Zach Finch is a freelance video editor, videographer and photographer based in Portland, Oregon. He has over 5 years of experience creating videos for documentaries, films, commercials and promotional projects. Currently he works as a video editor and scriptwriter for MediaLab TV where he has created over 300 personnel profiles and motion graphics titles. Previously he was an assistant editor at eMotion Studios where he organized project assets, created animated shorts, and provided technical support. He has a Bachelor's degree in Film and Digital Media from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

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ZACH FINCH
2157 NE Tillamook Street, Portland, OR 97212
zfinchphoto@gmail.com | 415 686 7675
www.CreationTheory.com
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Professional freelance video editor, videographer and photographer with on-set and studio experience
working on documentaries, music videos, short films, commercials, promotional pieces and more. Highly
skilled at collaborating with all film personnel to achieve client objectives and improve studio workflow.
Owns film equipment including DSLRs, lenses and tripod. Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects,
Audition, Photoshop, Lightroom, Final Cut 7/X. Additional core competencies include:
★ Scriptwriting / storyboarding.
★ Project file consolidation and organization.
★ Color correction.
★ Audio mixing.
★ Motion graphics.
★ Musical editing.
★ On-location photography / videography.
★ Titling / typography.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
MediaLab T.V. | Santa Cruz, CA | Portland, OR (June 2014 - Present)
www.LabTV.com
Video Editor, Scriptwriter
Responsible for the creation of video content ranging from mini-documentary profiles to promotional videos for
hospitals and research institutes. Provide training and feedback to editors and filmmakers. Streamline
company workflow. Source still images, video and music for use in content creation. Coordinate with
production manager to ensure content delivery in accordance with deadlines. Provide off-the-clock support
with editorial and clerical issues.
Key Achievements:
★ Created over 300 personnel profiles for medical researchers, doctors and government officials to date.
★ Played a key role in the creation of a Kickstarter video series to obtain funding.
★ Created motion graphics titles for a video series curated by TEDMED.
★ Created large content library of images, videos and music for use by the entire team.
★ Communicated with and delivered content to clients including the National Institutes of Health, The
Gladstone Institutes, and multiple University of California schools.
★ Provided briefings, training and feedback to new team members.
★ Provided timely and consistent support for all company needs via telecommute.

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ZACH FINCH
2157 NE Tillamook Street, Portland, OR 97212
zfinchphoto@gmail.com | 415 686 7675
www.CreationTheory.com
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND (Continued)
eMotion Studios | Sausalito, CA (September 2014 - January 2015)
www.eMotionStudios.com
Assistant Editor
Responsible for the importand consolidation ofraw project footage,and the organization of projectfiles for main editors.
Responsible for the assemblyand animation ofcertain projects.Provided cutdowns and musical selectedits for pre -
existing projects.Sourced music,footage and stills for contentlibrary. Provided technical supportfor Windows platforms.
Managed and streamlined projectworkflows in preparation for main editors.Created motion graphics and titles for select
projects.Provided general supportfor all studio staffon an on-call basis.
Key Achievements:
★ Created cutdowns ofvarying length on commercial spots later to air on television for Netgear,9Lives and others.
★ Applied multiple variations ofmusical edits to projects for directorial selection.
★ Assembled projectassets into animated shorts for Blue Shield ofCalifornia and Futures Without Violence.
★ Applied A/B-roll edits to promotional interview pieces for Adobe and HP.
★ Applied paper-edits to interviews for Brainfarm Entertainmentpieces.
★ Provided general editorial supportfor Adobe end-of-year companyvideo projects.
EDUCATION
Universityof California Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, CA (September 2011 - June 2014)
Bachelor of the Arts in Film and Digital Media, Honors in the Major
Kresge College Academic Advisor, Theta Chi, Film Production Coalition Group Leader, EyeCandy Film
Magazine Editor, Costanoa High School after school volunteer
References furnished upon request.