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SEBASTIAN ALVAREZ

VIDEO PORTFOLIO

Freelance Editor/Producer at CNN

This channel contains video news pieces I edited that were televised on CNN for programs such as The Lead with Jake Tapper and The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer. As an editor and producer, I collaborate with news correspondents and producers daily to create graphics and edit pieces that air on CNN, CNN Español and CNN International.

Nov. 2019 -

Pres. Biden's Covid-19 Relief Bill

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Pres. Biden's Covid-19 Relief Bill

This piece covers President Biden's Covid-19 relief bill, a discussion about Biden's relationship with the Prince of Saudi Arabia and a recap of the White House Briefing. I cut this piece using Adobe Premiere Pro and created the graphics using Adobe After Effects. Program: The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer Correspondent: Jeff Zeleny Air Date: 03/01/21

Capitol Hill Arrests

02:40

Capitol Hill Arrests

This piece covers an update relevant to the arrests following the Capitol Hill insurrection on January 6th, 2021. I cut this piece using Adobe Premiere Pro and created the graphics using Adobe After Effects. Program: CNN Tonight with Don Lemon Correspondent: Tom Foreman Air Date: 02/18/21

North Korea "Christmas Gift"

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North Korea "Christmas Gift"

This piece covers North Korea's reaction to President Trump calling Kim Jong Un "Rocket Man." Program: The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer Correspondent: Brian Todd Air Date: 12/05/19

U.S. and North Korea Nuclear Talks

03:00

U.S. and North Korea Nuclear Talks

This piece covers a U.S. effort to restart nuclear talks with North Korea. Program: The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer Correspondent: Brian Todd Air Date: 12/16/19

NJ Jewish Supermarket Shooting

02:52

NJ Jewish Supermarket Shooting

This piece covers a shooting at a Jewish Supermarket in New Jersey. Program: The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer Correspondent: Brian Todd Air Date: 12/11/19

Ukrainian Jet Crashes in Iran

02:03

Ukrainian Jet Crashes in Iran

This piece covers a Ukrainian jet that plunged to the ground in Iran with no survivors. Program: Erin Burnett OutFront Correspondent: Tom Foreman Air Date: 01/08/20

Rudy Giuliani's Trip to Ukraine

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Rudy Giuliani's Trip to Ukraine

This piece covers Rudy Giuliani's trip to Ukraine in light of President Trump's impeachment. Program: The Lead with Jake Tapper Correspondent: Sara Murray Air Date: 12/17/19

Kim Jong Un Propaganda and New Threat

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Kim Jong Un Propaganda and New Threat

This piece covers a new weapon threat from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Program: Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer Correspondent: Brian Todd Air Date: 01/02/20

Senate Impeachment Trial Speculation

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Senate Impeachment Trial Speculation

This piece covers the Senate Impeachment Trial speculated to begin in January 2020. Program: Erin Burnett OutFront Correspondent: Lauren Fox Air Date: 12/26/19

Pres. Trump and Pres. Macron Meeting

02:12

Pres. Trump and Pres. Macron Meeting

This piece covers a combative meeting between President Trump and President Macron. Program: The Lead with Jake Tapper Correspondent: Kaitlan Collins Air Date: 12/03/19

[CNN Español] Student detained by ICE

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[CNN Español] Student detained by ICE

This piece covers Mario Aguilar, a student detained by ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Program: Directo USA with Juan Carlos Lopez Correspondent: Isabel Morales Air Date: 12/13/19

[CNN Español] Impeachment Articles

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[CNN Español] Impeachment Articles

This piece covers the two articles that were passed by the House, impeaching President Trump. Program: Directo USA with Juan Carlos Lopez Correspondent: Ione Molinares Air Date: 12/13/19

[CNN Español] Impeachment Articles Approved

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[CNN Español] Impeachment Articles Approved

This piece covers the two articles that were passed by the House, impeaching President Trump. Program: Directo USA with Juan Carlos Lopez Correspondent: Ione Molinares Air Date: 12/13/19

A Movement For Better

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A Movement For Better

This client piece was displayed during a pitch presentation to one of APCO's major clients. After having gone through over 17 versions, this video was put together in an effort to inspire and motivate those present at the meeting. Interlaced with real life movements, there's an emphasis on eating better for general health and for the planet, similar to the client's line of work. For more details, feel free to contact me with questions.

