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BRIAN RACHIER

Nairobi

Summary

I am an open-minded, creative and critical thinker with an avid interest in aspects related to media and technology and its evolution and effects in the world. Highly-motivated and artistic video editor with 4 years experience and a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic and adaptability. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed to executing each project with absolute professionalism and client satisfaction in mind.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Video Editor

Protel Studios Limited
Nairobi
04.2023 - 02.2024

I worked at Protel Studios Limited as a video editor. I created and transformed content and have worked on various corporate projects for Absa Bank Kenya and several in-house shows such as Bizconnect that covers the stories, products and servies of various startup companies and small to medium sized businesses in Nairobi.

Bizconnect

1. Nakshi Glass: https://youtu.be/6tjpozEE_eI

2. Mokomaya Glass Painting: https://youtu.be/i_rGFggbuvI

Absa Bank

1. MD Caravan Mombasa Highlight: https://youtu.be/icXEKjPt_Kc

Video Editor

LIVE EYE TV
Nairobi
02.2021 - Current

I currently work with Live Eye Tv to create post production content for the company. I have worked on creating and editing content for various projects including 48 Shred Friday Night Lights with Alpha Fit, Ethiopian Premier League, Nondies Rugby, RX Motorsport, World Athletics Under 20, etc.

Links

RX MotorSport Promo: https://youtu.be/qRfd-aQbfwg

World Athletics U20 Promo: https://youtu.be/jZAuS5Tx8UQ

2022 BetKing Ethiopian Premier League Promo: https://youtu.be/HXR2AtTXYGY

Freelance Video Editor

SemaBox
Nairobi
06.2021 - Current

I work with Semabox, a startup podcast studio, as a freelance editor and assist with various projects. I have worked on TMI Podcast KE (Episodes 1-14), Route to Food promo, and Boogertman Promo.

TMI Podcast KE Link: https://youtu.be/qRzPS6EJ7RE

Video Editor

My Fun Projects
Nairobi
02.2021 - Current

I did various personal side projects for fun as well so as to flex my creative skills in different genres and styles.

  • El Triangulo De La Pasion is a parody-style soap opera mini-series I made with my work colleagues that follows two guys attempting to woo an Ethiopian waitress.

Link : https://youtu.be/Vbyk1ZbLemg

  • Ol Pejeta Trip is a montage of various activities and locations visited during a family vacation to Nanyuki. Edited to the track Tomorrow Silver by Msaki, Sun-el Musician & Diplo.

Link: https://youtu.be/EL-bHS3cHdk

  • Bahir Dar Tour is a montage of the sites and locations of Bahir Dar city in Ethiopia.

Link: https://youtu.be/E-HUX5_uenc

Video Editor Intern

NUSUNUSU PRODUCTIONS
Nairobi
03.2019 - 10.2020

I worked at NusuNusu Productions from 2019-2020 as a video editor interns and handled various projects with the company. These included NTV Lit360, Team 5 Minutes, Studio Tisa and Focus on Property.

Key Responsibilities

  • Edited video by adding graphics, titles, audio and special effects.
  • Reviewed video and selected best footage for storytelling.
  • Collaborated with creative team and director to align editing approach with artistic vision.

Video Editor & Camera Assistant

Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association (FRAFCA)
Vancouver
10.2017 - 12.2017
  • The goal of this project was to create a video documentary that looked into the rampant ill-treatment and discrimination of First Nations people in Canada, who were neglected and mistreated with no way of fending for themselves either through education or employment, and the efforts of the non-profit organization Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association (FRAFCA) to foster the youth and give them a home and an opportunity to make their lives and futures better while also strengthening the community
  • Filming took place during their 'Guiding our Youth' home fundraising at a conference hall, whereby my groupmates and I interviewed various people during the event

Key responsibilities.

  • I was tasked with operating the sound and camera equipment as the organization leaders and coordinators, First Nations youth and guests who had attended the event were being interviewed.
  • I discussed and planned with my colleagues on the best locations to host the interviews as well as how to position the lights, camera and microphones.
  • I was also in charge of recording B-roll footage to be inserted into various sections of the video.
  • I assisted my colleagues with editing the video, including creating title cards and the choice of songs to be played and different sections of the video.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - & Performing Arts and Communication

Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC, Canada
06.2018

Online EDM (Trance & Progressive) Course - Ableton Live. - Music

Point Blank Online Music School
London, UK.
04.2014

University Transfer Program Stage II Arts and Social Sciences -

Fraser International College
Burnaby, BC, Canada
01.2013

High School Diploma -

Millennium Schools Ltd.
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2010

Hospital Hill Primary School
Parklands,Nairobi, Kenya
11.2003

Skills

  • Video editing knowledge of Adobe Premiere
  • Sequence Selection
  • Color Correction and Grading
  • Raw Footage Handling
  • Problem-Solving
  • Idea Brainstorming

References

References Silalei Shani, 0738932022, Africa Insight (Kwese Free Sports). Eddah Kiruhi, 0733442700, NusuNusu Productions. Auka Gecheo, 0700869604, Live Eye TV. Dan Aceda, 0721484075, SemaBox.

Hobbies

  • Avid online and offline gamer
  • Hiking
  • Swimming

Timeline

Video Editor

Protel Studios Limited
04.2023 - 02.2024

Freelance Video Editor

SemaBox
06.2021 - Current

Video Editor

LIVE EYE TV
02.2021 - Current

Video Editor

My Fun Projects
02.2021 - Current

Video Editor Intern

NUSUNUSU PRODUCTIONS
03.2019 - 10.2020

Video Editor & Camera Assistant

Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association (FRAFCA)
10.2017 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Arts - & Performing Arts and Communication

Simon Fraser University

Online EDM (Trance & Progressive) Course - Ableton Live. - Music

Point Blank Online Music School

University Transfer Program Stage II Arts and Social Sciences -

Fraser International College

High School Diploma -

Millennium Schools Ltd.

Hospital Hill Primary School
BRIAN RACHIER