Hire the Best Video Editors in San Diego, CA

I'm a creative experienced in the entire video production workflow, specializing in motion graphics and animation. I can help you - •Create motion graphics for your explainer, advertising, promo or social media videos •Ideate and/or Write your next great video or campaign •Shoot and/or Animate your video •Edit and Polish your video or animation with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects

Award-Winning Professional Video Editor / Emerson Grad / Adobe Premiere Pro * After Effects * Audition I’m a full-time freelancer editor based in San Diego. I work with a steady stream of clients creating educational, promotional and lifestyle videos as well as documentary shorts. I also have extensive experience working with YouTubers, editing social media video packages that are formatted to standards for rollout on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. Previously I spent time at WGBH in Boston editing a television series, at an independent post-production house that does web series and commercial work, working as a documentarian, editing broadcast news for TheCW, and cable news for OAN. I conduct most of my editing and color correction using Adobe Premiere Pro. I know my way around Photoshop and Illustrator. I can create animations for intros/outros, titles, lower thirds, etc. using Adobe After Effects. I'm also familiar with Adobe Audition for sound work. And, I’m Avid Certified. I’m extremely motivated and hard working as well as organized and detailed in my workflow process. I understand the need to hit deadlines, I’m comfortable working remotely, and look forward to collaborating with you on your next project. Using a blend of technical skill and creativity, my goal is to bring your vision to life.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆? I help founders, creators, and DTC brands position themselves as premium through creative strategy, UGC campaigns, and brand identity, so your content blends storytelling and conversion. ✓ 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁: - 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 & 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Market research, audience insights, and competitive reviews → turned into clear hooks & angles, creative briefs, and content roadmaps (UGC, ads, social, email, landing pages). - 𝗨𝗚𝗖 & 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀: Sourcing and managing creators, negotiating usage, building testing frameworks, or shooting on-camera UGC myself for TikTok, Reels, and Meta ads. - 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵: Visual identity (colors, fonts, mood boards), IG & website audits, Canva templates, and simple systems that keep your DTC brand looking consistent and premium. - 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝘆𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Short-form scripts, ad copy, captions, and storytelling that feel authentic while still being built for clicks, saves, and sales. ✓ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂: - Content and UGC that feel authentic, modern, and on-brand - Clear creative direction instead of random posts - Systems that make it easy to brief creators and test new ideas - A partner who thinks about both performance & aesthetics 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸: I’ve been working in digital marketing for 5+ years, and every project gets treated like it’s my own brand. I care a lot about the details, communication, and making sure the final result actually supports your goals. So far, every Upwork client I’ve worked with has rated me 5 (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐), and I intend to keep it that way. ✓ 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: Canva, Later, CapCut, Notion, Slack, Milanote, Figma, Asana, Google Sheets, Adobe Premiere and SEO (YEXT). I also leverage performance creative testing to refine concepts and stay ahead of trends. → 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁, If you’re looking for a collaborative Creative Strategist/Director who can think in hooks, angles, and systems, not just isolated posts. I’d love to connect and see how we can elevate your brand.

Daniel M. Dyer is the CEO of Visual Candy, a creative production agency in San Diego. With over six years in operation, Visual Candy specializes in coordinating, filming, and editing full-length commercials, social promotions, viral social media reels, company testimonials, Amazon Ecomm Product Ads, event coverage, event recaps and award-winning documentaries. Our entire portfolio can be found on our website, simply copy and paste this text: thevisualcandy.com At Visual Candy we use all Adobe creative cloud products including Premiere, Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects, and Firefly. We are also constantly learning burgeoning AI systems/apps such as Descript, MidJourney, and Jasper to continue providing the sharpest looks and trends to your video vision. Because you are working with a team, we have the most efficient turnaround rate on projects in San Diego. Previous clients that we have completed video work for are companies such as Dickies, RedBull, National Parks Foundation, The National Hemophilia Foundation, San Diego Hat Company, San Diego State University, Taoglas 5G Networks, Bud Light and many other brands. We are available to travel for projects throughout California. If you have a video vision that you want to leverage to optimize your business, please send an email to visualcandyinfo@gmail.com. Let’s tell your story, today.

Hi, I’m Somer—a video editor and post-production specialist who loves bringing stories to life. I started as a surf photographer, then moved into freelance videography and editing for weddings, travel, and events while in college. After graduating, I spent five years producing B2B content nationwide. With experience in all phases of production, I bring both creativity and precision to every project. Please contact me first for custom orders! You can view my full video portfolio here: somermyers.myportfolio.com

Hey there creator, I go by “Tart” for my small business 🫶🏽 so if you see my watermark, it will most likely include tart. I am an intermediate photographer, image editor, video editor, content creator, graphic designer, and artist of 7+ years in experience. I also have intermediate level animation experience! I work with Adobe After Effects, Sony Vegas Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Procreate, and even apps such as CapCut Editor! With that, I have learned how to manage social media, create content, and even do my own graphic design, logos, and artistic creations through mobile software such as PicsArt, Canva, Adobe Draw, and more! I currently work with social media platforms such as Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook! I also have my own small business that I utilize these skills for, as well as commission work for other businesses, such as my previous to current job roles. I am a very experienced writer, with college experience and many years of writing. I can help clients achieve many different writing tasks and overall commit to creating your ideas come alive through words, videography, content, editing, and much more. As a new entrepreneur to this platform, I am excited to start a journey creating dreams and results for you!