertise
- Sound editing
- Motion graphics design
- Audio-to-video synchronization
- Multi-camera editing
- Creative storytelling
- Client communication
- Creative collaboration
- Advanced editing techniques
- Video compression techniques
- Digital asset management
- Video game editing
Clients
Some of the client I have worked with are Google, Twitter, Nissan, Toyota, Youtube, Ring, Doritos, Ruffles, among many others.
Timeline
Editor
Lost Planet Editorial
08.2016 - Current
Assistant Editor
Lost Planet Editorial
08.2012 - 08.2016
Assistant Video Editor
Arcade Edit
04.2008 - 10.2009
High School Diploma -
Barron Collier High School