Welcome. My name is Jim Chisholm, and I’m a video editor with in depth experience in Media Composer, Symphony, DS, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, and Sony/CMX/GVG Linear Edit Systems. This website includes samples of my work, including short form and long form programming, rather than the traditional montage demo reel. Thanks for visiting! WELCOME
HISTORY
History & Recommendations
I’ve been editing for over 25 years. Although the tools of the trade have changed – from cutting film, to linear editing suites, to non-linear software on computer – the goal remains the same: tell a compelling story that conveys your message to an audience. I began my career at United Way of America cutting campaign films, National Football League PSAs and Superbowl spots. I also onlined the Academy Award documentary short “The Courage To Care.”
I later became a freelance editor working for the top post-production houses in Washington, DC working with clients such as ABC News, Koppel Communications, Discovery Communications, National Geographic, HGTV, and many, many others.
While freelancing for Discovery Communications, I developed close, trusted relationships with staff producers, and was part of the handful of editors brought “in house” to edit Discovery’s high-profile programs. From those small beginnings, Discovery transitioned from doing all of its work out of house, to growing into the Discovery Communication’s Technical Center, the largest post-production facility in the United States.
With a desire to escape the congestion of DC, and return to long form programming, I moved to Denver where I am editing outdoor sports programming that airs on Versus and ESPN. My shows have garnered awards from the Outdoor Writers Association, and an International Wildlife Film Festival award.
Video Editor
Media Composer, Symphony, DS, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Sony/CMX/GVG Linear Edit Systems
Jim Chisholm