APCO Worldwide - VantageScore Case Study

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APCO Worldwide - VantageScore Case Study

VantageScore, a consumer credit-scoring model, partnered with APCO Worldwide. This video case study visually represents that partnership and is displayed under APCO's case studies on their website. Script and account managers: Hunter Travers and Madeline Monaco Filming: Tim Kraus Editing: Sebastian Alvarez Art direction: Grace Boyle Stock footage courtesy of Getty Images

Castle Hill Gaming - Announcement Video

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Castle Hill Gaming - Announcement Video

Castle Hill Gaming, launched in 2013, is a slot machine manufacturer headquartered in Virginia. This piece announces a $1.3 million investment and addition of 106 jobs in Virginia. Governor of Virginia, Ralph Northam, attended the event and supports the efforts made by CHG. For more details, feel free to contact me with questions.

APCO Worldwide - Global Exchange Program

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APCO Worldwide - Global Exchange Program

The APCO Global Exchange Program is a curriculum open to employees that creates an opportunity for them to travel to another office around the world. This piece, posted on social media, includes tips for potential applicants interested in the program. For more details, feel free to contact me with questions.

APCO Worldwide - Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Panel

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APCO Worldwide - Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Panel

As part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, APCO hosted a panel discussion for employees. Inclusivity, one of APCO's core values, reflects the cultural diversity in the office and the importance of embracing different ideas. This piece summarizes the event and was posted on Workspace for those unable to attend. For more details, feel free to contact me with questions.

Metabolon - VP of Population Health Speaks

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Metabolon - VP of Population Health Speaks

Metabolon is the world's leading health technology company working to advance metabolomics. This piece is a brief word from the Vice President of Population Health on the importance of precision medicine and science research. For more details, feel free to contact me with questions.

Suntory - Aerial Nature Compilation

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Suntory - Aerial Nature Compilation

Suntory is a Japanese brewing and distilling company that has a focus on coexisting with people and nature. This piece depicts aerial footage that highlights their efforts in fostering a more sustainable society and work they've done on Natural Water Sanctuary projects. This clip was featured on Suntory's Facebook page. For more details, feel free to contact me with questions.

Nuclear Matters - Facebook Cover Video

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Nuclear Matters - Facebook Cover Video

Nuclear Matters is a national coalition that works to inform the public and policymakers about the clear benefits of nuclear energy. This piece compiles footage of nature and society to illustrate the importance of a sustainable environment. This clip is featured on the Nuclear Matters Facebook page. For more details, feel free to contact me with questions.

APCO Worldwide - Creative Studio Intro Animation

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APCO Worldwide - Creative Studio Intro Animation

This animation is a template that was created as an intro slate for APCO Worldwide's creative studio. For more details, feel free to contact me with questions.

Creative Video Intern at APCO Worldwide

This channel contains video work I produced and edited as a creative intern at APCO Worldwide, an independent global public affairs and strategic communications consultancy. At the headquarters in Washington DC, I was exposed to an actively engaged and fast-moving work environment that included working with a number of both domestic and international clients.

June 2019 - Aug. 2019

Multimedia Journalism student at Virginia Tech

This channel highlights videos produced, shot and edited as a multimedia journalism student at Virginia Tech. After pitching a news story, I would research the topic, find interviewees and proceed to capture relevant footage to tell each story. Each piece was then used in a weekly segment of a student-run newscast.

