KAREN BARBOZA
editor, colorist, motion designer
ABOUT ME.
Hello! I'm Karen Barboza.
Originally from San Diego, CA, currently in Irvine, CA.
I am passionate about editing and color grading but I love learning motion graphics as well. I've worked on shorts, features, short documentaries, and video content like podcasts, social media reels.
I enjoy watching thrillers and dramas but anime is also my jam. Besides film, I like creepy video essays and analog horror.
My favorite things include lemonade and going on walks.
2020-2023
Education
John Paul the Great Catholic University
BA Communications Media
Emphasis in Post-Production
Internship
Video Editor
2022
During my time in college, I took part in short films, documentaries, and feature films. My roles for these projects were mainly editor, colorist, and/or DIT. Along with these films, I had the opportunity to network, go to the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, and edit a senior thesis film.
I collaborated and assisted in editing cuts for client projects. I edited multi-cam podcasts, social media reels, a donation advertisement, highlight videos, and a promotional video. I edited with Davinci Resolve 17 on PC. I also edited several audio podcasts using Ableton on PC.
2016-2020
High Tech High International
High School Diploma
Internship
Video Editor
2019
At this project-based school, I had a hands-on experience on a variety of projects. These include laser-cutting/etching, 3D modeling and graphic design with photoshop/illustrator, and videos edited with Photoshop and Final Cut Pro.
I watched several film submissions for the 2019 San Diego Latino Film Festival and provided recommendations for high school audiences. I made a short documentary series about the Little Saigon Stories event in City Heights, San Diego. With 2 other interns, we prepared interview questions, shot b-roll, and conducted interviews. I edited "Little Saigon Stories: What Next" with Adobe Premiere Pro.
Internship
Post-Production Intern
2023
I spent my time with the audio team to which I assisted in making backgrounds from sound libraries and participated in foley sessions. The projects I worked on include feature films and season four of The Chosen series. As an intern, I also performed receptionist duties and miscellaneous tasks.