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Rita J.

Lagos, Nigeria

$5/hr
5.0
16 jobs

IF YOU ARE SEEING THIS PROFILE, I AM AVAILABLE TO WORK WITH YOU Many brands struggle with generic Video Production, slow turnaround times, and robotic AI-Generated Video content that fails to connect. That’s where I come in. I’m Rita Joseph, AI-Generated Video Specialist, Video Editor, and Video Production expert helping brands create high performing AI Video Generation campaigns that look cinematic, human, and conversion focused. I merge cinematic Storytelling, strategic Marketing, and advanced AI tools like Sora 2, Runway Gen-2, KlingAI, and Veo 3.1 to produce scroll-stopping: Video Commercials Social Media Marketing videos Short form AI ads UGC style content High converting product videos My process combines AI Video Generation + Professional Video Editing + Motion Graphics + Graphic Design to create content that doesn’t just look good, it performs. What I Deliver: AI-Generated Video Commercials built for paid Advertising Performance driven AI Video Production for TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Advanced Video Post-Editing & Sound Editing for polished final delivery Motion Graphics & Graphic Design enhancements for stronger branding Script-to-screen AI Video Creation (concept, content writing, editing & final export) Faceless AI content systems for automated growth I use tools like: Runway Gen-2 & Sora 2 for hyper-realistic AI scenes Adobe After Effects & Adobe Premiere Pro for cinematic Video Editing AI Image Generation tools for custom visuals Advanced AI workflows for scalable AI ads Why Clients Hire Me: I don’t just create AI videos, I build marketing-focused AI Video Generation strategies designed for: Higher retention Stronger emotional connection Better ad performance Lower production costs Faster turnaround Whether you need a Video Commercial, AI-powered UGC ads, full Video Production support, or strategic AI-Generated Video campaigns for Social Media Marketing, I engineer content that drives measurable results. Let’s build a powerful AI Video Production strategy tailored to your brand. I am available to get started immediately. HIGHLIGHTED KEYWORDS: AI Video Creator & Editor Needed for 2-Minute 'Future Vision' Tech Video Generative AI Prompt Engineering Video Editing AI Video Generation ai editing AI B-Roll Video Creator for DTC Supplement Brand (Ongoing) Video Editing AI Content Creation Virtual Assistance AI Image Generation AI Video Generation AI Prompt/Video Creator for TikTok Romance Channel (Seedance / Grok / AI Video Tools) Generative AI Prompt Engineering ChatGPT seedance grok imagine CapCutGenerative AI Prompt Engineering ChatGPT seedance grok imagine CapCut Amazon AI Video Content Creator Needed AI-Generated Video Video EditingAI-Generated Video Video Editing AI Video Generation with Seedance 2.0 Artificial Intelligence Video Animation Content Creation AI Video Generation Subtle AI Animation Specialist (Seedance 2) for High Quality Static Image to Animated Videos seedance Animation AI Video Generation UGC Video Editor (Performance Ads – Hook Variations) meta ad Video Commercial Video Editing meta ad Video Commercial Video Editing Ecommerce Facebook Ads Manager Shopify Creative Direction Video Editing AI UGC Video Creator/Editor & Creative Strategist CapCut AI-Generated Video Video Editing Wan 2.2 Sora Kling Nano Banana Speel UGC MakeUGC AI Video Generation & Editing Specialist Testimonial Video Music Video Video Commercial Video Intro & Outro AI-Generated Video Corporate Video Dance Video Motion Graphics Footage-Based Video Elearning Video Hiring Video Editing Virtual Assistants (Long-Term Opportunity) ChatGPT Video Editing Adobe Premiere Pro google veo Sora kling Luxury Real Estate Video Editor (AI + Cinematic Editing) for Tropical Villa Development Video Editing Cinematic Blender Animator Needed for Game Trailer / Cutscene for Video game Blender 3D Animation Video Production YouTube Longform Video Editor YouTube Video AI-Generated Video Video Editing YouTube Automation Youtube Video Editor Animation YouTube Automation Social Media Video True Crime Podcast Editing TikTok Video TikTok Ad Instagram Reels Documentary Video Video Editing & Production YouTube Ads YouTube Channel Intro AVS Video Editor Video Post-Editing Video Production Basketball Youtube Video Editor Video Editing Video Post-Editing Video Production Videography Explainer Video Audio Editing Adobe Premiere Pro Video Editor for YouTube Videos Testimonial Video Documentary Promotional Video Audio Editing Color Grading Video Editing Video Post-Editing Video Production Explainer Video Video Intro & Outro Video Editor For Online Creator Video Editing Edit 20 min videos, CapCut Video Editing Video Editing & Production 360-Degree Video Editing Content Creation Short Video AI Video Generation AI Video Generator Instagram Reels YouTube Shorts UGC Motion Graphics Video Enhancement Adobe Premiere Pro Video Post-Editing Music Video Viral Reel Editor | YouTube Short | AI Video Creator- Instagram Tik

