I’m Stuart Braide a Creative Director and Colourist who tells stories through light, emotion, and movement.

Over the years, I’ve worked across music videos, short films, and branded content, refining a style that blends visual precision with emotional truth. My background as a video editor shaped how I understand pacing and rhythm; my passion for colour grading gave me the language to express it. Together, they’ve become the backbone of my work

Whether I’m grading a film for a luxury brand like Watch Finders or bringing narrative depth to design-led content like Nina Takesh, I stay hands-on through every phase of your idea to distribution of the video content. I live by the 7 stages of the production process because structure brings freedom.

I don’t chase trends. I chase clarity. Because in a world flooded with content, the only thing that lasts is storytelling that feels honest. I believe everyone is someone and someone to somebody so every story matters.

Clients often praise the seamlessness of my process and the quality of the final product. But what I value most is provoking thought. There’s a difference between being controversial and being meaningful and I always aim for the latter.

Today, I’m focused on colour grading and directing brand films that feel cinematic, intelligent, and emotionally charged. I work with record labels, entrepreneurs, creators, and product-driven businesses who want their story told with style and integrity.

With over 50 million + views across projects I’ve graded and trailers cut for feature films like The Intent and The 12, my work speaks for itself but this site brings the story together.

This is the online portfolio. In Braidefilms we trust.