Ryan Drake

Commissioned to create dynamic animated visuals for Beyonce’s iconic Coachella performance. Shortly thereafter, was asked to join the team in Paris for a month to create visuals for the “On The Run 2 Tour”. Worked with creative directors to create unique experiences using LED screens.

Commissioned to edit a documentary profiling the life of Black LGBT community in Atlanta. Worked closely with producers and graphic designers to convey an accurate depiction of the LGBT community in ATL.

Commissioned to create dynamic animated visuals for Beyonce’s iconic Coachella performance. Shortly thereafter, was asked to join the team in Paris for a month to create visuals for the “On The Run 2 Tour”. Worked with creative directors to create unique experiences using LED screens.

Aided in the creation of “Stay Tuned”; Snapchat’s twice-daily news show. Shot daily standups with talent for the newscast and after each shoot, edited each standup with b-roll to create a seamless comprehensive show. Updated the show with the latest breaking news throughout the day. In its first month, “Stay Tuned” attracted 29 million unique viewers and later accumulated 6 million subscribers in the first 6 months of its launch.

Served as Senior Video Editor for all branded content for the company. Pitched ideas to sales team for brands. Compiled footage into short form impactful video content to tell meaningful stories for the Mic audiences.

Served as video editor for Mashable Studios. Worked closely with video producers to tell clear and concise stories; ranging from branded and original content. Worked as talent for Mashable’s Snapchat channel; giving “tech tips” as well as the latest tech news.

Commissioned by Good Company to collaborate with Parkwood Entertainment providing beauty and special FX for Beyonce’s “Lemonade” film and visual content and interstitials for the Formation World Tour. Content was displayed on a gigantic monolith that sat at the center of the stage. The tour reached millions of people and is regarded as one of the most ambitious and flawlessly executed tours to date.

LOMA Production was the start of my postproduction career. In late 2010, interned for the company’s CEO Loïc Maes. Was taught me various techniques of expert retouching, grading and color correction skills which were implemented on various music videos, fashion films and other creative projects. Hired and served as a “Jack of all trades”. Roles included: Director of Photography, Video Editor and Production Assistant. Areas of expertise: • Signature rhythmic cutting style • Handling and management of lighting equipment • Constructing props or set costuming • Beauty retouching, special FX, shooting