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VITALII SOLODOVNYK
Video Editor | Documentary & AI Video Creator | Motion Designer
Poland (Open to Remote / Relocation) | [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») | Telegram: @GermanVigman2 |
Phone: [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)
Portfolio / Showreel: View Google Drive Portfolio

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Creative and versatile Video Editor with 2.5+ years of professional experience across YouTube narrative
production, commercial social media (Instagram Reels/Shorts), dynamic gaming content, and emotional event
storytelling. Highly skilled in handling large volumes of raw footage and transforming concepts into engaging, well-
paced stories. Combines advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects with practical
experience in AI video generation (including content for the "Lume" YouTube channel) to deliver high-retention
long-form, short-form, and promotional video assets.

CORE COMPETENCIES & TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Editing & Storytelling: Long-Form Narrative & Documentary Video, High-Retention Short-Form Content (Reels,
Shorts, TikTok), Dynamic Gaming Montage, Wedding & Event Highlight Films, Emotional Pacing & Retention
Hooks.
• Motion Design & Graphics: Animated Promotional Banners (Concerts & Events), Lower Thirds, Title Animation,
Clean Commercial Motion Graphics, Thumbnail Design.
• Software Stack: Adobe Premiere Pro (Advanced), Adobe After Effects (Motion Graphics & Visual Effects),
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Audition.
• AI & Workflow Optimization: Full-Cycle AI Video Generation (Midjourney / Runway / AI Audio tools), Generative
B-Roll, Automated Workflow & Turnaround Acceleration.
• Languages: English (Upper-Intermediate / Professional Working), Ukrainian (Native), Polish (Working
Proficiency).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Video Editor & AI Content Creator | "Lume" YouTube Channel
Remote | January 2025 – Present (1.5+ Years) | YouTube: @lume-channel
• AI-Driven YouTube Production: Edited and produced narrative-driven videos for the "Lume" YouTube channel,
leveraging advanced AI tools to generate unique visual assets, atmospheric B-roll, and cohesive storytelling.
• Long-Form Narrative Editing: Crafted engaging historical, documentary, and story-based videos, focusing on
retention-driven hooks, dynamic pacing, and clean sound design.
• Workflow Acceleration: Integrated AI tools for voice cleaning, audio mixing, and asset generation, reducing
post-production turnaround times by up to 30%.

Short-Form & Commercial Video Editor | Freelance (Instagram & YouTube)
Remote | 2024 – 2025 (Project-Based & Contract)
• Expert Personal Brand (Instagram Nutritionist — 5 Months): Edited high-retention short-form videos (Reels,
YouTube Shorts) for a health and nutrition creator. Structured engaging verbal/visual hooks, added dynamic
typography, captions, and motion graphics to boost organic reach and audience engagement.
• Gaming YouTube Channel (3 Months): Edited fast-paced gaming videos and highlights, applying rhythmic
cutting, sound effects (SFX), visual humor, and engaging pacing to maximize viewer watch time.
• Multi-Format Adaptation: Optimized horizontal long-form footage into standalone vertical content tailored for
algorithm performance across social platforms.
Wedding Video Editor
Freelance / Remote | 2023 – 2024 (1 Year)
• Wedding & Event Storytelling: Edited cinematic wedding highlights, teasers, and full-length wedding films,
independently managing large volumes of multi-camera raw footage.
• Emotional Pacing & Audio Design: Structured narrative arcs around speeches, vows, and music to create
emotionally resonant films tailored to individual client visions.
• Color Correction & Polish: Performed cinematic color grading and audio leveling in Adobe Premiere Pro to
ensure broadcast-quality output across all deliverables.

Motion Designer & Content Creator | Creative Portfolio Projects
Freelance / Self-Directed | 2023 – Present
• Concert & Event Banners: Designed animated promotional banners and motion graphics for concert
promotions and digital campaigns using Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
• Visual Typography & Assets: Created custom lower thirds, title animations, and visual accents to enhance
storytelling across personal and creative showreel projects.

EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (Informatyka)
Kazimierz Wielki University (UKW) | Bydgoszcz, Poland | Currently Pursuing
Technical foundation supporting advanced video editing pipelines, AI tool optimization, and structured project
management.

Master's & Bachelor's Degrees in International Law & Jurisprudence
Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University | Kharkiv, Ukraine
Advanced academic background demonstrating analytical problem-solving, structured documentation, high
personal responsibility, and understanding of intellectual property & international media copyright.