James A.
YouTube Video Editor | Documentary, Talking Head & AI Video
You’ve got footage. You’ve got an idea! Now you need someone who can turn all that chaos into content people actually watch. Hi! I’m James Adebayo, a Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer who turns raw footage into scroll-stopping videos that inspire, engage, and convert. With over 7 years of experience and expertise in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve, I create content built for modern platforms, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram Reels, where attention and creativity matter most. I help marketing teams, content creators, and online learning platforms produce high-impact videos that tell powerful stories and deliver measurable results. I’ve produced over 150 videos annually, leading creative teams that boosted audience engagement by up to 70% and social media growth by over 30%. My goal is simple: to craft visually stunning stories that drive real results, content that not only looks exceptional but also performs exceptionally well. 🎬 What I Do • Full Video Editing: YouTube, TikTok, Reels, corporate & e-learning videos • Motion Graphics & Logo Animation / Reveal • 2D Explainer Videos & Product Promo Animations • Color Grading, Audio Cleanup, Visual Polish & Transitions 🧠 Tools & Techniques After Effects · Premiere Pro · DaVinci Resolve · Blender · Adobe Audition I blend storytelling, design, and technical precision to create videos that look cinematic and perform with impact. 📈 Why Work With Me • 7+ years of experience in video editing, motion design & VFX • Proven results; 70% engagement boost, 45% higher impressions • Fast, reliable, and easy to work with (available 7 days a week) 📩 Let’s Bring Your Vision to Life Whether you need a sleek logo animation, a dynamic explainer video, or a captivating YouTube edit, I’ll help you create visuals that attract, retain, and convert. Send me a message today, let’s make your project stand out!
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $5.8k
Billed in all: $9,221$9.2k
$1.2k in the last 6 months
Across 6 contracts
Across 11 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Dotted: longer than usual between two readings. Hatched: over two weeks without one.
Skill rankings: Top 8% in Visual Effects
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- #28AVS Video Editor261 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #1Top 11%🇳🇬#1 of 8
- #148Visual Effects1,774 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #1Top 8%🇳🇬#1 of 38
- #176Podcast1,610 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #8Top 11%🇳🇬#8 of 42
- #271Color Grading3,051 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #4Top 9%🇳🇬#4 of 64
- #283DaVinci Resolve2,938 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #2Top 10%🇳🇬#2 of 57
- #352Video Commercial3,053 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #7Top 12%🇳🇬#7 of 236
- #381YouTube4,450 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #9Top 9%🇳🇬#9 of 300
- #403Social Media Video3,559 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #11Top 11%🇳🇬#11 of 285