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Creative Lead / Video Editor
VISUAL STORYTELLER Crafting Content Seen By Millions

For over five years, I've worked behind the scenes shaping stories for the internet. Editing, directing, and crafting content seen by millions across YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. From early concept to final release, I guide the creative process — turning ideas into compelling visual narratives and scalable content systems for digital audiences.

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ABOUT // CREATIVE PROFILE
CREATIVE
PRODUCER
& EDITOR
Five years shaping stories for the internet. Editing, directing, and crafting content at the intersection of storytelling, visual craft, and internet culture — developing content that connects with audiences while performing at scale.
2B+
Collective Views
4K+
Projects Produced
15+
Team Members Led

I'm involved throughout the entire creative process, from early concept to final release. Sometimes that means building the structure of a long-form narrative, other times it's designing repeatable content systems or refining the pacing and rhythm of an edit.

My focus is simple: turn strong ideas into content that resonates, performs, and leaves an impact.

Across multiple projects and channels, I've helped create content that has collectively generated over 2 billion views across social platforms. A big part of that work has been developing production pipelines that allow creative teams to scale output without losing the voice or quality of the storytelling.

A lot of my inspiration comes from film and graphic novels — visual storytelling that builds atmosphere and depth, whether that's mythology, science fiction, or cinematic world-building.

I've spent much of my career managing creative teams — groups of 15+ editors, writers, hosts, and designers — bringing projects from concept to completion. Great work rarely happens in isolation. It grows out of collaboration, clear creative direction, and helping people realize their own creative vision.

VE
Video Editing
95%
CD
Creative Direction
92%
PP
Post-Production
93%
CS
Content Strategy
88%
TL
Team Leadership
86%
TD
Thumbnail Design
90%
YT
YouTube SEO & Strategy
91%
WF
Workflow & Pipeline Design
89%
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STAND OUT PROJECTS // MY WORK
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001 // CURRENT
Creative Lead / Video Editor
THE MODERN MARTIAL ARTIST
Active Project — Present
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View Details
002 // 2022–2024
Creative Lead / Video Editor
LIFE'S BIGGEST QUESTIONS
2022 — 2024
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View Details
003 // 2021–2024
Creative Lead
TOP 10 NERD
2021 — 2024
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View Details
004 // 2021–2024
Creative Consultant
MOST AMAZING TOP 10
2021 — 2024
The Modern Martial Artist
Creative Lead / Video Editor — Current
Life's Biggest Questions
Creative Lead / Video Editor — 2022–2024
Top 10 Nerd
Creative Lead — 2021–2024
Most Amazing Top 10
Creative Consultant — 2021–2024
03
VIDEO PRODUCTION // YOUTUBE
// More Productions 4,000+ TOTAL
Production Sample YouTube
Production Sample YouTube
Production Sample YouTube
Production Sample YouTube
04
THUMBNAIL DESIGN // VISUAL CRAFT
05
ASSORTED SOCIAL POSTS // CONTENT
4K+
Projects Produced
2B+
Collective Views
15+
Team Members Led
5+
Years Experience
06
BRAND PARTNERS // COLLABORATIONS
I've coordinated brand integrations and sponsorship placements across multiple channels, developing strategies that align naturally with each channel's storytelling format while delivering partner value.
// Trusted Partners
07
CREATIVE PROCESS // PIPELINE
Every project follows a refined pipeline built to scale. From the first spark of an idea to the final published piece — each phase is designed for efficiency, creative quality, and maximum audience impact. Click each phase to explore the details.
4PHASE
Production Pipeline
01
CONCEPT & STRATEGY
Research · Ideation · Creative Brief
PHASE WEIGHT
+
Defining the story's core before a single frame is captured. This means deep research into the topic, competitive analysis of what's performing in the space, and building the narrative structure that will carry the entire piece. Every strong video starts with a strong concept — the editing and production simply amplify what's already there.
// Tools & Methods
Trend Analysis Scripting Storyboarding SEO Research Competitor Audit Google Docs
// Deliverables
Creative brief & script
Topic validation & keyword map
Visual reference board
02
PRODUCTION & CAPTURE
Directing · Coordination · Asset Gathering
PHASE WEIGHT
+
Directing the shoot, coordinating hosts and talent, and gathering all the raw material needed to bring the concept to life. For remote teams, this means managing distributed workflows — syncing footage, voiceovers, screen captures, and B-roll into organized project files. Building repeatable content systems that scale output without losing creative voice.
// Tools & Methods
Remote Direction Asset Pipeline Google Drive Frame.io Slack Screen Capture
// Deliverables
Organized raw footage library
Voiceover & audio assets
B-roll & stock selects
03
POST-PRODUCTION
Editing · Color · Sound · Motion Graphics
PHASE WEIGHT
+
This is where the magic happens. Refining pacing, rhythm, and narrative flow through the edit. Layering in color grading, sound design, music selection, and motion graphics to transform raw footage into polished, cohesive visual stories. Every cut, every transition, every frame serves the story. Iterating through review cycles until the piece lands exactly right.
// Tools & Methods
Premiere Pro After Effects DaVinci Resolve Photoshop Audition Color Grading
// Deliverables
Final edited video
Custom motion graphics & titles
Color graded master file
04
DELIVERY & OPTIMIZATION
Thumbnails · Upload · Analytics · Iteration
PHASE WEIGHT
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The final mile — platform optimization, custom thumbnail design, metadata strategy, and scheduling for maximum reach. After launch, it's about studying the analytics: watch time curves, CTR, audience retention graphs. Every data point feeds back into the next concept, creating a flywheel of continuous improvement and compounding performance.
// Tools & Methods
YouTube Studio Thumbnail A/B Analytics TubeBuddy Social Scheduling Photoshop
// Deliverables
Published video with full metadata
Custom thumbnail (tested variants)
Performance report & next-cycle brief
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INSPIRATION // WHAT SHAPES THE WORK
FILM.
COMICS.
ATMOSPHERE.
A lot of my inspiration comes from film and graphic novels. I'm drawn to visual storytelling that builds atmosphere and depth — whether that's mythology, science fiction, or the kind of cinematic world-building often found in great comics and genre films. The work I love most creates worlds you can feel before you understand them.
Cinematic Atmosphere World-Building Visual Pacing
Graphic Novels Sequential Art Panel Composition
Sonic Texture Rhythm & Edit Pacing
Interactive Narrative Environmental Storytelling
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GET IN TOUCH // TRANSMIT
LET'S
BUILD
SOMETHING
Christian Altomari
647 531-4084
caportfolio.ca
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001
The Modern Martial Artist
Lead Editor / Creative Lead — Current
As Lead Editor and Creative Lead for The Modern Martial Artist YouTube channel, I oversee the creative and production pipeline behind one of the most respected combat-sports storytelling channels on the platform.

