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Gavin S.

Cape Town, South Africa

$21/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hi, I'm Gavin - owner of Revolution Studio, a mixing, mastering, and post-production facility based in South Africa. With over 17 years of professional audio engineering experience, I've worked across a wide range of music, broadcast, film, TV, and game projects - helping clients shape their unique sonic identity and bring their creative vision to life. I hold a National Diploma in Audio Engineering & Music Production and am Avid Pro Tools Certified (User, Post, Game Audio, and Music). I’m fluent in all major DAWs including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Reaper, and Studio One. Recently, I spoke at the Airwiggles AIRCon 2026 audio conference, where I presented on dialogue restoration and strategies for rescuing and improving problematic production audio. This reflects a core part of my daily work in broadcast and post-production environments. Services I Offer Mixing & Mastering (Music, Voice, Dialogue, Post) Audio Post-Production for Film & TV Sound Design & Foley Game Audio Design & Implementation (Unity + FMOD) Dialogue Editing & Cleanup Audio Restoration & Repair Broadcast Production & Live Event Recording Notable Projects: The Tuis – Dialogue & Sound Design (Animated Series) Get Healthy for Good – Dialogue Editing (Hope Channel) Starlined – Game Sound & Score If you'd like to hear my showreel covering music, film, commercials, and game audio, just send me a message - I'd be happy to share it. I look forward to collaborating with you. Gavin

  • Audio Effects
  • Audiobook
  • Audio Mastering
  • Avid Pro Tools
  • Foley Effects
  • Sound Mixing
  • Audio Production
  • Audio Engineering
  • Audio Restoration
  • Audio Post Production
  • Podcast Production
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Dialogue Editing
  • Podcast Editing
  • Game Audio
Bernard V.

Pretoria, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
16 jobs

My name is Bernard van Hoven, I am a full time professional Sound Engineer from South Africa. I specialize in audio editing, mixing, mastering, sound design and audio cleanup and I am passionate about what I do. Getting an exceptional product is one of my top priorities and I will always put the project first. NOTE: I no longer do demos on AI content due to a high amount of time wasting. I will only work on generated content with a contract in place. I have 7 years audio experience and 4 years industry experience. I have a diploma in music technology from Emendy Multimedia Technology Institute. I work in audio postproduction as a Final Mix Engineer in which I have mixed and mastered 7 Reality TV shows and documentaries of which one won the SAFTA(South African Film & Television Awards) for best documentary. What I do: -Audio Editing for documentaries, reality tv, podcasts, audiobooks, advertising content etc. -Mixing & Mastering with relevant loudness metering (EBU R128, ACX, streaming etc.) -Audio Production -Noise Reduction -Sound Effects & Foley -Music Production & Composition -Field Recording Communicating and revising until the work is great is important to me. I am happy to do short demos. I do loudness analysis for all my work to ensure optimal loudness levels for all the different sites and outlets available. I am proficient in most broadcasting specs and streaming site requirements, and can easily adjust to meet any parameter targets necessary. If you would like to see more about me and the projects I have worked on feel free to visit my website bvanh.co.za

  • Audio Effects
  • Noise Reduction
  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Post Production
  • Sound Mixing
  • Audio Restoration
  • iZotope RX
  • Stereo Mixing
  • Audio Recording
  • Sound Design
  • Custom Sound Effects
  • Podcast Production
  • Dialogue Editing
  • Audio Mastering
Rebecca D.

Pretoria, South Africa

$7/hr
4.8
11 jobs

I’m an Artist, Music Producer, and Audio Engineer with real-world broadcast experience at a leading campus radio station. At Tuks FM, I produce high-quality audio content daily — including promos, jingles, liners, and podcasts — all edited and polished to broadcast standards using Adobe Audition. Beyond radio, I work in music production using Logic Pro, where I: Produce original beats and instrumentals Record and clean vocals Mix and enhance audio for clarity and emotion Write and ghostwrite songs I understand both the technical side of sound and the creative intention behind it — whether it’s making a podcast sound professional, a radio promo stand out, or a song feel emotionally complete. If you need audio that sounds clean, intentional, and ready to publish — I would love to help.

  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Production
  • Audio Engineering
  • Sound Design
  • Stem Mixing & Mastering
  • Audio Restoration
  • Noise Reduction
  • Podcast Editing
  • Voice-Over
  • Dialogue Editing
  • Radio Ad
  • Jingle Program Production
  • Audio Post Production
  • Music Production
  • Beat Sound Effects
  • Songwriting
  • Ghostwriting
  • Adobe Audition
  • Logic Pro
  • Audacity
Tyler P.

