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Teo A.

Los Angeles, California

$50/hr
5.0
6 jobs

Hey! I have been working as a Freelance Video Editor and Assistant Video Editor in LA for the last 8 years. In between larger client contracts with Netflix, Disney, and Discovery, I have worked with dozens of smaller corporate, non-profit, and youtube clients to create video content for their business. Clients I've worked with: - Netflix - Disney - Discovery - HBO - Warner Bros - Skybound Entertainment - Sports Illustrated - Nickelodeon - MLB I love taking a project from raw idea into final polished piece. I am a multidisciplinary production power house. From organizing and ingesting hundreds of hours of footage to creating title animations for final delivery. I have done it all. Happy to edit serious corporate content or more light hearted media. Excited to work with you!

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Video Editing
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video Editing Software
  • Storyboard
  • Film Production
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Audition
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Video Editing & Production
Steve S.

Los Angeles, California

$75/hr
4.8
7,796 jobs

My name Steve Soto a Web Designer / Graphic Designer / Webflow Developer / Logo Brand Designer. My prices are a bit higher than others here on upwork but that's because I feel like I provide quality work and uniqueness in all my projects. I've worked with many companies around the world some being startups and other being large corporate companies. Banner and Social Media projects are designed by my brother Erik Soto. Which you can also find on Upwork. Feel free to browse my extensive portfolio filled with logos, corporate identities, flash, banners, web designs and compare for yourself my work with other here on upwork. You'll see that i'm clearly a step ahead. I specialized in: - Logo Branding - Corporate Design - Webflow Websites - Wordpress Websites - Banner Ads - Flash - Social Media - App Design - Spline - Figma

  • Adobe After Effects
  • WordPress
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Webflow
  • Logo Design
  • Figma
  • Web Design
  • Web Development
  • UX & UI
  • WordPress Theme
  • Corporate Brand Identity
  • Branding
  • CMS Development
Rehmat T.

Loma Linda, California

$20/hr
5.0
10 jobs

Need an animation that explains your product, brings your brand to life, or keeps your audience engaged? I am Rehmat, a Motion Graphics Designer & Animator specializing in SaaS explainer videos, 2D animation, character animation, motion graphics, UI animation, and product demos. I create: • SaaS Explainer Videos • 2D & Character Animation • Motion Graphics • Product Demo Videos • UI & App Animation • Kinetic Typography • Infographic Animation • Promotional Videos • Logo Animation My approach is simple: take complex ideas, products, or messages and turn them into clear, engaging visual stories. For SaaS and technology companies, I combine UI animation, motion graphics, typography, illustrations, and character animation to create product videos that are easy to follow and visually engaging. I also bring a strong branding and design background, which means I can keep your animation consistent with your visual identity, from colors and typography to illustration style and overall art direction. Whether you need a SaaS explainer, 2D animated video, character animation, UI/product demo, motion graphics video, promotional animation, or branded visual content, I can help take it from concept to final animation. Clear communication. Detail oriented work. Thoughtful animation. Let's bring your idea to life.

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Animation
  • Explainer Video
  • Animated Explainer
  • Video Animation
  • Motion Graphics
  • 2D Animation
  • Isometric Style
  • Promotional Video
  • SaaS
  • Kinetic Typography
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Video Production
  • Creative Direction
  • UI Animation
  • Animation Design
  • Character Animation
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Animated Cartoon
  • Cartoon Animation
Seth D.

Martinez, California

$45/hr
4.9
183 jobs

Videographer & Senior Video Editor | Narrative, Commercial, & Event Projects I am a professional filmmaker and post-production specialist dedicated to turning raw footage into compelling, unforgettable stories. Whether I'm behind the camera or deep into a post-production workflow, my goal is always the same: to craft narratives that deeply resonate with the audience. I bring a comprehensive skill set to the table, handling everything from capturing live, high-stakes events to delivering a final, polished edit. As a videographer for Amari Productions, I have extensive experience filming weddings, capturing the cinematic beauty and emotion of fast-paced, unrepeatable moments. I understand the technical demands of both high-end commercial shoots and the creative depth required for long-form cinematic storytelling. In the post-production and film space, my credits include: Narrative & Feature Films: Editing and shaping narrative projects, with highlights including the feature films Never Any Blue and In This Moment, as well as directing the award-winning short Senseless. Austin Evans (Overclock Media): Serving as a video editor for the channel's massive tech-focused audience of over 5.3 million subscribers. Jurassic World: Colossal Clash: Video Editor for this high-profile promotional project. Mark Rober's Class CrunchLabs: Post-production team member for the "Carnival of Collisions" and "Operation Space Jump" units. Viral Content Optimization: Editing highly optimized digital content, including a major video that generated over 2.5 million views. I understand both the technical demands of high-end commercial post-production and the creative nuance required for narrative filmmaking and live event coverage. Whether you need a lead editor to take over a massive YouTube channel's workflow, a storyteller to shape an indie feature, or an expert videographer to capture an important event, I'm ready to bring your project to life. Let’s collaborate to create videos that not only meet your objectives but also leave a lasting impression. I look forward to bringing your vision to life!

