Rami Saed
Video  Editor

Birth Date:

6 October 1980

Gender:

Male

Nationality:

Syria

Visa Status:

Citizen

Residence Location:

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Marital Status:

Single

December 2007 - Present:

Editor
Al Shorooq TV  United Arab Emirates

The channel is among the fastest growing and most dynamic players in mass media in the region and covers worldwide and Middle East news, it specializes in broadcasting 24-hour news and the production of social/political documentaries.

Handled three main responsibilities simultaneously namely that of a News Editor, Promo Designer & Program Editor.

Responsibilities:
• Managing all media editing work right from sourcing of pictures and sound in collaboration with associate producers to editing all rushes in one sequence on the Avid NewsCutter
• Ensuring that the media edited is an exact match with its corresponding report story, modifying content to adapt to the required running time and meeting on air deadlines.
• Transferring all edited sequences to the news control room using Avid Unity ISIS in addition to using apple Final cut pro and working with the producer to make a short promotion for the breaking news.
• Recording voiceovers while controlling and monitoring the quality of sound recorded.
• Tracking the progress of assignments during the editing process, brainstorming on key visual and auditory elements of sequences created and performing re-editing if required.
• Confirming that equipment in use are operating according to the technical and safety standards, arranging backup equipment, ensuring the sufficiency of recording material prepared, and resolving all technical issues to ascertain readiness for live broadcasts.
• Assisting in the training of colleagues and acting as a point of reference for various editing procedures in addition to explaining and demonstrating safe working practices.

June 2007 - December 2007:

Editor
Al Raay TV Syria

The channel is a newly started TV channel in Syria and caters to a diverse viewership. Worked as a News Editor with additional responsibility in the engineering department.

Responsibilities :
• Oversaw the quality and progress of audio, vision engineering and editing and experimented with different styles and techniques including the design of graphic elements.
• Received and edited media briefs, assembled all raw footage, input uncut rushes and sound in addition to synchronizing and storing them for retrieval later.
• Digitally edited files to formulate video sequences and determined what was usable in addition to overseeing editing right upto the final stages where the program would be ready to air live.
• Utilized an Inca CG V2.0 editor and wrote the necessary titles and graphics on air.
• Selected the most appropriate format of presentation of media designed, composed voiceovers and commentary in addition to selecting music for the same.
• Used a scaled-down version of the library system to archive all tape, in addition to assisting the Engineer in proactively detecting equipment and connections malfunctions, as well as providing troubleshooting/maintenance services.

June 2007 - November 2007:

Editor & Cameraman
Al Mshkat TV    Syria

The channel is a leading TV channel in Syria.

Responsibilities :
• Shot and edited the weekly report from Damascus according to assigned briefs, reviewed content prior to broadcasting and strived to produce content in accordance with viewer's tastes and preferences.
• Edited all content meant for broadcasting on the channel based on the channel's content parameters, adapted the material shot and soundtracks composed to fit in with a televised format.
• Evaluated and selected scenes shot in terms of dramatic and entertainment value, story continuity and relevance in addition to trimming filmed segments to specified lengths and reassembling the same in a sequence that presents the story told with maximum effect.
• Conferred with core team on critical elements of filming of scenes for spots and collaborated with the producer on various briefs using advanced equipment like the Sony DSR 400 and Avid Xpress Pro Editing system.

September 2000 - March 2007:

Technical Manager kwait
Gaby Studio  United Arab Emirates

The company is among UAE's top studio's houses with a wide and diversified clientele.

Designation Chronology :
• Jun '04 - Mar '07 : Technical Manager.
• Sep '00 - Jun '04 : Editor cum Cameraman

Responsibilities :(As a Technical Manager)
• Served as a Supervisor for various departments like the rent department, editing department,OB & VAN.
• Assumed additional responsibility as a location manager and event organizer on various outdoor shoots and events.
• Checked that all equipment on site was in order, relayed instructions across departments and assisted in the planning and preparation of productions.

Responsibilities : (As a Editor cum Cameraman) :
• Performed non linear editing on Pinnacle, Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere platforms in addition to graphic design on Photoshop.
• Carried out linear editing using A / B Roll and Sony digital betcam recorder DVW 500, remote edit controller and Sony DSR 700 switcher.
• Undertook directing assignments using multi Camera System integrated in OB Vans.

May 2005 - November 2005:

Editor
INFINTY Channel
United Arab Emirates

Launched in 2004, the channel offers entertaining and educational programs that will appeal to members of the whole family. Infinity broadcasts movies, musicals, sitcoms and children's shows.

Responsibilities :
• Worked with the producer to edit reports for daily programs, scrutinized content on recorded programs, prepared it for presentation and took backups of the same on digital tape.
• Assimilated briefs of the news and information collected by correspondents across a wide variety of locations and devised strategies to present it in a lucid way on television without losing information accuracy.
• Ensured that all content broadcasted was of the highest quality and carried a message for the masses in terms of entertainment and information parameters.
• Utilized cutting edge technology and infrastructure to bring high definition programs into the channel's offerings in addition to recommending on improvisation of content to be broadcasted.

Other Relevant Experience :
Jun '97 - Jun '07 : Rbahea Center, Syria
Highlight :
• Gained valuable expertise on the basics and finer nuances of the editing industry.

AB Roll, Linear & Non Linear Editing, Avid System, Final Cut Pro,

Expert

More than 10 years

1 month or less

Camera Direction & Scripting, Event & Location Management

Expert

More than 2 years

1 month or less

After Effect, Photoshop, Illustrator-Avid Ds

Intermediate

More than 2 years

1 month or less

Mass Media, Broadcasting & Video Editing, Content Management, Visualization

Expert

More than 10 years

1 month or less

Communication & Interpersonal Networking, Conflict Resolution, Group Dynamics, Synergy

Expert

More than 10 years

1 month or less