About
Dak Stiga
I am a freelance video editor, colorist and VFX artist based in NYC.
I have worked in various parts of the TV and Commercial industry. From reality, scripted, and the wide world of social media content.
In my spare time I draw in traditional and digital mediums.
RÉSUMÉ
FREELANCE VIDEO EDITOR/VFX ARTIST/COLORIST, NYC
2020 - PRESENT
Edited videos, provided GFX/VFX, as well as colored upon client request. Work ranging from TV commercials, music videos, and social media content.
Clients include: Adobe, META, INTEL, Samsung, Land Rover, and Bleachers
COURAGEOUS STUDIOS, CNN - ASSOCIATE EDITOR, NYC
JUNE 2019 - JUNE 2022
Performed assistant/junior editor duties for multiple projects at a time. Used the Adobe suite to prep projects, assist editors, prep finishing assets, and produced delivery files for client. Assisted with VFX/GFX when needed.
Clients include: Sleep Number x NFL, Great Big Story, Salvation Army, BMW, and Pfizer
LUCKY 8 TV - ASSOCIATE EDITOR, NYC
JUNE 2018 - JUNE 2019
Managed footage and assets for editing reality TV. Provided junior editor assistance throughout the edit. Managed upresing for finishing and conforming for delivery. Provided assistance in finishing with paint outs and blurs when needed. Managed archiving projects upon delivery.
Shows include: ID: Dark Waters Season 2, Discovery: Border Live, ID: Killer Unknown, Discovery: Disappearance of Phoenix Colden, Discovery: Abuse of Power
EDUCATION
Richmond The American International University in London, London, UK
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Media Production, May 2017
SKILLS
Proficient: Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Avid Media Encoder, DaVinci Resolve
Familiar: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign,