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Hi, I'm Adam James—a senior motion designer and video editor with 10+ years of experience creating branded, product, and narrative video for broadcast, digital, and social platforms. I thrive on turning concepts into polished videos, collaborating with clients, and delivering consistent, on-brand visuals with fast turnarounds from concept to final delivery. I'm based in Vacaville, CA, and enjoy building storytelling through motion graphics, color, and sound. I love partnering with creative teams to translate ideas into compelling videos that engage audiences and meet client goals.…Hi, I'm Adam James—a senior motion designer and video editor with 10+ years of experience creating branded, product, and narrative video for broadcast, digital, and social platforms. I thrive on turning concepts into polished videos, collaborating with clients, and delivering consistent, on-brand visuals with fast turnarounds from concept to final delivery. I'm based in Vacaville, CA, and enjoy building storytelling through motion graphics, color, and sound. I love partnering with creative teams to translate ideas into compelling videos that engage audiences and meet client goals.

Adam James

Creative Director, Video Editor, Motion Graphic Designer, +7

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Hi, I'm Adam James—a senior motion designer and video editor with 10+ years of experience creating branded, product, and narrative video for broadcast, digital, and social platforms. I thrive on turning concepts into polished videos, collaborating with clients, and delivering consistent, on-brand visuals with fast turnarounds from concept to final delivery. I'm based in Vacaville, CA, and enjoy building storytelling through motion graphics, color, and sound. I love partnering with creative teams to translate ideas into compelling videos that engage audiences and meet client goals.…Hi, I'm Adam James—a senior motion designer and video editor with 10+ years of experience creating branded, product, and narrative video for broadcast, digital, and social platforms. I thrive on turning concepts into polished videos, collaborating with clients, and delivering consistent, on-brand visuals with fast turnarounds from concept to final delivery. I'm based in Vacaville, CA, and enjoy building storytelling through motion graphics, color, and sound. I love partnering with creative teams to translate ideas into compelling videos that engage audiences and meet client goals.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Adam James—a senior motion designer and video editor with 10+ years of experience creating branded, product, and narrative video for broadcast, digital, and social platforms. I thrive on turning concepts into polished videos, collaborating with clients, and delivering consistent, on-brand visuals with fast turnarounds from concept to final delivery.

I’m based in Vacaville, CA, and enjoy building storytelling through motion graphics, color, and sound. I love partnering with creative teams to translate ideas into compelling videos that engage audiences and meet client goals.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Advertising Illustration

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Work Experience

Video Editor/Motion Graphic Designer at Freelance

January 1, 2022 - Present

Conducted post-production tasks including color correction, grading, and audio enhancement, ensuring the highest quality output. Translated visual concepts from storyboards into the final edited product, maintaining fidelity to the original vision. Balanced multiple roles and responsibilities while consistently delivering high-quality work within established timelines and budget constraints. Expertly edited videos and crafted motion graphics for corporate clients, seamlessly compiling raw images, footage, and music into polished end products.

Creative Director at BeforeTheMovie®

December 31, 2022 - July 9, 2025

Led a team of motion graphic designers, offering continuous creative guidance for both existing campaigns and new initiatives. Directed and filmed video production shoots, both in-studio and on location, contributing to the creation of compelling content. Formulated and executed inventive branding strategies and campaigns, encompassing print, email, and on-screen advertisements, with the goal of connecting with the intended target audience. Managed the entire process of producing and distributing 20-minute cinema pre-shows, including local and national advertisements, red carpet interviews, trivia, and branded content for more than 1,200 cinema screens across the nation. Produced and edited a multitude of episodes for "The Ferguson Files," a weekly video segment showcasing interviews conducted by film journalist Jim Ferguson. Offered direction and support to team members, empowering them to successfully convey brand identities, messages, and stories through a range of media, ultimately

Video Editor/Motion Graphics Designer at Extreme Sports Network

July 1, 2009 - August 2, 2010

Crafted branded bumpers and television introductions by seamlessly integrating editing, motion graphics, animation, and sound design elements. Utilized various tools to composite, add stylistic enhancements, and produce visually captivating elements within the content. Stayed abreast of current trends and proactively forecasted emerging techniques to conceptualize creative ideas. Demonstrated proficiency in editing 30-minute television episodes tailored for broadcast television, spanning multiple shows. Innovatively conceived, generated, and merged motion graphics to heighten the visual appeal of video footage.

Creative Director at BeforeTheMovie

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2022

Led a team of motion graphic designers, offering continuous creative guidance for campaigns and initiatives. Directed and filmed video production shoots, contributing to compelling content. Formulated and executed inventive branding strategies and campaigns across print, email, and on-screen advertisements to connect with the intended target audience. Managed the production and distribution of 20-minute cinema pre-shows for more than 1,200 cinema screens nationwide. Produced and edited episodes for 'The Ferguson Files' and created 15- to 30-second motion graphics ads for local businesses. Exercised final approval authority for art, copy, and proofs with the highest quality advertising materials.

Video Editor/Motion Graphics Designer at Extreme Sports Network

December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2009

Crafted branded bumpers and television introductions by seamlessly integrating editing, motion graphics, animation, and sound design elements. Stayed abreast of current trends and proactively forecasted emerging techniques to conceptualize creative ideas. Edited 30-minute television episodes tailored for broadcast, spanning multiple shows. Innovatively conceived and merged motion graphics to heighten the visual appeal of video footage.

Creative Director at BeforeTheMovie®

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2022

Led a team of motion graphic designers, offering ongoing creative guidance for campaigns. Directed and filmed video production shoots both in-studio and on location. Developed branding strategies and campaigns across print, email, and on-screen media to connect with target audiences. Oversaw production and distribution of cinema pre-shows across venues and created episodes for 'The Ferguson Files', plus multiple 15–30 second motion graphics ads; maintained final approval authority for art, copy, and proofs.

Freelance Video Editor / Motion Designer at Freelance

January 1, 2022 - Present

Edited and animated branded, corporate, and social video content from raw footage through final delivery. Created motion graphics, titles, and visual enhancements to support narrative clarity and brand consistency. Performed color correction, audio cleanup, and finishing to ensure broadcast- and web-ready output. Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines and client requirements. Collaborated directly with clients and creative partners to translate concepts and storyboards into polished final videos.

Video Editor / Motion Graphics Designer at Extreme Sports Network

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010

Edited 30-minute broadcast television episodes across multiple shows. Designed and animated branded bumpers, opens, and graphic packages integrating motion, animation, and sound design. Enhanced footage through compositing, stylistic effects, and visual treatments aligned with brand tone.

Creative Director (Video & Motion) at BeforeTheMovie

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2022

Directed, shot, and edited video content for cinema pre-shows distributed across 1,200+ theater screens nationwide. Edited interviews, branded segments, promotional features, and 15–30 second motion graphics advertisements. Produced and edited weekly video segments featuring filmed interviews and narrative-driven content. Created motion graphics and visual packages supporting national and local advertising campaigns. Oversaw final video output, ensuring consistent quality, pacing, and technical delivery standards.

Senior Motion Designer/Video Editor at Adam James

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2022

Senior Motion Designer/Video Editor focused on branded, product, and narrative video for broadcast, digital, and social platforms. Directed, shot, and edited video content; produced motion graphics and visual packages; oversaw final video outputs for quality and coherence.

Senior Motion Designer / Video Editor at Adam James (Self-Employed)

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2022

Provided motion design, video editing, and brand-identity work for a range of clients under the Adam James brand. Produced cinema pre-shows and promotional content, interviews and narrative-driven segments, and managed weekly video features while ensuring brand consistency and quality.