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Hi, I'm James Hunter, a passionate video editor and musician based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington), New Zealand. With over eight years of experience working remotely and freelance across Aotearoa and globally, I specialize in creating engaging video content and producing music as the lead of my Alt-Folk/Rock project, James Hunter and The Gatherers. I love blending my skills in videography, video editing, and audio engineering to craft compelling stories and memorable performances. Whether I'm working on social media videos for high-profile clients or editing wedding footage, I bring creativity and dedication to every project.…Hi, I'm James Hunter, a passionate video editor and musician based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington), New Zealand. With over eight years of experience working remotely and freelance across Aotearoa and globally, I specialize in creating engaging video content and producing music as the lead of my Alt-Folk/Rock project, James Hunter and The Gatherers. I love blending my skills in videography, video editing, and audio engineering to craft compelling stories and memorable performances. Whether I'm working on social media videos for high-profile clients or editing wedding footage, I bring creativity and dedication to every project.

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Hi, I'm James Hunter, a passionate video editor and musician based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington), New Zealand. With over eight years of experience working remotely and freelance across Aotearoa and globally, I specialize in creating engaging video content and producing music as the lead of my Alt-Folk/Rock project, James Hunter and The Gatherers. I love blending my skills in videography, video editing, and audio engineering to craft compelling stories and memorable performances. Whether I'm working on social media videos for high-profile clients or editing wedding footage, I bring creativity and dedication to every project.…Hi, I'm James Hunter, a passionate video editor and musician based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington), New Zealand. With over eight years of experience working remotely and freelance across Aotearoa and globally, I specialize in creating engaging video content and producing music as the lead of my Alt-Folk/Rock project, James Hunter and The Gatherers. I love blending my skills in videography, video editing, and audio engineering to craft compelling stories and memorable performances. Whether I'm working on social media videos for high-profile clients or editing wedding footage, I bring creativity and dedication to every project.

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Hi, I’m James Hunter, a passionate video editor and musician based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington), New Zealand. With over eight years of experience working remotely and freelance across Aotearoa and globally, I specialize in creating engaging video content and producing music as the lead of my Alt-Folk/Rock project, James Hunter and The Gatherers.

I love blending my skills in videography, video editing, and audio engineering to craft compelling stories and memorable performances. Whether I’m working on social media videos for high-profile clients or editing wedding footage, I bring creativity and dedication to every project.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Adobe Photoshop

Intermediate

Adobe After Effects

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media Video Editor at Mirror Media Marketing

June 1, 2023 - November 30, 2024

Produced over 500 short-form videos for high-profile US clients, achieving more than 26 million views across all platforms. Created engaging content optimized for social media audience engagement and retention.

Wedding Video Assembly Editor at V Visual Weddings

November 1, 2022 - June 24, 2024

Handled wedding videography and photography for events in New Zealand and Czechia, focusing on multicam wedding ceremonies and highlight reels to create lasting memories for clients.

Musician / Artist / Songwriter at James Hunter & The Gatherers

April 1, 2020 - April 30, 2023

Led an Alt-Folk/Rock music project based in Wellington with sold-out shows and three EP releases. Responsible for all music videos and social media content creation for the band.

Freelance Videographer / Video Editor at One Legacy Films

June 1, 2018 - June 24, 2024

Self-employed freelance creator producing videos for diverse clients, including gyms, theatres, businesses, non-profits, and bands primarily in Auckland. Offered videography, video editing, and audio mixing services.