Welcome to my CV,
I’m a senior video editor and post-production specialist with over 25 years in film, television, broadcast, and digital content. I help productions move from rough cut to final delivery with precision, creativity, and rock-solid technical execution.
My career has spanned newsrooms, live broadcast, game marketing, long-running television shows, and internationally distributed streaming series. Today, I focus on high-end finishing and onlining for premium animated content, ensuring every project meets demanding creative, technical, and delivery standards.
I bring a rare combination of strengths:
✔ Deep storytelling instincts developed across decades of editing
✔ Advanced technical expertise in HDR, Dolby Vision, and finishing pipelines
✔ Strong understanding of evolving post-production workflows and AI-assisted tools
✔ Calm, reliable collaboration under tight deadlines
I’ve worked on projects seen worldwide, including series such as Ninjago: Dragons Rising, Carmen Sandiego, Snoopy in Space, and Go, Dog. Go! — supporting teams from offline edit through final master delivery.
Beyond traditional post, I’m deeply engaged in where the industry is heading. I actively integrate AI-driven tools into creative and technical workflows, from restoration and enhancement to content development and visual ideation. I enjoy helping teams adapt to new technology while keeping storytelling at the center.
If you need someone who can step into complex post pipelines, solve problems quickly, and deliver polished, broadcast-ready work without drama — we should talk.
Michael Hillmer
Senior Video Editor
Post-Production & Content Specialist
Dolby Vision Certified Professional
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WildBrain — Vancouver, BC
Senior Video Editor / Online & Technical
August 2016 – Present
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Online editor for internationally distributed animated series including Ninjago: Dragons Rising, Carmen Sandiego, Snoopy in Space, and Go, Dog. Go!
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Delivered broadcast- and streaming-ready masters meeting strict technical, color, and QC standards
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Managed complex finishing pipelines across multiple formats, codecs, and aspect ratios
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Supported HDR and Dolby Vision workflows for premium children’s and family content
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Collaborated closely with producers, post supervisors, and creative teams to meet tight schedules
Twig Video / Coastal Real Estate — Vancouver, BC
Video Producer, Drone UAV Pilot, Video Department manager and Director
November 2014 – August 2016
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Creating video and motion graphics content in the real estate and business market.
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Social media videos, educational videos, interviews and podcasts
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Drone Footage and Aerial Surveillance
Greedy Productions — Vancouver, BC
Video Editor (Online & Offline)
November 2008 – 2016
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Lead editor for The Electric Playground (EP Daily) and Reviews on the Run
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Edited feature stories, reviews, and news segments for broadcast and digital platforms
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Handled end-to-end post production: offline, online, graphics, and final delivery
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Played a key role in evolving long-running shows to meet modern content demands
EA Mediaworks — Burnaby, BC
Video Editor – Broadcast & Game Trailers
June 2008 – November 2008
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Edited broadcast trailers and long-form video content for NBA Live ’09
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Captured and edited gameplay footage
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Created promotional assets using Avid and After Effects
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Worked directly with producers and development teams to meet marketing objectives
Citytv / CityNews — Vancouver, BC
Video Editor & VTR Operator
December 2007 – June 2008
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Edited daily news segments and packaged stories for Breakfast Television
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Managed live recording, playback, and affiliate feeds
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Ensured technical accuracy and broadcast readiness under tight deadlines
Citytv / CityNews / CP24 — Toronto, ON
Video Editor | Technical Director | Playback Operator
January 2002 – November 2007
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Edited news and feature segments for CityNews, CP24, and Breakfast Television
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Operated live playback and VTR systems for broadcast
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Supported multi-station workflows and real-time news environments
St. John Group — Toronto, ON
Video Editor | Camera Operator | Business Development Director
January 2000 – January 2002
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Produced and streamed live events
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Installed and maintained custom non-linear editing systems
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Developed internal training documentation and workflow standards
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Contributed to business development and technical strategy
Blackholetv.com — Toronto, ON
Senior Editor & Content Development
June 1999 – September 2000
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Led editorial content stream for early online video platform
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Installed and maintained custom editing systems
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Trained, hired, and supported editorial staff
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Provided technical leadership during early digital video adoption
Vistek — Toronto, ON
Video Systems Specialist
May 1995 – May 2000
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Sold, installed, and supported professional non-linear editing systems
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Delivered customer training and technical support
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Created promotional videos and marketing content for trade shows
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Maintained demo systems and advised on production workflows
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Design & Print Media
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Firefly, Print layout & prepress preparation
Brand identity systems, Large format & collateral design
Pitch decks & proposal design
Editing & Finishing:
DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro
Color & HDR:
DaVinci Resolve Color, Baselight, Dolby Vision workflows
Motion & Compositing:
Fusion, After Effects, Boris FX (Red, Graffiti)
AI-Driven Post Production:
Topaz AI (image restoration), Midjourney, DALL·E, Adobe Firefly
ChatGPT, Claude, Jasper (writing & ideation)
Synthesia, HeyGen, Lumen5, Motion Array