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Richard Blackburn is a highly skilled editor, visual effects artist, and graphic designer with extensive experience in the film and television industry. Born in Scotland and raised in Wales, he developed a passion for filmmaking early on, inspiring him to pursue a degree in Film at the Surrey Institute of Art and Design. During his studies, he refined his post-production skills, creating several short films and developing a strong interest in editing and visual storytelling.

Upon graduating in 2004, Richard began his career at London-based post-production facility Zero DB, where he progressed from editing assistant to Head of Post Production. Over seven years, he contributed to a wide range of television projects, expanding his expertise in editing, motion graphics, and visual effects.

Now based in Berlin, Richard has been working as a freelance editor, motion graphics designer, and VFX artist for over a decade, collaborating on international feature films and diverse multimedia projects. His skill set spans video editing, motion graphics, graphic design, and visual effects, with proficiency in industry-standard software such as Resolve, Avid, Premiere Pro, After Effects.

With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of both technical and creative aspects of post-production, Richard continues to bring compelling visual storytelling to life, delivering high-quality content for global audiences.