My role spans the full lifecycle of content creation, from early ideation and editorial direction to final delivery, platform optimization, and brand partnerships. I work closely with a team of editors, writers, and collaborators to produce cinematic breakdowns that combine sports analysis, storytelling, and high-impact visual editing.

The channel's content reaches millions of viewers across YouTube and social platforms, and my focus is ensuring each video meets the channel's creative standard while maintaining a scalable production workflow.
Creative Direction & Video Production
Lead the creative vision and editorial direction for channel content.
Edit and assemble high-impact video essays focused on combat sports storytelling, technique breakdowns, and historical narratives.
Develop visual pacing, structure, and tone that align with the brand identity of the channel.
Guide the storytelling approach from concept through final release.
Content Ideation & Development
Collaborate with a creative team to develop video concepts and story angles.
Participate in ideation sessions to identify compelling narratives, fighters, and themes.
Help shape scripts and narrative structure to maximize viewer engagement and retention.
Team Leadership & Production Oversight
Recruit and hire video editors and script writers.
Train editors in the Modern Martial Artist editing style and storytelling framework.
Oversee the work of multiple editors to ensure consistency in quality, pacing, and visual language.
Manage collaboration workflows between editors, writers, and production contributors.
Brand Partnerships & Integrations
Coordinate brand integrations and sponsorship placements with partners including DAZN and ONE Championship.
Develop integration strategies that align naturally with the channel's storytelling format.
Ensure sponsored segments maintain editorial quality while delivering partner value.
Platform Optimization & Distribution
Design and produce YouTube thumbnails optimized for high click-through rates.
Manage YouTube backend systems including titles, metadata, SEO strategy, and publishing workflows.
Oversee content distribution across additional platforms including Facebook and other social media channels.
Areas of Expertise
Long-form YouTube Storytelling Cinematic Video Editing Thumbnail Design & CTR YouTube SEO & Strategy Creative Team Leadership Editor Training & Workflows Brand Integration Cross-Platform Distribution
// IMPACT
Through this role, I help shape the creative direction and production systems behind a channel that has become a leading voice in combat sports storytelling on YouTube, blending technical analysis with cinematic editing and narrative depth.
002
Life's Biggest Questions
Creative Lead / Lead Editor — 2022–2024
As Creative Lead and Lead Editor for the Life's Biggest Questions YouTube channel, I work with a small creative team to develop educational and curiosity-driven video content that explores science, history, and thought-provoking questions about the world.

