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.
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 don't 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 digital media, including film and television, but I am specifically most interested in video editing and post-production. I am highly familiar with most areas of media production, including screenwriting and planning, filming, audio production, editing, and producing. 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, AI writing, live television captioning, and customer service. I'm proficient in many programs, and I'm a fast learner who strives to put out my best work.