Neil Galivan
(708)- ● La Grange, Illinois ● -
EDUCATION
BA in Film Studies/Concentration in Editing, June 2023
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Honors & Awards: Graduated Cum Laude, Dean’s List
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Video EditorMarch 2023 - November 2023
YouROK (Remote)
Refining videos that bring awareness to the company’s brand, effectively communicate their mission and introduce the company’s self-help app, K’Bro.
Editing video with Final Cut Pro to accompany voice-over and relevant visuals.
Researched stock footage libraries and music libraries for use in projects.
Worked closely with clients throughout the post-production process to ensure their satisfaction with the final product
Tuned up text on motion graphics using Adobe After Effects
Video EditorJune 2018 - August 2020
Fightlete (formerly The Fightlete Report)
Using Final Cut Pro to edit videos of interviews with various figures in wrestling, boxing, and MMA.
Editing videos that advertise upcoming events.
Analyzed video content for quality control and editorial corrections.
PROJECTS
Molly’s Cupcakes | College Documentary April 2023
Completed with a working group of four, a short documentary for class project; acted as final editor of the film’s project, using Adobe Premiere Pro.
Volunteered to be the editor of the short, choosing music and a certain order of images presented to create a relaxing atmosphere
Autism and Asperger’s in Media | College Video EssayFebruary 2021
For my final project for a Diversity and Inclusion in Digital Media course I took at DePaul, I chose to do a video essay, and with Final Cut Pro, made one that compares and contrasts how autism is portrayed in a serious short film “I Am Autism” and in the NBC sitcom “Community”
OOPS At Tonic Room | Advertisement for live musicMarch 2018
This short ad for a performance of my brother’s rock band, Oops, is cut with Final Cut Pro to convey the energy of their music
Led Zeppelin | Personal Project
A short “documentary”-style video that combines interview footage and live performance of the band Led Zeppelin, made with Final Cut Pro.
SKILLS
Video Editor / Sound Editor / Social Media / Leadership Teamwork / Creating Positive Work Environment
Final Cut Pro / Google (Docs) Microsoft (Word) / Adobe (After Effects, Premiere Pro)
Demo Reel
https://youtu.be/jiu6rfMlJCg
