I'm Lorena Carey Portaferry, a creative and versatile video editor with 20+ years' experience across broadcast, music, and digital media. I craft cinematic music videos, branded campaigns, corporate promos, and social-first content for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, always focusing on storytelling, pacing, and detail. I'm known for delivering award-winning productions with fast turnaround, collaborating closely with directors, producers, and editorial teams, and bringing drone footage and fresh motion graphics into every project to elevate the narrative.…

Lorena Carey Portaferry

I'm Lorena Carey Portaferry, a creative and versatile video editor with 20+ years' experience across broadcast, music, and digital media. I craft cinematic music videos, branded campaigns, corporate promos, and social-first content for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, always focusing on storytelling, pacing, and detail. I'm known for delivering award-winning productions with fast turnaround, collaborating closely with directors, producers, and editorial teams, and bringing drone footage and fresh motion graphics into every project to elevate the narrative.…

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I’m Lorena Carey Portaferry, a creative and versatile video editor with 20+ years’ experience across broadcast, music, and digital media. I craft cinematic music videos, branded campaigns, corporate promos, and social-first content for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, always focusing on storytelling, pacing, and detail.

I’m known for delivering award-winning productions with fast turnaround, collaborating closely with directors, producers, and editorial teams, and bringing drone footage and fresh motion graphics into every project to elevate the narrative.

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Work Experience

Video Editor/Producer at Full Moon Media Limited
January 1, 2020 - Present
Video Editor/Producer - Drone Pilot • Directed and edited award-winning music videos with advanced lighting and studio recreations. • Produced educational videos and branded content with motion graphics and voiceovers. • Delivered full post-production services from edit to delivery for online platforms. • UAV Licensed Pilot - Aerial Videography and Photography.
Transmission Controller at Warner Bros. Discovery
February 15, 2021 - Present
Transmission Controller: • Monitor and ensure clean playout of 25+ live and scheduled channels across the UK and Nordic markets. • Troubleshoot on-air and playout issues, escalate technical faults, and ensure audio/video content quality compliance. • Collaborate with internal teams on content delivery, playlist accuracy, and live event coordination. • Experienced with file prep, ingest, and internal content distribution under tight turnaround times.
Audio-Visual Production Specialist & Broadcast Manager at American Forces Network Europe / Defense Media Activity
February 15, 2005 - June 15, 2016
- Produced news stories, commercials, and feature specials for TV, radio, and online - Directed live and recorded news across 11 TV and 8 radio channels, reaching 56 countries - Edited and broadcast newsroom content under deadline

Education

Physics Major at Angelo State University
June 1, 1982 - May 1, 1985

Qualifications

A2CofC
February 1, 2021 - March 16, 2021
Qualified drone pilot for urban and suburban operations using DJI systems.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications
    uniE608 Visual Storytelling Short – AI-Generated Narrative Edit
    Created a short, dialogue-free visual story using AI-generated imagery and custom editing to deliver a complete narrative in under 90 seconds. – Developed and sequenced a full visual arc using stills and motion transitions – Employed AI tools for image generation (Leonardo.AI) and character consistency – Edited pacing, sound design, and visual flow to convey emotion without dialogue – Demonstrates storyboarding, timing control, and concept-driven editing – Suitable for pitch decks, animated shorts, and visual concept development Tools used: Leonardo.AI, Adobe Premiere Pro, Envato Elements (sound design) video videoeditor animator filmdirector…
    uniE608 Branded Aesthetic Edit | Spacegoods Product Short
    A branded short created for Spacegoods, showcasing clean product visuals with high-energy pacing and bold transitions. This 15-second video highlights my ability to edit aesthetic commercial content for social platforms, focusing on product rhythm, visual punch, and motion alignment with music. Ideal for e-commerce brands, social media promos, and product spotlights. 🛠️ Editing Features: – Quick cuts synced to beat – Split-screen motion – Light overlays for atmosphere – Colour grading and product focus – Short-form commercial pacing ⚡ Edited by Lorena Carey (Visuals by Lorena) 🎞️ For branded content editing or collaborations, contact: https://www.twine.net/signin video advert…
    uniE608 Demystifying AI: Educational Video Series
    Produced and edited an ongoing video series for the YouTube channel AI Portal, focused on making complex AI topics accessible to general audiences. Responsibilities included: – Scripted voiceovers and visual storytelling – Edited with clean pacing and platform-optimised formatting – Designed motion graphics to clarify technical concepts – Tailored for YouTube engagement (thumbnails, captions, retention pacing) Tools used: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, ElevenLabs, Leonardo.AI video explainervideo filmdirector videoeditor…
    uniE608 Video Editing Showreel – Cinematic Edits, Motion Design & Real Footage
    A carefully paced showcase of my editing work using entirely self-filmed footage. This reel highlights: – Cinematic drone shots, nature sequences, and environmental storytelling – Smooth transitions and polished motion graphics – Emphasis on mood, pacing, and visual rhythm – Strong composition, colour grading, and audio-sync techniques Designed to demonstrate versatility across commercial, documentary, and artistic editing styles. Tools used: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DJI drones, Envato Elements video videoeditor filmdirector showreel…
    uniE608 Transforming Costumes into Fantasy Worlds | Photoshop Editing Showcase
    Step into a fantasy realm as I transform real-world costume photography into immersive cinematic scenes using Adobe Photoshop. In this video, I demonstrate my digital compositing skills — replacing generic backgrounds with richly textured fantasy environments using advanced masking, lighting correction, colour grading, and depth techniques. This process is part of my visual storytelling workflow for portfolio and client work, where creative transformation meets technical precision. 🧙‍♂️ Techniques Featured: – Background replacement – Layer masking and edge refinement – Environmental lighting + shadow integration – Fantasy compositing in Adobe Photoshop – Visual mood-building with overlays and colour correction 🎬 If you're interested in cinematic edits, visual storytelling, and post-production work — subscribe to Visuals by Lorena for more digital art, video editing, and creative transformations. 🔧 Tools Used: – Adobe Photoshop – Wacom Tablet 📩 For commissions or collaborations: https://www.twine.net/signin video videoeditor photoeditor…
    uniE608 Louise Patricia Crane – "Dance With The Devil" (Official Music Video)
    Edited a music video designed to visually interpret an emotional, ambient vocal track. – Full video editing from raw footage to final delivery – Crafted pacing and visuals to align with musical flow and lyrical tone – Filmed select opening shots to establish visual style and tone – Emphasised mood and story through composition, motion, and subtle transitions – Delivered in cinematic widescreen for online and promotional use Tools used: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects video videoeditor videographer…
    uniE608 Drone Cinematography Showreel – Aerial Videography for Commercial Use
    A curated reel of aerial footage filmed and edited to highlight the capabilities of licensed drone cinematography for commercial, creative, and promotional projects. – Captured cinematic drone footage across rural, coastal, and urban environments – Demonstrates controlled camera movement, framing, and atmospheric timing – Edited for visual rhythm with seamless transitions and music sync – Ideal for real estate, tourism, landscape promotion, and branded content – CAA-licensed drone pilot with full post-production capabilities Tools used: DJI drone, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects video filmdirector videoeditor dronepilot uav…