Peter M.

I'm a video editor and motion designer who helps businesses and creators turn raw footage, static ideas, and rough concepts into polished, professional video content. My work spans everything from tight social media clips to full explainer videos and animated brand pieces, and my focus is always the same: make sure every project looks clean, moves well, and actually communicates what it needs to. A video that looks nice but doesn't hold attention or get the message across isn't doing its job, so I treat editing and animation as storytelling tools first and technical polish second. WHAT I DO Video Editing I work primarily in Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, handling everything from basic trims and cuts to full multi-camera edits. This includes: - Pacing and story structure so the video flows naturally and holds attention - Transitions and visual pacing that match the tone of the content - Color correction and color grading for a consistent, professional look - Audio cleanup, noise reduction, and mixing so dialogue and music sit right - Formatting and exporting for different platforms including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and paid ad placements - Subtitle and caption integration for accessibility and silent viewing Motion Graphics and 2D Animation Using After Effects, I build custom motion graphics and 2D animations that bring static content to life and give videos a more polished, branded feel. This includes: - Animated logos and intro or outro sequences - Lower thirds, title cards, and text overlays - Kinetic typography for quote-driven or message-driven content - Infographic-style animations that simplify data or processes - Full explainer video animation, taken from a storyboard through to final render - Icon and asset animation for UI walkthroughs or product features Explainer and Promotional Videos I help turn a script or concept into a finished explainer video, product demo, or promotional piece. Some clients come to me with a complete storyboard and voiceover already recorded, and I simply handle the animation and edit. Others come with just an idea of what the video needs to accomplish, and I help shape the concept, suggest pacing and structure, and build it out from there. Either way, the goal is always a finished piece that clearly explains the product or service and gives viewers a reason to take the next step. Social Media Content Short-form and platform-specific video content designed to actually perform, not just look good. This includes product highlight reels, animated ad creative, recap and highlight videos edited for retention, and repurposing longer content into multiple short-form clips for different platforms. HOW I WORK I like to start every project with a quick understanding of the goal: who the video is for, where it's going to be posted or used, and what action you want people to take after watching it. That context shapes every editing and animation decision that follows, from pacing to color choices to how text is animated on screen. From there, I'll either work off your existing script and storyboard or help put one together if you're starting from scratch. Once the direction is locked in, I move into editing and animation with regular check-ins along the way so there are no surprises at delivery. I'd rather share a rough cut early and adjust course than deliver something finished that misses the mark. I'm comfortable taking direction and revising based on feedback, and I try to keep communication clear and responsive throughout the project so things move quickly without a lot of back-and-forth guesswork. If something in the brief is unclear, I'll ask rather than guess, since that saves both of us time in the long run. TOOLS I USE Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop, and Illustrator for building animation assets, along with standard audio tools for cleanup and mixing. I stay comfortable across formats and export settings so the final file works wherever it's going, whether that's a client's website, a YouTube channel, or a paid ad platform with specific spec requirements. WHO I WORK WELL WITH I've worked with small businesses that needed their first explainer video, marketing teams looking for a steady stream of short-form social content, and individual creators who needed a single project turned around quickly and cleanly. Whether the need is a one-off polished video or ongoing editing support for a regular content schedule, I'm happy to start with a smaller project first so we can find a good working rhythm before scaling up. If you have a project in mind, feel free to reach out with details on what you're trying to create and I'll let you know how I can help and roughly what it would take to get there