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Video Production
  • Avid Media Composer
  • Audio Editing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Digital Video
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Film Editing
  • Drone
  • Videography
  • Video Editing
  • Apple iMovie
  • Photo Slideshow
Padi N.

Beverly Hills, California

$35/hr
5.0
9 jobs

I help brands boost sales and engagement through high-quality 3D product animation, photorealistic rendering, and advanced 3D design for e-commerce, marketing, and advertising. I’m Padi, a 3D artist specializing in product visualization, modeling, and cinematic product animations that make products clear, compelling, and ready to sell. My focus is on creating visuals that highlight detail, elevate presentation, and support real business goals. 🔹 3D Product Animation, Rendering & Design Services ✅ 3D product animation and motion graphics for ads, commercials, and social media ✅ Photorealistic product rendering for Amazon, Shopify, and e-commerce ✅ Product visualization, lifestyle scenes, and packaging mockups ✅ 3D modeling, CAD-ready assets, and production-ready design ✅ 360° product spins and promotional visuals ✅ Product explainer and feature highlight animations ✅ Creating UGC videos 🔹 Why Brands Work With Me ✔ Sales-focused visuals — not generic renders ✔ Realistic lighting, textures, and materials ✔ Fast turnaround with a structured workflow ✔ Clear communication and long-term collaboration ✔ Tailored solutions for each project 🔹 Tools & Workflow Photoshop | After Effects | Illustrator | Autodesk AutoCAD | Cinema 4D | Blender | Unreal Engine | Autodesk Maya | Substance Painter Tag Clouds 3D Animation | 3D Artist | 3D Modeling | 3D Rendering | 3D Product Animation | Product Animation | Product Rendering | 3D Visualization | Photorealistic Rendering | Photorealistic 3D Rendering | CGI | Realistic Rendering | Architectural Visualization | 3D Environment Design | Environment Design | Character Animation | Character Modeling | Motion Graphics | Video Animation | 3D Texturing | 3D Lighting | Hard Surface Modeling | Surface Modeling | VFX | Simulation | Product Visualization | Product CGI | 3D Design | 3D Modeling & Rendering | 3D Walkthrough | 3D Flythrough | Visual Storytelling | Blender | Cinema 4D | Maya | Unreal Engine | After Effects | Substance Painter | Photoshop | Illustrator | Premiere Pro | Houdini | 3ds Max | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Lumion | Corona Renderer | V-Ray | KeyShot | ZBrush | SolidWorks | Blender 3D | 3D Animation Design | 3D Product Visualization | 3D Asset Creation | CGI Animation | 3D Motion Design

  • Adobe After Effects
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Product Animation
  • Character Animation
  • 3D Texturing & Lighting
  • Blender
  • Motion Graphics
  • CGI
  • 3D Architectural Rendering
  • 3D Sculpting
  • 3D Rigging
  • 3D Game Art
  • Unreal Engine
  • Autodesk Maya
  • 3D Rendering
  • Video Editing
  • Visual Effects
  • 2D Animation
  • Product Design
Johnson M.

San Jose, California

$5/hr
5.0
3 jobs

AI VIDEO CREATOR | AI VIDEO ADS | UGC | PRODUCT VIDEOS 𝗜 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝘀, 𝗔𝗜 𝗨𝗚𝗖 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘀, 𝗔𝗜 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝘀, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁-𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀. I turn your product images, website, script, concept, or reference video into professional AI-powered content designed for advertising, social media, ecommerce, and brand marketing. 🎬 AI VIDEO ADS & COMMERCIALS I create: • AI Video Ads • AI Product Ads • AI Commercials • Product Commercials • Ecommerce Video Ads • DTC Ads • Promotional Videos • Social Media Ads • TikTok Ads • Meta & Facebook Ads • Instagram Reels • YouTube Shorts • Short-Form Video Ads I focus on scroll-stopping hooks, product storytelling, strong visuals, audience retention, clear messaging, and conversion-focused creative concepts. 🛍️ AI PRODUCT VIDEOS Turn product images or renders into engaging advertising creatives: • AI Product Videos • Product Demonstration Videos • Product Showcase Videos • Product Review Videos • Product Launch Videos • Lifestyle Product Videos • Product Visualization • Shopify Product Videos • Amazon Product Videos • Beauty Product Ads • Fashion Product Ads • Food & Beverage Ads • Luxury Product Commercials I prioritize product consistency, realistic materials, lighting, camera movement, branding, composition, and cinematic presentation. 📱 AI UGC ADS I create realistic AI UGC and creator-style advertising for brands that need more content without traditional filming. • AI UGC Videos • AI UGC Ads • Creator-Style Ads • AI Product Reviews • AI Testimonials • Product Demo Ads • Problem-Solution Ads • TikTok-Style Content • Direct-Response Ads • Social Media Creatives The goal is to make AI content feel natural, engaging, believable, product-focused, and native to the platform. 🎥 CINEMATIC AI VIDEO For brands that want something beyond standard UGC, I create cinematic AI commercials, branded content, product films, storytelling videos, and creative advertising campaigns. I can build the entire workflow: Concept → Script → Storyboard → AI Images → AI Video → Editing → Sound Design → Final Ad I can also turn one product into multiple creative variations, giving brands more angles to test across their advertising campaigns. 🧠 AI VIDEO CREATIVE STRATEGY AI generation is only part of the process. A successful creative needs the right hook, concept, audience angle, product positioning, pacing, visual storytelling, and call to action. I can help develop: ✓ Scroll-stopping hooks ✓ UGC concepts ✓ Product demonstrations ✓ Problem-solution ads ✓ Testimonial concepts ✓ Lifestyle advertising ✓ Creative variations ✓ Product storytelling ✓ Social media concepts ✓ Performance-focused video creatives 🛠️ AI TOOLS AI Video: Seedance 2.5 • Seedance 2.0 • Veo 3 • Higgsfield • Kling • Runway • Sora • Pika • Luma AI Image: GPT Image 2 • ChatGPT Image • Nano Banana • Midjourney • Leonardo AI • DALL-E • Flux AI UGC & Avatar: Arcads • HeyGen • AI Avatar • AI Spokesperson Editing: Premiere Pro • After Effects • CapCut • DaVinci Resolve 🚀 WHO I WORK WITH eCommerce Brands • DTC Brands • Shopify Stores • Amazon Sellers • Consumer Brands • Beauty Brands • Fashion Brands • Food & Beverage Brands • Startups • SaaS Companies • Marketing Agencies Whether you need one AI product commercial or a complete batch of advertising creatives, I can help turn your idea into professional AI video content built around your brand and marketing objective. Send me your product, website, script, reference, or idea and let's create something people want to watch. 𝗠𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 AI Video Creator AI Video AI Video Generation AI Video Ads AI Product Ads AI Product Videos AI UGC AI UGC Ads UGC Video UGC Ads AI Commercial AI Advertising Product Commercial Ecommerce Video Ads Short-Form Video Social Media Video Product Advertising AI Content Creation Video Ads Product Video Cinematic AI Video Cinematic Product Video AI Commercial Production AI Storytelling AI Product Commercial AI Brand Video AI Promotional Video AI Explainer Video AI Character Video AI Animation AI Image-to-Video Product Visualization AI Video Production Video Creative Creative Advertising Video Marketing Creative Video Ads Branded Content Short Form Ads Advertising Video Tool keywords Use the tools you actually use, especially in portfolio descriptions: Seedance 2.5 Seedance 2.0 Higgsfield AI Veo 3 Kling AI Sora Runway Pika Luma GPT Image 2 ChatGPT Image Nano Banana Arcads AI HeyGen Synthesia AI Video Creator AI Video Ads AI Product Ads AI UGC Ads AI Product Videos Product Commercials Ecommerce Video Ads Short-Form Video Ads Seedance 2.5 Higgsfield Veo 3

  • AI Content Creation
  • AI-Generated Video
  • Video Ad
  • Video Commercial
  • Short Video Ad
  • AI Video Generator
  • AI Video Generation
  • Explainer Video
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Video Editing
  • Video Advertising
  • UGC
  • Product Video
  • Social Media Video
  • Video Production
  • Video Marketing
  • Promotional Video
  • HeyGen
  • Avatar
  • CapCut

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