Pretoria, South Africa

$30/hr
4.7
19 jobs

Video & Audio Editor | Motion Graphics | Sound Designer | Mixing & Mastering Hi, I'm Tyler — an editor with a deep love for film and sound in all forms and have over 10 years of experience in the field working on content. Over the years, I’ve worked on TV series, movies, short form content and games, delivering clean, professional content with a creative edge. 🛠️ What I offer: Video editing : From talking heads and VSLs to short films and movie trailers. Long and short form content is my bread and butter. I also stay up to date with AI tools used for video! Motion Graphics: If you want your video to look like Diary of a CEO, or a sleek Apple style SAAS video, I’ve got you covered. Sound Design: For motion picture, games, applications and hardware! I have a huge sample library I’ve garnered over the years, and also love to bring out the microphone and synths! Podcast Editing: Everything you could possibly need. I’ve been working on podcasts for a long time and know how to make yours sound great. Mixing & Mastering: For Film and music. I’m a huge audio nerd and love every chance I get to use my hardware compressors😂 The genres I’m best suited to is groovy Techno and House 🏠 Other: Educational Content, Audiobook Editing & Mastering, Audio Restoration, Music Production, Sample Library production. In my spare time, I build guitar pedals, synths, speakers and amps — so I understand sound both inside and out. I always go above and beyond, and make sure your project exceeds your expectations. If you're looking for someone reliable, creative, and committed to high-quality output , I’d love to work with you.

  • Stem Mixing & Mastering
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Podcast Editing
  • Field Recording
  • Music Composition
  • Audio Engineering
  • Audio Mastering
  • Audio Recording
  • Sound Synthesis
Vuyo Q.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
6 jobs

Results based Creative Strategist. I create AI powered ads for Ecommerce sites and Social Media, I don't just get you views and likes. I focus on CONVERSION. ✔️ Content creation (AI Avatars, campaigns, animations, Ads, Reels, Youtube Shorts, TikTok etc) ✔️ Content planning and strategy ✔️ Content Repurposing (Send me your old content & I will optimize it to fit in with the current social media trends. This includes short clips for Reels, Carousels etc) ✔️ SEO and viral content research ✔️ Email marketing ✔️ Community management ✔️ Affiliate & Influencer marketing ✔️ Ecommerce and Shopify brands I am a content creator specializing in carousels, emails and short form content on Youtube, Tiktok and Instagram. I strike a good balance at being both highly creative, but also rigorously analytical. I pride myself in being very results-oriented by channeling my strong passion for helping people and brands elevate their presence through translating their values and vision into tangible social media marketing strategies and highly targeted copy and messaging. As a natural extrovert, I enjoy working in teams and collaborating to meet common goals in a manner that is engaging and uplifting. I’m also an avid lifelong learner who is always excited to learn from others and grow. My interests: internet culture, travel, health, wellness and food content.

  • ChatGPT
  • Canva
  • CapCut
  • Social Media Content
  • Copywriting
  • Social Media Management
  • Content Marketing
  • Instagram
  • Content Strategy
  • Creative Strategy
  • Ad Creative
  • AI Image Generation
  • UGC
Joshua G.

Cape Town, South Africa

$30/hr
5.0
12 jobs

Audio Specialist | 5+ Years of Professional Experience With over 5 years of hands-on experience in audio editing, mixing, mastering, and sound restoration, I bring a deep understanding of the technical and creative aspects of audio post-production. Whether you're working on a podcast, music track, commercial, film, or voiceover project, I ensure industry-standard results with clarity, balance, and precision. I specialize in: - Audio editing and cleanup (clicks, hum, noise, etc.) - Dialogue and vocal processing - Mixing & mastering for podcasts, music, and film - Loudness normalization (broadcast and streaming standards) - Sound design and enhancement If you need a reliable audio engineer who delivers polished and industry-compliant results, let's work together! I offer flexible packages utilizing two studio setups, tailored to meet the specific needs of each project. Let's bring your audio vision to life with great sound. My Tools of Choice: - DAWs: Ableton Live & Avid Pro Tools - Noise Reduction & Enhancement: iZotope RX - Mixing & Mastering: iZotope Neutron & Ozone - Dialogue Processing: NUGEN Audio (Dialogue set to -24 LUFS for broadcast compliance)

  • Ambient Sound Design
  • iZotope RX
  • Audio Engineering
  • Audio Production
  • Audio Mastering
  • Audio Post Production
  • Audio Editing
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Music Placement
  • Avid Pro Tools
  • Podcast Production
  • Foley Effects

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