JAVIER CORTES

At 13, inventor Javier Cortes made a homemade FM radio transmitter, sparking a passion for sound and radio stories.

By 16, editing for top radio stations and running a home studio ad agency.

At 23, blending audio and visuals as a Video and Sound Editor for TV shows at a leading Argentine network.

Over 30 years shaping post production, sound design, video editing, and storytelling for commercials, promos, TV shows, and trailers.

Creative, precise, collaborative, Javier pushes boundaries and fuels innovative projects.

Experience + Credits

Univision ViX

200+ on-air promos and special trailers

  • Creative storyteller and lead editor/post-producer
  • Primary sound editor and final mixer, collaborating with producers and creative teams

FOX / FX

150+ on-air promos, special trailers, international channels

  • Sound designer, music editor, and re-recording mixer, working with producers and creative teams

Sesame Street

195 episodes, 3 seasons, TV show

  • Sound designer, music editor, and re-recording mixer; designed workflows and sonic style, led sound team, managed QC and audio delivery

Disney Channel

480 live episodes, 2 seasons, “Zapping Zone” (Latin American TV show)

  • Live sound: Played music and SFX in real-time for unscripted, fast-paced content
  • Post-production sound designer and re-recording mixer
  • Creative editor for fast-paced daily segments

Discovery Channel

On-air promos and shows

  • Built sonic storytelling from dialogue and picture, delivering 2.0 and 5.1 mixes per network specs

Shakira

“Live & Off the Record” Tour DVD, global edition

  • Sound editor, re-recording mixer, and assistant picture editor; crafted unscripted documentary with director
  • A/V editor producing documentary from raw material for global release

Commercials / Advertising

National TV/radio campaigns: Chevrolet, T-Mobile, Toyota, Sony, Gatorade, etc.

Agencies: Publicis, Saatchi & Saatchi, Grey, etc.

  • Full sound post-production: VO direction, recording, dialogue editing, sound design, final mix
  • Post-production supervisor and lead editor; FX artist (titles, rotoscoping, compositing)

DIRECTV

Trailer and TV show editor

  • Sound designer, music editor, and re-recording mixer, collaborating with creative teams
  • Revived canceled project with new teaser/trailer, securing approval and launch

MTV

On-air promos and segments

  • Sound designer, music editor, and re-recording mixer for creative teams
  • A/V producer and editor for unscripted content (e.g., MTV Music Awards)


Short and Long Format Films

  • Dialogue editing, ADR, foley, sound design, surround mixing, and final QC with directors

TV Shows Creator and Director

  • “CR”: Developed pilot into multi-season hit (Argentina, Spain)
  • “Dr. Daniel”: Created, directed, and edited 13 episodes (Univision, Los Angeles)

TV Shows Editor

Big Brother, TRIP, El Rayo, CQC, .DOC, 1998–2005 (7 years)

  • Edited reality, documentary, and entertainment formats under tight deadlines

Creative Video Editor with Strong Technical Post-Production Skills

  • Expert in blending sound, music, and visuals with a strong sense of rhythm for cutting and storytelling.

  • Proficient in advanced software such as FFmpeg, DaVinci Resolve, Reaper + Audio Auto Trim + EDLs, delivering faster, high-quality results.

  • Experienced in editing complex projects across a variety of formats, from promos to long-form content, with a focus on precision and creativity.

Sound Designer with Advanced Sound Editing and Mixing Skills

  • Specializes in enhancing the sonic experience of projects, including dialogue, music, sound design, and final mixes.

  • Expertise includes sound mixing, dialog recording and editing, sound design, music editing, surround sound, and multi-channel audio configurations.

  • Proven track record in sound post-production, voice-over casting, talent union coordination, scheduling, and bookings.

Video Editing & Post-Production

  • DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere, Avid Media Composer, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Media Encoder, Final Cut, Frame.io, FFmpeg, Encoders

Audio Editing & Mixing

  • Avid Pro Tools, iZotope RX, Reaper, Adobe Audition, Soundminer, LKFS Meters, Automation, Avid Mixing Surfaces, ISDN, Source Connect

  • EQs, Dynamics, Reverbs, Plugins (Waves, Nugen, Universal Audio, FabFilter, Dolby)

Other Tools

  • Google Suite (Sheets, Docs), Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), FileMaker (database development)

  • Software Development, FTP, WordPress, Keynote, macOS, PC

Editing Image + Sound

Sound Design + Final Mix

Before & After