Yang-Lun Kaltenborn

Film Editor

Luna
Kaltenborn

Biography

Weaving Compelling Stories with an Efficient and Structured Approach

Luna Kaltenborn (蕭姎倫,Yang-Lun Kaltenborn), is a bilingual (Chinese and English) freelance photographer and film editor based in New York and Taiwan with 10 years of creative experience.
 
Imaginative storyteller with strong insight and observation, creative minded with excellent organizational, time management and administrative skills. Highly adaptable problem solver and dedicated team member who also enjoys working independently.

Film Editor

September 2014 - Present

Communicate with creative teams to understand scripts and achieve goals. Provide transition shot and b-roll suggestions to directors and DPs in pre-production as needed.

Carefully examine and internalize the details of footage. Edit and combine shots, music, audio building stories to make them impactful so that they connect with the audience.

Create motion graphics and color grade if needed.
Rearrange scenes and provide ADR (included voice-over and off-screen) suggestions for better results.

Export different formats for post-production departments (composers, sound designers, colorists, motion effects), combine all processed files, and export in the final format the client requires.

Visual Art Consultant

July 2021 - Present

Videography: Interviews and tutorials with studio lighting setup.

Photography: Events, products, food photography, complete with studio lighting.

Script Writing: Create storyboards that market product features to target customers / audiences.

Graphic Design: Posters, cards, menus, and book layout design.

Post-Production Coordinator

August 2011 - March 2017

Quality Control & Scheduling: Managed schedules involving multiple post-production departments, directors and producers. Ensured quality of materials and completion before deadlines.

Budget Control: Tracked sessions and materials to prevent excess spending. Ensured that all departments and production companies adhered to their contracts and were paid on time.

Publication Management: Prepare materials in the correct video formats for distribution departments.

Assistant Director

July 2008 - November 2017

Pre-production stage: Developed scripts with scriptwriters and directors, facilitated smooth communication and exchange of ideas between directors and crew members, and planned the schedule of filming.

On-set production stage: Edited call sheets to ensure departments were always prepared. Planned ahead for upcoming shots and scenes during filming. Remained flexible when faced with unforeseen setbacks, making tough decisions in a timely fashion to avoid over budgeting and overworking.

Reel

Explore the power of storytelling through the lens of expert editing

Union
Focal Point
Observer
Hearing
Blood Memory
The Fiddle Player
New York Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Harper's Bazaar x ANTA: NYFW
Candice Swanepoel Interview
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