Featured Work
"Top Gun" - Serenade
I created this video to showcase the brotherhood of Maverick & Goose from “Top Gun” (1986) and connect it to the familial bond of Maverick & Rooster from “Top Gun: Maverick” (2022).
The latter two are linked by the death of their respective friend and father, which is shown throughout the sequel movie in many ways; particularly, when Rooster performs the same song Goose played in the first movie. Hence the title “Serenade” and the choice of the song “Serenade” by BANNERS.
Marketing Demo
I recently created this advertisement to showcase my videography skills in the context of a marketing video. I aimed for a TikTok/YouTube short-style that would be engaging and fun to showoff the popcorn maker and work as a tutorial.
I do not own the rights to the product or music. This is simply a demo video, and I was not contacted by the company to make this.
My Work
Opening Sequence
This is a recreation of the title cards in the opening credits of the TV show Preacher on AMC, showcasing my motion graphics skills. I created this sequence with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, but I do not own the images or music.
City Lights
A young man and woman, working in neighboring buildings, slowly bond through messages they send across the towers' lights. EditStock provided the original, unedited and unsynchronized, footage. I edited this short film using Avid Media Composer.
Film Soundscape
To work on Foley and audio synchronization, I used this silent clip as a blank slate for adding audio. All sounds were either handpicked or created and recorded by me, using various selected objects, except the original unsynchronized dialogue. I edited this project with Adobe Audition and Premiere Pro.
Bingo Night
Three elderly women recklessly attempt to pull off the robbery of a Bingo Hall but are unsurprisingly unsuccessful. EditStock provided the original, unedited footage. I edited this short scene with Avid Media Composer.
Injecting Discourse
I co-created this mini documentary was to show contrasting statements on the importance and safety of vaccines from a healthcare professional and a mother of 3 young boys.
Co-filmed and Co-edited with Adobe Premiere Pro.
Apéritif
A seemingly ordinary woman has more than a few secrets regarding her culinary tastes and the company she keeps in this ominous short film. I edited this group project using Adobe Premiere Pro.
Welcome! ••• I'm Kiara.
I'm a University of North Texas alum with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts.
My passion is in any form of creativity, especially media production. I have knowledge of most areas including screenwriting and planning, filming, audio production, editing, and producing. I am most interested in video editing and post-production, but I enjoy all parts of the process. I have knowledge of various editing software (Davinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Avid Media Composer, etc.) as well as technical aspects using camera, audio, and lighting equipment.
I also have experience in other industries, including quality control, copy editing, live television captioning, and customer service. I'm proficient in many programs, and I'm a fast learner who always strives to put out my best work.