Aug. 2016 - May 2019

Blacksburg Transit - 4 Million Riders

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Blacksburg Transit - 4 Million Riders

This piece highlights the bus transit system at Virginia Tech and how bus routes updated to accommodate the arrival of a large freshman class.

Black Cultural Center - Album Release

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Black Cultural Center - Album Release

This piece highlights an album produced by student members of the Black Cultural Center at Virginia Tech. The video depicts the release party with students, staff members and Virginia Tech President Sands.

209 Manna Ministries - Donations for College Students

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209 Manna Ministries - Donations for College Students

This piece highlights the work of student volunteers collecting donations for college students in need of financial help.

Christiansburg Robotics Competition

03:00

Christiansburg Robotics Competition

This piece depicts the Christiansburg Qualifiers Robotics Competition between twenty schools across Virginia and Maryland.

How To Compress Large Video Files WITHOUT Losing Quality

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How To Compress Large Video Files WITHOUT Losing Quality

How to reduce the size of large video files and maintain original quality (using Handbrake)! Download link: https://handbrake.fr/ Any questions or suggestions? Leave a comment! Intro: Timeflies - So Good

Premiere Pro | How To Export High Quality Videos

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Premiere Pro | How To Export High Quality Videos

Check out how to export high quality videos using Adobe Premiere Pro! ■Music Info: •Intro: 'Fly' Instrumental produced by Chuki http://www.youtube.com/user/CHUKImusic •Song Throughout: 'Strafe' Instrumental produced by Chuki. http://www.youtube.com/user/CHUKImusic ■Any questions or suggestions? Leave a comment! Subscribe for more!

Premiere Pro | How To View Full Screen Video Playback

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Premiere Pro | How To View Full Screen Video Playback

Check out an easy way to view a playback of your video in Full Screen on Adobe Premiere Pro! ■Music Info: •Intro: 'Dazed' Instrumental produced by Chuki https://www.youtube.com/user/CHUKImusic •Song Throughout: 'Lift' Instrumental produced by Chuki. http://www.youtube.com/user/CHUKImusic ■Any questions or suggestions? Leave a comment! Subscribe for more!

How To Enable Steam In-Game FPS Counter

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How To Enable Steam In-Game FPS Counter

Enable Steam In-Game FPS Counter Overlay! ■Music Info: •Song Intro: • Ian Munro x Kyle Van Riper - Swing It • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0YC-R1XQuc Follow Ian Munro x Kyle Van Riper: • https://soundcloud.com/kylevanriper • https://www.facebook.com/ianmunromusic • https://twitter.com/iaanmunro •Song Throughout: • GlobulDub - Foreign Exchange • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6QNkHOV_LU Follow GlobulDub: • https://soundcloud.com/globuldub • https://globuldub.bandcamp.com/ ■Any questions or suggestions? Leave a comment! Subscribe for more!

How To Enable Developer Options on Android

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How To Enable Developer Options on Android

Enable Developer Options on Android! ■Music Info: •Song Throughout: Tobu - Hope [NCS Release] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP625xQIGzs Follow Tobu: http://www.7obu.com http://www.soundcloud.com/7obu http://www.facebook.com/tobuofficial http://www.twitter.com/tobuofficial http://www.youtube.com/tobuofficial ■Any questions or suggestions? Leave a comment! Subscribe for more!

How To Display Android Screen on PC (NO ROOT) 2016

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How To Display Android Screen on PC (NO ROOT) 2016

■Updated video on how to display android screen on ANY PC! No Root required! ➞Link for Vysor - http://www.vysor.io/ ➞Link for Windows ADB Drivers - http://koush.com/post/universal-adb-driver ■Music Info: •Intro: Timeflies - So Good https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QePvl... •Song Throughout: Diviners feat. Contacreast - Tropic Love [NCS Release] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6RJv7f__Mg Follow Diviners: SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/divinersmusic Facebook https://www.facebook.com/divinersmusic Twitter https://twitter.com/divinersmusic Instagram https://instagram.com/divinersmusic Follow Contacreast (vocalist) SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/djcontacreast ■Any questions or suggestions? Leave a comment! Subscribe for more!

