Hi, I’m Robert Dee, a motion graphics artist and director/shooter with 20+ years in advertising and post-production. I blend traditional techniques with cutting-edge AI tools (Midjourney, Runway, Topaz) and the full Adobe suite to craft polished, brand-focused motion content. I hold a Masters in Filmmaking (Distinction) and a BA in Film Studies, and I’ve collaborated with clients from startups to blue-chip brands. I love mentoring newer filmmakers and exploring visual subtext to tell compelling stories. I work across every stage of a project—from ideation through shooting, motion graphics, editing, grading, and delivery for web, social, and broadcast. I’m comfortable leading teams of varied sizes and cultures, and I bring ethical filmmaking and practical storytelling to every brief, whether on location or in a studio.…

Robert Dee

Hi, I’m Robert Dee, a motion graphics artist and director/shooter with 20+ years in advertising and post-production. I blend traditional techniques with cutting-edge AI tools (Midjourney, Runway, Topaz) and the full Adobe suite to craft polished, brand-focused motion content. I hold a Masters in Filmmaking (Distinction) and a BA in Film Studies, and I’ve collaborated with clients from startups to blue-chip brands. I love mentoring newer filmmakers and exploring visual subtext to tell compelling stories. I work across every stage of a project—from ideation through shooting, motion graphics, editing, grading, and delivery for web, social, and broadcast. I’m comfortable leading teams of varied sizes and cultures, and I bring ethical filmmaking and practical storytelling to every brief, whether on location or in a studio.…

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Hi, I’m Robert Dee, a motion graphics artist and director/shooter with 20+ years in advertising and post-production. I blend traditional techniques with cutting-edge AI tools (Midjourney, Runway, Topaz) and the full Adobe suite to craft polished, brand-focused motion content. I hold a Masters in Filmmaking (Distinction) and a BA in Film Studies, and I’ve collaborated with clients from startups to blue-chip brands. I love mentoring newer filmmakers and exploring visual subtext to tell compelling stories.

I work across every stage of a project—from ideation through shooting, motion graphics, editing, grading, and delivery for web, social, and broadcast. I’m comfortable leading teams of varied sizes and cultures, and I bring ethical filmmaking and practical storytelling to every brief, whether on location or in a studio.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Graphics Artist / Videographer at Self Employed (Freelance)
May 1, 2008 - November 20, 2025
Freelance digital film solutions business. Integrated cutting-edge AI tools (Midjourney, Runway, Topaz) since 2023 to deliver high-end motion graphics and video content. Overseen projects from concept through shooting, editing, motion graphics, grading and music composition to online delivery across websites, YouTube and blogs. Clients include Access Training, Foodland, Vice, Travelbag, LV, Improbable, Brittany Ferries, Metlife, No Meat, Eurocamp, Penfold, Allianz, Marriott, Barclays, Microsoft, Easyjet, SOAS, Goldsmiths, the National Gallery, Hackney Museum, Studio Egret West, Dell, Exertis, Tech Data, i360 and the Brighton Festival.
Film Programme Leader & Lecturer at Contact
January 31, 2024 - January 31, 2024
Part-time BA Film Programme Leader & Lecturer focusing on Directing and Academic Pathways. Balanced theory with practice, oversaw the BA academic pathway, taught research and analysis skills, and helped students develop reasoning and report writing to a high academic level.
A/V Director at ADK Europe
May 31, 2008 - May 31, 2008
Production of digital video projects at an international ad agency; oversaw all aspects from concept to delivery, including motion graphics/animation, broadcast trailers, virals, event films, mood edits and promotional reels. Provided technical AV advice for the studio and liaised with IT contractors.
Digital Editor/Designer at Smoke & Mirrors
November 30, 2005 - November 30, 2005
Final Cut Studio/Adobe Creative Suite work for client projects and in-house PR; assisted in new media technology integration; editing, matte painting, encoding for installations and websites, animatics, mood edits and general graphic design for company materials.
Motion Graphics Artist / Videographer at Self Employed
May 1, 2008 - Present
Running a business providing digital film solutions. Integrated cutting-edge AI products such as Midjourney, Runway, and Topaz into the workflow since 2023, enabling work previously not possible with traditional methods. Responsibilities included creative ideation, shooting, editing, motion graphics, grading and delivery for websites, YouTube and blogs.
Film Programme Leader & Lecturer at Contact
September 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Part-time leadership and teaching for BA Directing and Academic Pathways; balanced theory with practice; oversaw BA academic pathway and helped students develop research and analysis skills and report writing to a high academic level.
A/V Director at ADK Europe
November 1, 2005 - May 1, 2008
Production of digital video projects at an international ad agency; concept-to-delivery; collaboration with clients and creative directors; involved in motion graphics/animation, broadcast trailers, virals, event films, mood edits and promo films; provided AV technical guidance and liaised with IT.
Digital Editor/Designer at Smoke & Mirrors
January 1, 2000 - November 1, 2005
Final Cut Studio/Adobe Creative Suite work for client projects and in-house PR; contributed to new media technology integration; editing, matte painting, animatics, mood edits, and general graphic design for promotional materials.
Lecturer / Presenter (Lecturing / Art Projects) at Various Venues
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lecturing and presenting on directing and moving camera; included appearances such as Welcome to Wirth (Somerset House, 2025), The Art of Directing Moving Camera, Kinofest 2025, and masterclasses.
Lecturer / Presenter at The Depot / Kinofest / Raindance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Delivered sessions on directing and visual storytelling at multiple events including The Art of Directing Moving Camera, Kinofest, and Raindance masterclasses.

Education

Masters in Filmmaking (Distinction) at Raindance Film Academy / De Montfort University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
BA (Hons) Film Studies 2:1 at Southampton Solent / Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Masters in Filmmaking (Distinction) at Raindance Film Academy/De Montfort University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
BA (Hons) Film Studies 2:1 at Southampton Solent / Nottingham Trent University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
Graphic Design Introductory Course at Central St Martins
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
Producers Foundation at Raindance Film Academy
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Deep Characterisation Workshop at Raindance Film Academy
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Directing Actors Workshop at Raindance Film Academy
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Script Analysis Workshop at Raindance
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Hands on Directing: Part One at Raindance Film Academy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Hands on Directing: Part Two at Raindance Film Academy
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Screenwriting Foundation
January 1, 2019 - May 16, 2026
Producers Foundation
January 1, 2019 - May 16, 2026
Deep Characterisation Workshop
January 1, 2019 - May 16, 2026
Directing Actors Workshop
January 1, 2019 - May 16, 2026
Script Analysis Workshop
January 1, 2019 - May 16, 2026
Hands on Directing: Part One
January 1, 2015 - May 16, 2026
Hands on Directing: Part Two
January 1, 2016 - May 16, 2026
Graphic Design Introductory Course
January 1, 2003 - May 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
    uniE608 Motion Graphics Showreel
    Complilation of work from the last couple of years including 2D animation, 3D, and AI work. I use a combination of all methods to match the client brief. Clients I have worked with include Foodland, Vice, Travelbag, LV, Improbable, Brittany Ferries, Metlife, No Meat, Eurocamp, Penfold, Allianz, Marriott, Barclays, Microsoft, Easyjet, SOAS, Goldsmiths, the National Gallery, Hackney Museum, Studio Egret West, Dell, Exertis, Tech Data, i360 and the Brighton Festival…