Damon Claussen

Independent Feature documentary and unscripted series editor for Smithsonian Channel, KQED. Work remotely with Director to craft stories. Responsible for shot selection, music cues, motion graphics / VFX. Edited independently, building scenes and compelling moments. Addressed notes. Work alongside Art Dept. Supervised audio mix sessions with Skywalker Sound.

Agency Editor for short form promo, scripted content for feature film releases from Warner Bros Pictures. High profile celebrity content. Rapid turnaround schedule. Multiple project edits simultaneously. Multiple versioning for theatrical and social delivery. Edited within specific studio IP limits and protocols

Agency Editor / producer role cutting unscripted stories of extreme athletes and events for AT&T Sports. Build structure from raw interviews. Enhance story through shot visuals. Work directly w/ art dept. Recruited to rescue other shows in trouble. Consulted with Director prior to shoots to maximize shot lists for story.

Special feature and extras editor for Warner Bros. Edited short and long form projects spanning documentary, trailer, promo, BTS, EPK. Short edit schedules, overlapping project management, on-time delivery Address notes from WB legal and internal marketing dept. Independently build story-structure, pull music, build motion graphics, shot selection

Special feature editor for Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, cutting short and long form content – doc, promo, sneak peek, trailers with major studio IPs. Work directly with Above the Line executives, WB Marketing Department, and Legal. Studio clients: DC, WB, HBO, TNT, HULU, WB Animation, Warner Media.

Unscripted competition / documentary stories, many involving special warfare teams in the SOCOM theater. All shows delivered to broadcast, one 6 part series about Navy SEAL BUD/s training for Discovery Channel remained in their top 10 for many years. Other networks produced for: History, TLC, Military Channel, and National Geographic Channel.