My role spans both the creative and production sides of the channel, combining research, editorial direction, and post-production to create engaging videos designed for large online audiences. I collaborate closely with writers and creatives to identify compelling topics, refine scripts, and shape each video into a polished final product optimized for YouTube.
Creative Direction & Video Production
Lead the creative direction and editorial structure of channel content.
Edit and assemble educational videos designed to balance information with engaging storytelling.
Craft pacing, tone, and visual presentation to maintain viewer engagement throughout each episode.
Research & Topic Development
Conduct first-hand research to support script development and ensure factual accuracy.
Identify compelling video topics based on emerging trends, audience curiosity, and algorithmic demand.
Collaborate with writers to refine narrative structure and strengthen informational clarity.
Script Collaboration
Work closely with scriptwriters to develop topics and shape scripts for maximum viewer engagement.
Provide feedback on narrative pacing, structure, and storytelling to ensure the content performs well on YouTube.
Thumbnail Design & Packaging
Assist in the design and development of high-impact thumbnails.
Contribute to visual packaging strategies aimed at improving click-through rates and audience retention.
YouTube Optimization & Publishing
Manage backend YouTube systems including SEO optimization, metadata, titles, and tags.
Ensure videos are optimized for discovery and algorithmic reach.
Areas of Expertise
Educational Video Editing Research-Driven Content Script Collaboration YouTube SEO & Optimization Thumbnail Design & Packaging Trend Analysis & Ideation Small Team Workflows
// IMPACT
Through this role, I contribute to the production of educational content designed to inform, entertain, and spark curiosity — helping the channel consistently deliver engaging videos that perform within YouTube's discovery ecosystem.
003
Top 10 Nerd
Creative Lead — 2021–2024
As Creative Lead for the Top 10 Nerd YouTube channel, I guide the creative development and production of content centered around comic books, superheroes, and pop culture storytelling.

Working with a team of editors and writers, my role focuses on shaping engaging video concepts, refining storytelling structure, and ensuring each piece of content meets the channel's creative standards. By combining editorial leadership with a deep knowledge of comic book culture and fandom, I help drive content that resonates strongly with audiences interested in Marvel, DC, and broader pop culture narratives.
Creative Leadership & Editorial Direction
Lead the creative vision and editorial direction for channel content.
Guide a team of editors to maintain consistent storytelling style, pacing, and visual engagement.
Work closely with editors to refine edits and ensure each video meets the channel's creative standards.
Script Development & Topic Structuring
Collaborate with writers to research and structure video topics that perform well on YouTube.
Shape scripts to improve narrative clarity, audience retention, and storytelling flow.
Identify subject matter within comics and pop culture that aligns with audience interest.
Team Collaboration & Production Oversight
Work one-on-one with editors to improve editing techniques, pacing, and visual presentation.
Ensure each video integrates engaging visuals, graphics, and supporting media to enhance storytelling.
Trend Monitoring & Audience Analysis
Monitor channel performance including views, engagement metrics, and trending topics.
Analyze audience behavior and platform trends to help guide future video topics and content direction.
Pop Culture Expertise & Audience Engagement
Leverage deep knowledge of comic books, superheroes, and pop culture to develop engaging content ideas.
Ensure videos reflect current fandom conversations and emerging trends within the genre.
Areas of Expertise
Pop Culture & Comic Book Storytelling Creative Leadership Script Development YouTube Performance Analysis Editorial Direction Post-Production Oversight Trend Monitoring Audience Engagement
// IMPACT
Through creative leadership and editorial guidance, I help shape content that connects with global pop culture audiences, blending strong storytelling with engaging visuals to produce videos that perform consistently within YouTube's discovery ecosystem.
004
Most Amazing Top 10
Creative Lead & Editorial Director — 2021–2024
As Creative Lead and Editorial Director for the Most Amazing Top 10 YouTube channel, I help shape the creative direction and production of content centered around horror, mystery, and unexplained phenomena.

Working with a team of editors and writers, I guide the development of engaging videos that explore everything from historical mysteries and unsolved cases to paranormal stories and internet lore. My role combines editorial leadership, storytelling development, and performance analysis to ensure each video is both compelling and optimized for audience engagement on YouTube.
Creative Direction & Editorial Leadership
Lead the creative direction and visual storytelling for horror and mystery-based content.
Guide editors to craft engaging edits that build suspense, atmosphere, and narrative tension.
Maintain consistent tone and pacing aligned with the channel's identity.
Topic Research & Video Ideation
Develop video concepts centered around unsolved mysteries, paranormal phenomena, historical oddities, and internet lore.
Research emerging trends and audience interests within the horror and mystery genre.
Collaborate with writers to refine story structure and ensure strong narrative flow.
Script Collaboration
Work closely with scriptwriters to structure videos for maximum engagement and retention.
Provide creative feedback to improve pacing, clarity, and storytelling impact.
Production Oversight
Supervise editors and review video drafts to maintain high production quality.
Ensure visuals, graphics, and supporting footage reinforce the suspenseful tone of the content.
Audience Trends & Platform Strategy
Monitor channel performance including viewership trends, retention metrics, and audience engagement.
Adjust content direction and topic selection based on data-driven insights and platform trends.
Areas of Expertise
Horror & Mystery Storytelling Narrative-Driven Editing Creative Direction Topic Research & Trends Script Collaboration Audience Retention Strategy Platform Performance Analysis
// IMPACT
Through creative leadership and editorial direction, I help shape content that captures the intrigue of horror and mystery audiences, producing videos designed to spark curiosity, build suspense, and perform strongly within YouTube's discovery ecosystem.