DANIEL LIDMAN

Ten years in, I still edit the way I did on day one: chasing the cut that makes someone feel something before they know why. I've built that craft across mission-driven organizations and independent clients, cutting event content, promos, and sizzles, and reaching for motion graphics when footage alone can't carry the story.

I'm obsessed with the invisible decisions — the pacing, the cut you don't notice, the graphic that clarifies instead of decorates — and I stay sharp by studying the edits that move me and building out my own R&D projects on the side. Whatever the brief, the goal is the same: take raw footage and an ambitious idea and make something worth watching.

Contact

daniel@daniellidman.com

DANIEL LIDMAN

Video Editor & Motion Designer

The Freedom Experience
Concert Film2021

The Freedom Experience

Love Has No Limits · Edit Team Lead, Motion Designer

I led the edit on a two-hour concert film featuring Justin Bieber, Jaden, Chance the Rapper, Tori Kelly, and The Kid LAROI, delivering a worldwide premiere just one week after the live event. Working from 13 camera angles, our team assembled a feature-length concert experience under an aggressive post-production schedule. I also helped produce and assemble the production team responsible for capturing the event and edited this promotional trailer.

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Stihl - Every Second Counts
Ad2025

Stihl - Every Second Counts

Flagship Visuals · Editor

Commercial highlighting how the Seattle Mariners grounds crew relies on STIHL equipment to transform the field in the narrow window between innings. Edited in collaboration with Flagship Visuals, balancing cinematic storytelling with the urgency of live sports.

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1DayHouston Launch
Nonprofit Campaign2023

1DayHouston Launch

Love Has No Limits · Editor, Motion Designer, Colorist

Launch film for 1DayHouston, a citywide nonprofit initiative inspiring the people of Houston to serve their community. I developed the concept, edited the piece, and created all visual effects and motion graphics to deliver an energetic call to action.

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Entreleadership Summit 2026 Intro
Conference Screen Content2026

Entreleadership Summit 2026 Intro

Ramsey Solutions · Editor

Large-format conference opener created for the 2026 EntreLeadership Summit. Designed primarily for a seven-screen stage installation, I developed this cinematic intro to set the tone for the event, with this version adapted for a standard 16:9 presentation.

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Born Primitive Campfire Collection
Ad2025

Born Primitive Campfire Collection

Flagship Visuals · Editor

Working with Flagship Visuals, I edited four campaign films for Born Primitive's Campfire Collection launch, along with social media cutdowns optimized for digital platforms.

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Love Has No Limits Houston
Documentary2023

Love Has No Limits Houston

Love Has No Limits · Producer, Editor, Motion Designer

Mini documentary showcasing the impact of Love Has No Limits Houston. I produced and edited the film, crafted the narrative structure, and created all motion graphics, weaving together documentary footage, concert coverage, user-generated content, and footage from volunteer filmmakers across the city into a cohesive story.

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Hometown Hero
Ad2023

Hometown Hero

Ramsey Education · Editor, Motion Designer, Colorist

Commercial for Ramsey Education's Hometown Hero sponsorship program supporting its Foundations in Personal Finance curriculum. I handled the edit and color, shaping the story into an emotional spot celebrating educators making a difference.

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The Lion Heart Experience
Course2022

The Lion Heart Experience

Spark Creative Agency · Editor, Motion Designer, Colorist

Promo film for an eight-part educational course created for motivational speaker Joe Vercellino's Lion Heart Experience high school program. I edited the full course and crafted this trailer to capture its energy, message, and impact.

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Our Stories
Album Recording Cut2024

Our Stories

Detroit Collective · Editor, Colorist

I edited the complete visual album for Our Stories, comprising nine live performance films and over 85 minutes of finished content. Built from six-camera coverage and multiple takes for each song, the project required crafting seamless performances while preserving the authenticity and energy of the live recordings.

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Limitless Conference Promo
Conference Promo2021

Limitless Conference Promo

Limitless · Editor, Motion Designer, Colorist

Opening film for the Limitless men's conference featuring T.D. Jakes. I co-directed the production, edited the piece, and created the motion graphics to deliver a high-energy event opener designed for a live audience.

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