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Tyler B.

St. Petersburg, Florida

$30/hr
5.0
135 jobs

You need a professional colorist who can grade your project and I'm fast, diligent, reliable, affordable, communicative and attentive to your needs. You've got a story you need to tell, a product that needs to sell, an emotion to evoke or a client to impress. Let's talk. I've been professionally coloring for over decade and have developed a fast and reliable method for creating beautiful imagery. My coloring process is industry standard and allows me to focus on the vision of your project. I'm committed to your vision, high quality looks, standard workflows and delivering on time. My primary tool is utilizing DaVinci Resolve Studio but I also have access to powerful plugins to clean footage, balance colors, apply looks, match grades, deconstruct grades from references, develop looks, etc… I also create and implement my own proprietary set of tools and plugins to achieve desired results. I have a firm grasp on the technical boundaries of working with digital media and converting from scene referred color spaces to display. I employ a variety of reference displays that consumers view to ensure that the look reflects your vision no matter where the intended audience is watching (phones, tablets, TVs and monitors). That being said, at the end of the day, I'm an artist. I lean on my technical expertise but ultimately trust my instincts I've been developing for a decade when I go to deliver powerful imagery. I am capable with any media from any camera in any codec. I have experience working with projects that are narrative film and TV, documentary, corporate, social media, product, landscape, architecture, fashion, reality, weddings and events. Be confident that whatever project you have, I can make your vision come to life. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: • Communication is a primary value for me. Being available, transparent and candid with my clients will always come first. I will always strive for clarity and understand what the project needs. • Responsive to feedback. You won't hurt my feelings. This is a business and you have needs so let's meet them. • Quality assurance that you are getting the highest quality export for the desired platform. • Suggestions on how you might be able to improve your product. I pay close attention to every frame of your content and will make friendly recommendations should you be interested. • Access to industry standard tools and verified plugins to achieve high quality looks. What are you waiting for? Say hello! Let's make something together!

  • Color Grading
  • Color Image
  • Color Correction
  • Video Color Correction
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Film Production
  • Film & Video
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Color Balancing
  • Image Editing
Duane V.

Weston, Florida

$55/hr
5.0
27 jobs

Post Production Specialist with years of professional experience delivering broadcast, commercial, corporate, digital and film projects for top global brands. Proven expertise in post production, Editing, color grading, motion graphics, VFX, Generative AI creation & implementation, post supervision & virtual production. Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with directors, creatives, internal teams, and ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery of cutting-edge content. Skilled at bridging technical workflows with artistic vision to create seamless experiences. Core Skills: - Editing, Audio & Finishing (Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve) - Color Grading (DaVinci Resolve) - Motion Graphics animation & Design (After Effects, Figma) - VFX Artist / Supervisor (On-Set & Post production) - AI generation and implementation into production and post production workflows - Managed teams in production and post production - Client & Stakeholder Collaboration (Agencies, Brands, Directors) - Pipeline & Workflow Optimization (Asset Delivery, Scheduling, Bidding) - Asset archiving, review/collaborative software/apps: FrameIO, Iconik

  • Color Grading
  • Photo Retouching
  • Visual Effects
  • Commercial Photography
  • Photo Color Correction
  • Photo Editing
  • Digital Photography
  • Image Editing
  • Fashion Retouch
Jen Y.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

$34/hr
5.0
55 jobs

Creativity is the name of my game! I love visual storytelling and being as creative and unique as possible when video editing. I have over 16 years experience doing this. I am extremely proficient in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop and Media Encoder. I have edited pieces on an extremely wide range of topics including: commercials, YouTube/informational videos, ads/promotional videos, award videos, training/how-to videos, photo slideshow videos, intros/outros, holiday pieces, 2D animations, and many more. I am a perfectionist when editing -- I watch and re-watch my work to make sure there are no mistakes and that everything flows perfectly. I will add fitting music to a piece and make sure that the sound editing is on point between music and voices (rather that be a voice over, soundbite, etc.). If needed or necessary, I will also add moving backgrounds to pieces, special fonts and overlays and anything else I feel is necessary to make your video pop and stand out. I will go that extra mile to make your video look beautiful. I am very easy to work with, understandable and agreeable and extremely professional. I look forward to working with you!

  • Color Grading
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Motion Graphics
  • Promotional Video
  • 2D Animation
  • Logo Animation
  • Logo Design
  • Photo Slideshow
  • Storytelling
  • Video Editing
  • Photo Editing
  • Audio Editing
  • Visual Effects
Kevin G.