How To Make Custom Ringtones for Android

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How To Make Custom Ringtones for Android

Find out an easy way to make your own custom ringtone on ANY Android Device (using your own music/sounds)! Ringtone Maker: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.herman.ringtone&hl=en Follow us on the social blue bird thing! https://twitter.com/TimefliezTech ■Music Info: •Intro: Timeflies - So Good https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QePvlwjZ9mk •Song Throughout: K-391 - Summertime (Sunshine) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DH3sOtV7X6Q Follow K-391: http://www.facebook.com/TheK391 http://www.soundcloud.com/k-391 http://twitter.com/K391 http://www.youtube.com/thek391 http://keosni391.newgrounds.com/audio ■Any questions or suggestions? Leave a comment! Subscribe for more!

How To Record Android Screen (NO ROOT)

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How To Record Android Screen (NO ROOT)

Find out an easy way to record your android's screen! You can use AZ screen recorder for anything from tutorials to gaming videos! NO ROOT NEEDED! AZ Screen Recorder: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hecorat.screenrecorder.free&hl=en ■Music Info: •Song Throughout: G-Eazy - Hello (Christoph Andersson Remix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An8s7iHx7DI ■Any questions or suggestions? Leave a comment! Subscribe for more!

How To Add Channel Trailer to YouTube Channel [2015]

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How To Add Channel Trailer to YouTube Channel [2015]

Quick tutorial on how to add channel trailer to YouTube Channel. Any questions or suggestions? Leave a comment! SirensCeol - Nostalgia (Music was provided by NCS) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geW8xN7grpg SirensCeol ➞ SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/sirens-ceol ➞ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SirensCeol ➞ Twitter http://www.twitter.com/SirensCeol

How To Delete YouTube Channel [2014]

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How To Delete YouTube Channel [2014]

Keep in mind this only deletes your Youtube Channel not your Account. Any questions or suggestions? Leave a comment! Intro: Timeflies - So Good Song: Luigi Talluto - Elektrobeat Outro: Timeflies - Turn It Up

How To Verify YouTube Channel [2014]

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How To Verify YouTube Channel [2014]

*NOTE* Once you have verified your Youtube Channel, you will be allowed to use custom thumbnails for your videos! Any questions or suggestions? Leave a comment! Intro: Timeflies - So Good Song: Music Predators - Adventure Time Outro: Timeflies - Turn It Up

How To Make Custom YouTube Channel Art [2014]

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How To Make Custom YouTube Channel Art [2014]

How To Make Custom Youtube Channel Art [2014] Website: www.panzoid.com Intro: Timeflies - So Good Song: Lensko - Cetus Outro: Timeflies - Turn It Up

How To Wirelessly Transfer Files From Computer To Android

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How To Wirelessly Transfer Files From Computer To Android

Link to AirDroid: www.airdroid.com Intro Song- Timeflies - So Good Song Throughout- Lensko - Cetus Outro Song- Disfigure - Blank

How To Download & Install a Custom Launcher On Android

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How To Download & Install a Custom Launcher On Android

How To Download & Install a Custom Launcher On Android [2014] Intro Song- Timeflies - So Good

Content Creator on YouTube

This collection displays the videos I created for my YouTube channel (Timefliez Tech). The idea for this channel was to create videos demonstrating guides and how-to tutorials that mainly pertain to PCs and the mobile Android operating system. At the time of writing, the channel has 467,000+ total video views and 2,765+ subscribers.

Sept. 2013 -

Mid-City Financial - Neighborhood Renovation

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Mid-City Financial - Neighborhood Renovation

Freelance Editor for Mid-City Financial

This video for Mid-City Financial voices the opinion of DC neighborhood Brookland Manor residents after learning of a planned renovation.

Nov. 2017

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