Creative Video Editor bringing 12 years of comprehensive experience editing film and video pieces to better suit audience. Communicative and systematic professional certified in Cinema / AV paired with strong portfolio and strong knowledge of editing apps. Expertise in transcoding videos and digitizing raw footage.
Hi, I’m
Hamdi Ben Araar
Amsterdam
Summary
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
BeIN Media Group
On Air Video Editor
2015.12 - 2023.12 (8 years)
Job overview
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
- 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.
Global Productions
Lead Video Editor
2014.07 - 2015.12 (1 year & 5 months)
Job overview
- Participated in creative brainstorms for new content and series, social media campaigns and sponsorship initiatives.
- Saw concepts through to completion by working to develop final edits, color and other elements in post-production process.
- Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes.
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
- Created a sustainable Workflow for the different medias we worked on.
Telfza TV
Video Editor
2013.11 - 2014.07 (8 months)
Job overview
- 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.
Douz Doc Days
Video Editor / Cameraman
2013.09 - 2013.11 (2 months)
Job overview
- Lead workshops with children for shooting interviews and using a camera .
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
Yeda Association
Free Lance Video Editor
2013.09 - 2013.11 (2 months)
Job overview
- Trailers and teasers for a festival for youth cinema makers
- Argued and defended creative decisions with directors and producers.
- Created special effects and transitions to improve overall look and feel of project.
Yalil Prod
Lead Video Editor
2013.05 - 2013.09 (4 months)
Job overview
- Performed post-production work, edited sound and sequences and provided final product within time and budget constraints.
Espace L'artistou
Motion Graphic Designer
2013.06 - 2013.06
Job overview
- Created vivid, detailed animation storyboards for TV series productions.
- Supported Video Editing departments in editing and converting photo and video files.
Vision&Visions
Video Editor /Motion Graphic Designer
2012.11 - 2013.01 (2 months)
Job overview
- Created titles, captions, graphics and templates in After Effects to give edits additional visual flare.
Cactus Prod
On Air Video Editor
2012.06 - 2012.09 (3 months)
Job overview
- Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value, and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
Universal Call Center
Telemarketer
2007.06 - 2007.08 (2 months)
Job overview
- Displayed excellent sales skills and understanding of how to leverage abilities to exceed quotas.
Call Center H&M
Call Center Agent
2006.06 - 2006.08 (2 months)
Job overview
- Attended telephone skills and program information training sessions to boost aptitude.
- Boosted customer service satisfaction ratings through consistent quality control.
Education
Institut Supérieur Des Arts Multimédias Tunis, TN
Bachelor of Arts from Cinema and AudioVisuals
07.2013
University Overview
- Awarded F.I.F.A.K Best Amateur FILM 2013
Lycée Dorra Smida Tunis, TN
High School Diploma
07.2010
University Overview
Lycée El Hadika Tunis, TN
High School Diploma
07.2009
University Overview
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Microsoft Office
- Final cut pro 5/6/7
- Avid media composer
- Avid ProTools
- Adobe AfterEffects
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Pascal language
- Javascript
- HTML
- PHP and Database
- Davinci Resolve
- Final Cur Pro X
- Sound Editing
- Premier Pro
- Photography
- Color Correction Knowledge
- Audio-To-Video Synchronization
- Multi-Camera Editing
- Content Development
- Lower Third Design
- Content Production
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Production Planning
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Pre-Production Planning
- Creative Visualization
- Script Following
- Editing Team Leadership
- Music Insertion
- Sound Effects
- Plot Manipulation
- Creative Thinking
- Shot Selection
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Originality and Creativity
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Error Correction
- Decision-Making
Awards
Awards
FIFAK best Short Film - August 2013Languages
Arabic, Dutch, English, French
Native language
Dutch
Upper intermediate
B2
English
Advanced
C1
French
Advanced
C1
Arabic
Proficient
C2
Italian
Beginner
A1
Availability
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Timeline
On Air Video Editor
BeIN Media Group
2015.12 - 2023.12 (8 years)
Lead Video Editor
Global Productions
2014.07 - 2015.12 (1 year & 5 months)
Video Editor
Telfza TV
2013.11 - 2014.07 (8 months)
Video Editor / Cameraman
Douz Doc Days
2013.09 - 2013.11 (2 months)
Free Lance Video Editor
Yeda Association
2013.09 - 2013.11 (2 months)
Motion Graphic Designer
Espace L'artistou
2013.06 - 2013.06
Lead Video Editor
Yalil Prod
2013.05 - 2013.09 (4 months)
Video Editor /Motion Graphic Designer
Vision&Visions
2012.11 - 2013.01 (2 months)
On Air Video Editor
Cactus Prod
2012.06 - 2012.09 (3 months)
Telemarketer
Universal Call Center
2007.06 - 2007.08 (2 months)
Call Center Agent
Call Center H&M
2006.06 - 2006.08 (2 months)
Institut Supérieur Des Arts Multimédias
Bachelor of Arts from Cinema and AudioVisuals
Lycée Dorra Smida
High School Diploma
Lycée El Hadika
High School Diploma
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