Hire the Best Film Editors in Virginia

I create captivating video snippets that enhance audience engagement and boost content visibility. With three years of experience in video editing, I specialize in transforming raw footage into polished, shareable content optimized for platforms like YouTube. My role at a creative production company has honed my skills in storytelling, pacing, and visual effects, allowing me to deliver high-quality edits that resonate with viewers. I understand the nuances of online video trends and use them to craft compelling narratives that capture attention. If you're looking for a video editor who blends creativity with technical expertise, let's connect and discuss how I can elevate your project.

I’m a video editor and colorist with 10+ years of experience in broadcast television and streaming, including work with ITV America, all3media, and multiple Emmy-winning and Emmy-nominated series. Today, I bring that same level of polish and technical precision to brand, marketing, and digital content. Whether you’re producing a commercial, social media content, or a promotional video, I help turn raw footage into something that looks clean, professional, and engaging—not rushed or pieced together. What I can help with: ✔ Editing for ads, social, and branded content ✔ Color correction & cinematic color grading ✔ Tight, engaging cuts that hold attention ✔ Cleaning up existing edits and making them “feel finished” ✔ Preparing content for web, social, and broadcast delivery My background in TV post-production means I’m used to high standards, fast turnarounds, and zero room for error. I know how to step into a project, fix what’s not working, and deliver something that feels cohesive and professional. I also regularly work on marketing content such as Google Business Profile videos, website clips, and social media assets—ensuring they look polished, on-brand, and effective. Tools I work with daily: – DaVinci Resolve (color + finishing) – Adobe Premiere Pro – After Effects (light graphics / finishing) – Avid Media Composer

Gavin Stout Editor / Colorist – Richmond, VA (Remote-friendly) No gimmicks, no distractions, just narrative driven cuts with intention. I’m a video editor and colorist with 15 years in the film industry, 10 of those fully immersed in post production. I specialize in music videos, branded content, commercials and documentaries. My clients include Omni, Hyatt, Marriot BonVoy, DeWalt, Urban Land Institute and Strayer University; plus a solid roster of Richmond’s underground music scene. Everything I know, I taught myself. I work in Final Cut Pro & DaVinci Resolve and grade using a Flanders Scientific monitor for accurate colors. I gravitate toward gritty music videos, mini-docs, and bold commercial work; projects that resonate and stick in your mind. I’m open to short or long-term collabs, remote or otherwise.

I'm a seasoned, award-winning Editor and Producer with more than 20 years of extensive experience across broadcast, web, and mobile media. My media portfolio contains contributions to major networks and platforms such as PBS, ABC Entertainment, ABC News, Discovery, Lifetime, HBO, HDNet, Bloomberg TV, and Conde Nast along with impactful work in non-profit and corporate video messaging. My experience includes a broad spectrum of media production skills and expertise in news currency and judgment, deep knowledge of corporate media standards and practices and proficiency in producing and editing a diverse range of television and online formats from series television, news segments to feature length documentaries, and corporate videos to marketing content. I am skilled in research, writing, scripting, directing, editing, graphic design, media use and licensing, and management of postproduction processes including music and graphics integration.

I'm a Photoshop expert with 20 years experience print-preparing images for major fashion brands, running high-end portraiture studios, and producing, editing, and color-grading cinema. I'm happy to lend my nuanced, professional touch to photo-retouching projects of any size, kind, and difficulty: • extremely naturalistic removal of acne, scars, tattoos, body hair • fast turnover of high volumes of images (ecommerce, weddings, portraiture, real estate, etc.) • giving rushed studio portraiture a makeover • restoring film photography • configuring images for the best website feng shui • compositing family portraiture so everyone looks good in at least ONE image from your session