Below are curated edits that highlight my eye for pacing, transitions, and visual rhythm across different formats—from cinematic scenes to experimental videos.
Each project demonstrates how I help stories shine through effective cuts and visual flow.
An informative news-style segment produced for WSUTV highlighting the launch of Wichita State University's then-new esports gaming room.
Edited in Adobe Premiere using provided footage -- some of which I shot myself -- with licensed music from the school’s subscription service. I structured the piece for clarity and pacing, focusing on smooth recutting and flow to support accessible, engaging information delivery. Created during my time as a student assistant, this project reflects my experience with branded content and on-campus storytelling.
*note: while I mention Adobe Premiere on some of these deliverables, I have since moved to DaVinci Resolve
A mysterious and heroic trailer crafted as a tribute to the legacy of Star Trek’s original series.
Edited in VideoPad using original series footage and a carefully sourced music track, this piece was an early passion project that allowed me to experiment with tone and pacing in a fan-edit context. Focused on emotional storytelling and music sync, the trailer helped land one of my first professional opportunities—working with a start-up developing a Star Trek spin-off pitch involving Michael Dorn.
A comedic short created under film school constraints to emphasize visual storytelling and varied cinematography.
Edited in Adobe Premiere using footage shot by a fellow DP. I developed the concept, wrote the script, directed the shoot, handled casting, and edited the final cut with a Creative Commons music track. This video showcases a relaxed yet dynamic blend of cinematography styles, along with a sense of realism and pacing that drives natural comedic dialogue.
A suspenseful recut trailer transforming Kubrick’s meditative sci-fi into a high-stakes thriller.
Edited in Adobe Premiere using original footage, custom title effects, and a carefully selected music track. This piece highlights my ability to shift a film’s tone through music sync and emotional storytelling, recontextualizing a classic into a gripping, fast-paced narrative.