  • AI Video Generation
  • UGC
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Social Media Video
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Storytelling
  • Sora
  • ChatGPT
  • Runway
  • AI Image Generation
  • Synthesia
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video Animation
  • Animation
  • Music Video
  • Midjourney AI
  • YouTube Video
  • Gemini
  • Real Estate Video
Oladipupo A.

Lagos, Nigeria

$30/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I am a passionate filmmaker, cinematographer, and video editor with an intensive & solid 3 years+ years of experience for a variety of films. I have a strong passion for creating commercials, documentaries, and short films. I have knowledge of the core of film directing, cinematography & editing. I am proficient in software like Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Photoshop

  • Cinematography
  • Movie
  • Film
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Music Video
  • Adobe After Effects
  • YouTube Video
  • Adobe Photoshop
Ariyibi E.

Lagos, Nigeria

$15/hr
5.0
8 jobs

I help documentary filmmakers, content creators, speakers, and brands turn raw footage into compelling stories that keep viewers engaged from start to finish. With over 7 years of experience in television and digital media production, I bring a strong storytelling mindset to every project. My background includes producing and managing content for multiple television networks, where I developed a deep understanding of narrative structure, pacing, audience engagement, and professional broadcast standards. Whether you're creating a documentary, podcast, interview series, speaker reel, promotional video, or YouTube content, my goal is simple: deliver a polished final product that communicates your message clearly and keeps viewers watching. Services I Offer: • Documentary Editing • Podcast Editing • Interview Editing • Speaker Reels & Highlight Reels • YouTube Video Editing • Short-Form Content & Social Media Reels • Promotional Videos • Color Correction & Audio Balancing • B-Roll Integration • Motion Graphics (Basic) Tools: • Adobe Premiere Pro • DaVinci Resolve • Adobe After Effects • CapCut Pro Why Clients Work With Me • 7+ years of professional video production experience • Strong storytelling and narrative development • Clean pacing and viewer-focused editing • Reliable communication throughout the project • Organized workflow and on-time delivery • Attention to detail from first cut to final export If you're looking for an editor who understands how to shape footage into a story rather than simply assemble clips, I'd be happy to discuss your project.

  • Cinematic Video
  • Videography
  • Video Production
  • Video Editing
  • Documentary Video
  • Podcast Editing
  • YouTube Video
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Storytelling
  • Motion Graphics
  • Color Correction
  • Color Grading
  • Wedding & Event Video
  • Adobe After Effects
  • CapCut
  • Content Creation
  • Documentary
  • Social Media Video
  • Film Editing
Aaron J.

Abuja, Nigeria

$5/hr
4.6
6 jobs

Tired of unpredictable AWS costs, SLOW deployments, or WEAK cloud security? I help businesses like yours build rock-solid AWS infrastructures that are secure, scalable, and optimized for cost efficiency. What I Do: → Secure AWS Architectures: VPCs, IAM, Networking, Monitoring – built to best practices. → Terraform Automation: Infrastructure as Code for repeatable, automated deployments. → Cloud Security & Compliance: Protecting your data and meeting industry standards. → CI/CD Pipelines: Faster, safer software releases. → Cost Optimization: Slash your AWS bill by 20–40% with smart resource management. Why Choose Me? Certified AWS expert (AWS SAP, AWS CCP, CompTIA Security+) with hands-on experience. I've helped companies: → Reduce cloud spend by 30%. → Automate deployments and release 5x faster using Terraform and CI/CD. → Achieve SOC 2 compliance with robust security controls. → Deliver 99.9% uptime across client workloads. Ready to make your AWS environment faster, cheaper, and more secure? 👉 Let’s discuss your project and turn your cloud goals into a working solution.

