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James A.

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!

🇳🇬Ilorin, Nigeria$10/hr100% JSS3.81 (8)Since Jan 2020
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$960

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#50,063 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#1,079 / 13.8k
Revenue, last 30 days
$685

Last 6 months: $5.8k

World#54,324 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#1,310 / 13.8k
Total earnings
$9.1k

Billed in all: $9.2k

World#204,627 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#4,229 / 13.8k
Per project
$906

$1.2k in the last 6 months

World#131,547 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#2,503 / 13.8k
Projects, last 6 months
5

Across 6 contracts

83% fixed17% hourly
World#41,747 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#2,705 / 13.8k
Projects in all
10

Across 11 contracts

73% fixed27% hourly
World#201,801 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#7,328 / 13.8k

Earnings, last 30 days

$9.2k+$739 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$8.0k$8.5k$9.0k$9.5kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

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.

  1. #28AVS Video Editor261 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #1Top 11%
  2. #148Visual Effects1,774 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #1Top 8%
  3. #176Podcast1,610 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #8Top 11%
  4. #271Color Grading3,051 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #4Top 9%
  5. #283DaVinci Resolve2,938 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #2Top 10%
  6. #352Video Commercial3,053 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #7Top 12%
  7. #381YouTube4,450 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #9Top 9%
  8. #403Social Media Video3,559 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #11Top 11%