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James R Petix

James R Petix

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Creative editorial leader with 20+ years experience shaping animated and VFX-heavy storytelling for feature films, tv series, and commercial campaigns. Proven ability to collaborate closely with directors from storyboards through the final picture, with expertise in Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

VFX/Animation Editor

Freelance
Los Angeles, CA
01.2011 - Current
  • Edited animated content from storyboard/animatic to final picture for clients including Mirada, Psyop, Digital Domain, and Imaginary Forces.
  • Shaped story, character performance, timing, and emotional tone in collaboration with directors and animation leads.

Senior Visualization Editor

DNEG / Dimension Studios
Los Angeles, CA
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Edited pre- and post-vis sequences and marketing content for features and TV series including RedOne, Mickey17, and Murderbot.
  • Provided temp sound, music, and dialogue to enhance narrative clarity and tone.

Visualization Editor

The Third Floor
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Led editorial for pre-visualization and post-visualization on major projects: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Ms. Marvel, Prey, She-Hulk, and The Marvels.
  • Developed and refined edit timing, action, and scene structure to reflect director vision and support VFX planning.

Education

BFA - Film/Video

Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA
06-2001

Skills

  • Avid Media Composer
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Video editing
  • Creative problem solving
  • Animatics
  • Storyboarding
  • Sound design
  • Temp Mix and Scratch VO
  • Editorial Team Management
  • Visualization
  • Postvis

Fun Facts

  • Director of the feature-length music documentary It Came From Detroit.
  • Social media manager for my orange tabby cat, @finforthewin, with over 70k followers on Instagram.
  • Passionate collector of vintage toys, VHS tapes, and video games.
  • Tiki mixologist and Pinball aficionado.

Timeline

Senior Visualization Editor

DNEG / Dimension Studios
01.2023 - 01.2024

Visualization Editor

The Third Floor
01.2021 - 01.2023

VFX/Animation Editor

Freelance
01.2011 - Current

BFA - Film/Video

Savannah College of Art And Design

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