  • Cloud Security
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Cloud Engineering
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • CapCut
  • Video Editing
  • Video Ad
  • YouTube
  • TikTok
  • Instagram Reels
  • Video Design
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Video Editing Software
  • Social Media Video
  • Format Conversion
Ifeanyi Emmanuel N.

Lagos, Nigeria

$30/hr
4.8
139 jobs

🎬 Welcome! You’re in the right place. If you’re looking for a modern video editor who blends human storytelling with AI-powered creativity, you just found your guy. I’m Emmanuel, a professional video editor and visual storyteller with 8+ years of production experience, now enhanced by advanced AI media tools to deliver faster, smarter, and more impactful results. I help brands, startups, agencies, and creators turn ideas, scripts, and concepts into world-class videos that captivate, convert, and scale. I don’t just edit clips, I design visual stories. 🚀 WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT I combine traditional editing mastery with AI-generated visuals, animations, and enhancements to create content that feels premium, emotional, and performance-driven. I work with: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Capcut Pro AI Media Tools (Runway, Pika, Kling, Veo, Midjourney-style video, Freepik AI, Ideogram, etc.) Motion graphics, captions, sound design, and modern pacing frameworks (StoryBrand, short-form retention logic) This allows me to: Create visuals even when no footage exists Enhance storytelling with AI-generated scenes, environments, and effects Deliver high-quality short-form and ads faster, without sacrificing emotion or clarity 🎯 WHAT I HELP YOU ACHIEVE ✅ Clear, emotional storytelling that connects with your audience ✅ High-retention short videos (Reels, TikTok, Shorts, Ads) ✅ AI-enhanced visuals that elevate your brand without looking “fake” ✅ Consistent content that builds trust and drives action ✅ Videos optimized for engagement, conversion, and growth I’m big on long-term collaboration. I don’t chase one-off gigs, I work as a creative partner, aligning with your brand voice, goals, and audience. 🛠️ SERVICES I OFFER 🎬 AI-Enhanced Video Editing (Short-form, Ads, YouTube, UGC) 💡 Script-to-Video Storytelling (even with zero footage) 📽️ Motion Graphics & Visual Effects 🎨 AI-Generated Visuals & Scene Creation 🎶 Sound Design & Music Selection 🌈 Color Correction & Modern Color Grading 📱 Vertical & Horizontal Video Optimization 📸 Concept Development & Visual Direction 🎁 WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU WORK WITH ME 🔥 Emotion-first storytelling, not random edits 🔥 Clean, modern visuals that stand out in crowded feeds 🔥 AI-powered creativity used tastefully and strategically 🔥 Professional communication & reliability 🔥 A creator who actually understands why a video should work, not just how to cut it Whether you need marketing videos, social media content, Ads, UGC, interviews, brand stories, or AI-driven visuals, I’ve got you covered. Your brand deserves more than average edits. It deserves clarity, emotion, and results. 📩 Let’s create something powerful. Reach out and let’s get started.

  • Cinematic Video
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Video Commercial
  • Motion Graphics
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Testimonial Video
  • Corporate Video
  • Video Color Correction
  • Social Media Video
  • Video Advertising
  • Facebook Advertising
  • Instagram
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Social Media Management
  • YouTube Video
Olowoyo V.

