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Copyediting: I focus on technical details of the written word such as grammar, spelling, syntax, word usage, and punctuation. I will also make an editorial style sheet of important details, unique terms and spellings, and general style guidelines.
Proofreading: I review the final version of a written piece and will comb through it for any missed corrections. I will identify typos, incorrect punctuation, formatting issues, etc., querying each potential problem while I thoroughly review and fact-check all content.
TECHNICAL:
-For copyediting and proofreading, I use the Chicago Manual of Style but can follow custom style guides. I also have familiarity with AP Style.
-I am proficient in Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InCopy, and using track changes in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
I have reviewed English translations from Spanish, Japanese, German, French, and Korean due to my international work experience. For every language, I go through each paragraph line by line and will review the text thoroughly for accuracy, tone, and clarity. I will make suggestions for native English and cultural references in the appropriate places, and I will offer suggestions for improving the overall sentence. I look closely at word choices, phrasing, and the flow of the text; anything that may have gotten lost in translation.
On the other side, I have also reviewed English texts to be given to non-native English speakers. I will check to make sure the English is clear but also that there are no phrases or wordplays that may confuse a non-native EN speaker outside of the USA.
I have a well-trained eye for spotting inconsistencies in story, designs, style, and paneling due to many years of managing professional work for 2D-animated television. Whether a character is in the wrong costume, there’s an inconsistency between story panels from one sequence to the next, or if there are a few pixels that are the wrong hex code—I see it all!
I can thoroughly and comfortably review and track art in any phase (from concepts, inks, color, to final cleans along with cross department collaborations between scripts, designs, boards, and animation), and I can keep all layers/file names organized and following project guidelines. I am also well-versed in communication with (and the management of) artists, producers, directors, external vendors, and clients.
TECHNICAL:
-I am proficient in Clip Studio Paint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Toon Boom Storyboard Pro.
-I have managed projects in a variety of software such as Ftrack, Shotgrid, AirTable, Asana, and Monday. I’m flexible and can adapt to the pipeline of any team I work with.