Bringing still images to life - enhanced by movement, depth and dimension.
- Content Creator
- Creative Director
- Graphic Designer
- +3
James Schwartz
- Fresno, United States
- 5.0
- 16 projects
Enthusiastic and detail-oriented freelance video editor with 20+ years of remote post-production experience, delivering high-quality content through strong creative judgment in high-pressure environments.
About
Enthusiastic and detail-oriented freelance video editor with 20+ years of remote post-production experience, delivering high-quality content through strong creative judgment in high-pressure environments. Skilled in editing, motion graphics, color correction, sound mixing, and refined production quality that increases audience engagement.
Proficient with Final Cut Pro, Apple Motion, and Adobe Creative Suite, and experienced delivering project-based work across medical, educational, trade show, and non-profit video productions. Known for strengthening key message points into compelling short-form edits while managing full post workflows independently and with teams.
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
- Government
- Healthcare
- Non-Profit Organization
- Education
Projects · 16
Various print samples. Design, photo color correction, layout and typefaces. For commercial, non-profits and other clients.
- Graphic Designer
- Image Editor
- Photoshop Editor
Scoped sample of podcast edits, followed by opener graphics. #video #videoeditor #animator
- Audio Mixer
- Colourist
- Infographic Designer
- +2
Various motion graphics for medical videos.
- Animator
- Creative Director
- Graphic Designer
- +2
Part of a series of videos for a plumbing company. This highlights how trenchless plumbing service entrances are convenient and less hassle. explainervideo #animator #videoeditor #advert
- 2D Animator
- Animator
- Audio Mixer
- +7
Various animated graphics for education, business, medical, etc.
- 2D Animator
- Audio Mixer
- Graphic Designer
- +5
Graphics and animation video for an employee assistance program.
- 2D Animator
- Audio Mixer
- Creative Director
- +6
A look at some of the animated graphics that highlight information support.
- Audio Mixer
- Concept Visualizer
- Graphic Designer
- +5
Highlights from several business videos. A demonstration of versatility in my work for diverse clientele. video advert explainervideo
- Audio Mixer
- Creative Director
- Graphic Designer
- +6
Clips from a variety of commercials / adverts I have worked on for a variety of businesses. #video #videoeditor #advert #video
- Animation Director
- Animator
- Audio Mixer
- +7
Recap video for Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada's annual Walk For Wishes fundraiser.
- 2D Animator
- Audio Mixer
- Graphic Designer
- +6
Excellent Video Sales Letter for a client in Las Vegas. Fine pacing. Motion graphics, clean edits. Sample of work, video scoped.
- Audio Mixer
- Graphic Designer
- Motion Graphic Designer
- +7
Work experience· 12 roles
Video Editor · Medical Group VideosJun 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 6 mos
Edited doctor interview content and produced two-minute key-point videos. Added text overlays, refined video and images, performed motion graphics, color correction, sound mixing, and music. Structured interview segments to support doctor messaging and patient consultation with strong clarity and production quality.
Video Editor / Motion Graphic Designer · AGS ExpoJan 2015 – Dec 2022 · 8 yrs
Produced a variety of trade show video projects, ranging from talking-head interviews to trade show highlights. Responsibilities included editing, color correction, and motion graphic design to create engaging promotional and event content.
Video Coordinator (Charity Media) · Make-A-WishJan 2014 – Dec 2023 · 10 yrs
Coordinated charity and awareness videos covering the organization’s mission and Wish Kids’ stories with life-threatening illnesses. Produced positive highlight content related to Wish Grants to support engagement and understanding of multiple aspects of the charity.
Video Editor · Every 15 MinutesJan 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 11 mos
Freelance Video Editor (Remote) · Self-employedDec 2012 – Present · 14 yrs
Freelance Video Post-Production Specialist · Self-employedOct 2002 – Present · 24 yrs 2 mos
Creative Services / Video Editor, Post-Production · KJEO-TVDec 1986 – Dec 2002 · 16 yrs 1 mo
Live Broadcast Director / Graphic Designer / Video Editor · KJEO-TVMay 1982 – Nov 2002 · 20 yrs 7 mos
Education
School of Photography · US Navy School of Photography1974
US Navy Motion Picture School · US Navy1974 – 1975
Radio and Television · California State University, Fresno1980 – 1983
Certificate in Photography · US Navy School of Photography1974 – 1975
Certifications and awards· 5
School of Photography (US Navy)1974
Television Director/Graphics1982 – 2002
Disc Jockey1981 – 1982
US Navy Motion Picture School1974 – 1975
Testimonials · 5.0 from 1 review
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