Lagos, Nigeria

$5/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Most brands don't struggle to create content, they struggle to create content that captures attention and drives results. I help eCommerce brands, startups, agencies, and personal brands create high-converting AI videos for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and other digital platforms. Whether you need AI UGC ads, product videos, AI avatar content, or short-form social media videos, I create engaging content designed to increase engagement, clicks, and conversions. My Services: 🎥 AI Video Ads & Commercials 🎥 AI UGC (User-Generated Content) Videos 🎥 AI Avatar & Spokesperson Videos 🎥 Product & Shopify Video Ads 🎥 TikTok, Instagram Reels & YouTube Shorts 🎥 Explainer & Promotional Videos 🎥 Faceless YouTube Content 🎥 AI Image Generation & Visual Content 🎥 Professional Video Editing & Motion Graphics Tools I Use: ✔ Veo 3 ✔ HeyGen ✔ Runway ✔ Kling AI ✔ Sora ✔ ElevenLabs ✔ Midjourney ✔ Adobe Premiere Pro ✔ After Effects ✔ CapCut Why Work With Me? ✅ High-quality AI-generated content ✅ Fast turnaround time ✅ Clear communication ✅ Creative storytelling ✅ Platform-optimized videos ✅ Attention to detail My workflow focuses on understanding your brand, creating compelling concepts, producing engaging visuals, and delivering polished content that aligns with your marketing goals. Whether you're launching a product, promoting a service, scaling an eCommerce brand, or building your social media presence, I'm here to help bring your ideas to life with creative AI-powered video solutions. 📩 Send me a message, and let's create AI content that your audience will watch, remember, and take action on. 𝕊𝔼ℝ𝕍𝕀ℂ𝔼𝕊 𝕀 𝔸𝕃𝕊𝕆 ℝ𝔼ℕ𝔻𝔼ℝ: AI Video Ads | AI UGC Ads | AI Video Creator | AI Video Editing | AI Avatar Videos | AI Talking Avatar | AI Product Videos | AI Marketing Videos | AI Ad Creative | AI Content Creation | AI Commercial Videos | AI Social Media Ads | AI TikTok Ads | AI Meta Ads | AI Facebook Ads | AI Instagram Ads | AI Reels Ads | AI Short-Form Video | AI Vertical Video Ads | UGC Style Ads | Shopify Video Ads | eCommerce Video Ads | DTC Video Ads | SaaS Explainer Videos | AI Product Demo Videos | AI Spokesperson Videos | AI Influencer Videos | AI Brand Videos | AI Promotional Videos | AI Performance Marketing | Paid Social Creative | Scroll-Stopping Video Ads | Conversion-Focused Video Ads | Hook Writing | Hook Testing | Creative Strategy | Ad Creative Testing | Consumer Psychology | Retention-Focused Editing | High-Converting Creatives | Product Launch Videos | Before & After Ads | AI Voiceovers | ElevenLabs Voiceover | HeyGen Videos | Veo 3 | Runway AI | Kling AI | Sora AI | CapCut Editing | Premiere Pro Editing | TikTok Video Ads | Instagram Reels Video | Facebook Video Ads | Social Media Marketing Videos | AI Content Marketing | AI Advertising Videos | Paid Traffic Creatives | Creative Performance Ads | AI Video Production | AI Ad Campaign Videos | AI Product Marketing | Short-Form Content Strategy | ROAS-Focused Creatives | CAC Optimization | Media Buying Support | Ad Fatigue Refresh | Audience Research | Competitor Ad Research | AI eCommerce Marketing | AI SaaS Marketing | AI Dropshipping Ads | AI Brand Promotion | AI Video Sales Content | AI Product Showcase Videos | AI Digital Marketing Videos | AI Video Generator | AI Music Video | AI Commercial Video | AI Advertisement Video | AI Cinematic Video | Realistic AI Video | AI Storytelling Video | AI Generated Content | Generative AI Videos | Faceless AI Video | Faceless YouTube Videos | AI B Roll | Meta Ads Creative | Facebook Ad Video | Instagram Ads | TikTok Ads | Performance Marketing Creative | High Converting Video Ads | Script Writing | Retention Flow Editing | Ad Strategy | Performance Creative | UGC Ad Variations | Supplement Ads | Health and Wellness Ads | Cleaning Product Ads | Luxury Product Videos | Explainer Video | Tutorial Videos | English Voiceover | DaVinci Resolve Editor | Opus Clip Editing | Midjourney AI Art | Offer Positioning

  • Video Production
  • Video Editing
  • Facebook Advertising
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Content Creation
  • UGC
  • Short Video Ad
  • Scriptwriting
  • Ecommerce Marketing
  • Video Commercial
  • Social Media Video
  • AI Video Generation
  • TikTok Marketing
  • Creative Strategy
  • Video Advertising
  • Short Video
  • AI Content Creation
  • AI Video Generator
  • Digital Marketing
  • TikTok Video

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