TIMVAN

DIGITAL PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

11TBS OF FOOTAGE, 3 HOURS OF SELECTS AND MANY REVISIONS LATER, A BEAUTIFUL AND TIMELESS SHOWCASE OF CHRIS VELONA'S DIRECTOR//DP WORK WAS BORN.

When Chris reached out to me about this, we were both fired up about it. I was so honored to be trusted to edit this piece from one of my favorite DPs in the game. Chris Velona's talent speaks for itself. Leading up to this project I had the pleasure of editing some of Chris's projects and found the process extremely enjoyable and rewarding. Working with Chris's footage is a dream come true for any editor because his story-telling comes through in the footage. Before there is need for any explanation, I can already feel the story evolving as I review the raw footage. Receiving a 11TB hard drive of Chris's entire career as a DP//Director was like receiving a massive feast, and I was drooling. I enjoyed every moment, from making the initial selects, to carving out possibilities for an intro hook, discussing flavors and vibes and all of the above. One night everything clicked when I heard a song called "Human" by Sevdaliza. One of Chris's greatest strengths is connecting very deeply with the talent and crew. He has a way of capturing the pure essence of the moment in ways that never cease to amaze me.

PROJECT ROLES

VIDEO EDITOR

• Ingesting 11TB of footage is no small feat. After scrubbing through all the footage, I ended up with 3 two hour sequences of selects. This gave me an early vision of what the story could be. Although this is a showcase, I wanted it to tell a story and take viewers on a journey. I began building sequences out of some of the most impactful footage and then filtered the most potent selects into shorter timelines. Eventually the story began taking shape and it was a matter of a couple back and forths before we landed on a very solid direction to move in!

MOTION GRAPHICS AND VFX

• Building in tasteful, custom motion graphics and transitions was crucial to the flow of this piece. I enjoyed workshopping these moments and confidently building sequences that were dependent of these motion graphics throughout the process of creation.

SOUND DESIGN

• The essence of a visual masterpiece often lies in its accompanying soundscape. With Chris Velona's breathtaking footage, it became imperative to pair each moment with sounds that could amplify its emotions and narratives. Sifting through libraries, I focused on crafting an auditory narrative, seamlessly blending natural sounds from the clips with carefully selected audio tracks. Each rustle, echo, and undertone was deliberately chosen to create a harmonious symphony that would envelop the viewer, making them not just observers, but participants in the journey Chris portrays. By layering ambient sounds, tonal shifts, and rhythmic beats, the aim was to construct a multi-dimensional experience that does justice to the visual artistry on display.

WEB DESIGN

• In today's digital age, the canvas is as crucial as the artwork. To showcase the vast and varied works of Chris, the web design had to be intuitive yet immersive. Beginning with a clean, minimalist template, the focus was placed on letting the visuals shine. With responsive design elements, the website was optimized for varied devices, ensuring every viewer received a seamless and rich browsing experience. The final design was more than just a platform—it was an extension of the story, inviting users to dive deep into the world of Chris Velona.