Hi, I'm Paul Bridges, a freelance video editor and animator with extensive experience in creating industry edits, animations, and broadcast graphics. I've had the pleasure of working on diverse projects ranging from sizzle reels for global brands like Harley Davidson to title design for TV broadcasts including Warner Bros. and UKTV. My expertise also includes crafting animated promos tailored for marketing narratives across digital platforms. My background spans working with big names such as Amazon Prime, PwC, and British Sky Broadcasting, where I led creative direction and delivered high-quality video content under tight deadlines. I enjoy collaborating with brands to develop engaging video marketing content and have a passion for combining storytelling with motion design to bring ideas to life.…

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Hi, I'm Paul Bridges, a freelance video editor and animator with extensive experience in creating industry edits, animations, and broadcast graphics. I've had the pleasure of working on diverse projects ranging from sizzle reels for global brands like Harley Davidson to title design for TV broadcasts including Warner Bros. and UKTV. My expertise also includes crafting animated promos tailored for marketing narratives across digital platforms. My background spans working with big names such as Amazon Prime, PwC, and British Sky Broadcasting, where I led creative direction and delivered high-quality video content under tight deadlines. I enjoy collaborating with brands to develop engaging video marketing content and have a passion for combining storytelling with motion design to bring ideas to life.…

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Hi, I’m Paul Bridges, a freelance video editor and animator with extensive experience in creating industry edits, animations, and broadcast graphics. I’ve had the pleasure of working on diverse projects ranging from sizzle reels for global brands like Harley Davidson to title design for TV broadcasts including Warner Bros. and UKTV. My expertise also includes crafting animated promos tailored for marketing narratives across digital platforms.

My background spans working with big names such as Amazon Prime, PwC, and British Sky Broadcasting, where I led creative direction and delivered high-quality video content under tight deadlines. I enjoy collaborating with brands to develop engaging video marketing content and have a passion for combining storytelling with motion design to bring ideas to life.

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Work Experience

Freelance Video Creative - Premiere Pro Editor & After Effects Motion Designer at Self-employed
November 1, 2009 - June 21, 2024
Responsible for producing industry edits, animations, broadcast graphics, and promotional videos for global brands and agencies. Duties include editing sizzle reels, creating title and caption designs for TV and digital marketing content, and proposing creative looks for brand video marketing. Clients include Harley Davidson, Warner Bros., Budweiser, and others. Proficient in Premiere Pro and After Effects motion design to enhance video narratives.
Senior Motion Designer – Sky Creative at British Sky Broadcasting & British Interactive Broadcasting
June 1, 2005 - November 1, 2009
Worked on multi-channel and cross-channel brands and programming including The History Channel, Crime & Investigation Channel, and Sky Arts. Handled budgets, deadlines, and client collaboration. Utilized software like After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Final Cut Pro. Tasks ranged from storyboarding and illustrative design to cartoon element creation over footage, tailored to specific creative briefs.
Motion Designer & Video Editor – Sky Active at British Sky Broadcasting & British Interactive Broadcasting
June 1, 2002 - June 1, 2005
Produced stings, idents, promos, and call-to-action videos for interactive Sky Active channel. Served as Creative Director on briefs involving casting, locations, shootings, and post-production. Created video content for exhibitions and advertising. Responsible for delivering a wide variety of video projects to support editorial and client-led interactive services.
Multimedia Technician at British Interactive Broadcasting
June 1, 1998 - June 1, 2002
Part of the start-up team developing the UK’s first interactive television channel "Open....". Managed graphic asset manipulation, software research, and development for interactive digital services. Responsibilities also included AV setup for external presentations and providing video content for new interactive channels and portals.
Audio Visual Coordinator at Hobsons Publishing
May 1, 1996 - June 1, 1998
Created audiovisual content for the multi-media CD-ROM 'Which University', featuring UK university prospectuses. Edited video footage provided by clients, incorporating clips and graphics to meet briefs aimed at appealing to prospective students.

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Computers & Electronics, Education, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Gaming, Government, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Other
    uniE608 Sizzle of Sizzles!
    Various Sizzle edits and Hero Edits for global brands. video videoeditor animator explainervideo…
    uniE608 Motion Showreel
    My reel showcasing a vast number of projects I've been lucky enought to have worked on over my 10 years of freelancing. animator videoeditor…
    uniE608 DYBALA PLAYER PROFILE
    This was a promo brief highlighting various football players. Taking a existing format and updating assets and narrative. animator video…
    uniE608 DOOH Nissan Promo
    This interesting brief involved piecing together this clever edit sequence showcasing a latest model of car. videoeditor video…
    uniE608 British Airways Retail Promo
    This project involved me taking numerous product images and creating a promo worthy of the Global brand involved. video animator…
    uniE608 Eden Utilities Explainer Promo
    This forward thinking Energy company commissioned me to produce this Animated promo to showcase their services. explainervideo animator…
    uniE608 Front Door Real Estate Promo
    I designed and produced the complete promo for this Canadian Real Estate company. Illustrating and animating the final delivered piece. explainervideo video videoeditor animator…
    uniE608 PwC App Explainer Video
    Hired as an Editor and an Animator I produced this piece for this Global Auditing Corporation. animator…
    uniE608 Harley Davidson Digital Performance Sizzle Reel
    I edited and animated this Sizzle following brand guidelines and a narrative. Bringing together this specific digital campaign for the year. animator video videoeditor…
    uniE608 Diageo Smirnoff Sizzlereel
    A Sizzle Reel showcasing this Global Corp's year end activity. I was hired to edit and animate the piece that covered various areas of performance related figures. videoeditor video…
    uniE608 Snoop Dogg music promo
    Quick turnaround music promo for this Global music artist. advert…
    uniE608 BBC Christmas Sting
    This brief led me to create a fun Ident for this BBC content. I illustrated and animated the parcels and comped them over this famous wildlife clip. TVgraphics…