Milford, Pennsylvania

$35/hr
5.0
141 jobs

I help brands create high-end visual content without the cost of traditional photoshoots. My work focuses on product compositing, AI-assisted environments, precision retouching and professional color grading—allowing clients to generate campaign-ready imagery efficiently while maintaining a premium look and feel. Whether you need a single hero image or a full set of visuals, I can create polished, realistic results that align with your brand. My approach is focused on realism, detail, and consistency—so the final images feel natural, not over-processed. If you're looking for clean, high-end visuals that elevate your brand, I’d be happy to help. Mission statement: Retouching the world one photo at a time. -Strong in color theory -Strong interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence -Effective oral and written communication skills -Experience in project and time management -Comfortable working in a remote setting while being a team player -I continue to learn the latest complex advanced photoshop techniques -AI photo generator -AI image editing -AI photo realism -Portrait retouching -High-end skin and beauty retouching -E-commerce and print-ready image production -Upscale/Unblur/Sharpen photos -Consistent retouching across multiple images or subjects -Video color grading

  • Photo Color Correction
  • Photo Editing
  • Photo Editing Software
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Photo Resizing
  • Photo Retouching
  • Project Management
  • Problem Resolution
  • Digital Media
  • Digital Asset Management
  • Print Production
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Communication Skills
  • Prepress
  • Color Theory
Lauren H.

Lakeland, Florida

$20/hr
4.9
53 jobs

I am a video editor with 8 years experience. I have done everything from YouTube series and YT shorts, Reels for social media, UGC Content for brands. Health/wellness UGC content, real estate, construction, cars, newborns, maternity, events, family photos and products. I am proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Canva, and CapCut. I have a strong understanding of storytelling and visual composition. Knowledge of color grading and correction techniques. Experience in sound editing and graphic design.

  • Color Correction & Filter
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • UGC
  • Digital Design
  • Visual Communication
  • CapCut
  • Canva
  • Motion Graphics
  • Digital Photography
  • Product Photography
  • Videography
  • YouTube Shorts
  • YouTube
  • Video Editing
Syed B.

Woodbridge, Virginia

$35/hr
5.0
2 jobs

🎬 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝟑 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬. 𝐈 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝. I am a Senior Video Editor with 6+ years of expertise and over 2,000 high-performance videos delivered. I don’t just "𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲" I engineer retention and drive conversions. Whether it’s scaling your Meta Ads ROAS or exploding your YouTube views, I combine cinematic storytelling with data-backed editing strategies. I also specialize in product explainers and screen-recorded SaaS demos, turning complex tools into clear, high-conversion videos for companies In a world of generic editors, I provide a strategic edge. My background includes a degree in Media & Entertainment and Adobe Certified mastery, ensuring every frame serves a purpose. I produce AI-generated UGC content using HeyGen and ElevenLabs scroll-stopping hooks, natural avatars, and platform-optimized edits for TikTok, Reels, and Meta. 📊 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭: 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: 1,000+ short-form ads produced specifically for Meta & TikTok, optimized for US and European markets. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞 & 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: I built "Podcast-to-Reels" systems that turn a single recording into a month of viral content using high-retention pacing. 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Professional color grading, motion graphics, and sound design using Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and After Effects. 𝐀𝐈-𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: I leverage HeyGen and ElevenLabs to scale production and localize content without losing the "human touch" of premium editing. 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: Hook mastery for the first 3-5 seconds and visual pacing designed to maintain high retention curves. 🎯 𝗠𝘆 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆: Most editors cut clips. I study retention curves. Whether it's a YouTube documentary, a Meta ad campaign, or a product demo 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 I make is designed to prevent drop-off and push viewers to act. I obsess over pacing, sound design, and the psychology of attention. 🛠 𝗠𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗶𝘁: 𝘈𝘥𝘰𝘣𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰 · 𝘋𝘢𝘝𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦 · 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘌𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 · 𝘏𝘦𝘺𝘎𝘦𝘯 · 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘓𝘢𝘣𝘴 · 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱 · 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘷𝘢 · 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘊𝘶𝘵 (𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮) 💼 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲: → 24–48hr turnaround on short-form content → Clear communication, Loom video reviews, and zero ghosting → US-based = easy timezone overlap with North American clients 𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘐 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝? 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 "𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞" 𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭.

  • Color Grading
  • Color Correction & Filter
  • Video Ad
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Graphic Design
  • Short Video
  • TikTok Ad
  • YouTube Video
  • Facebook Ad Campaign
  • Motion Graphics
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Subtitle Edit
  • Podcast Editing
  • AI Video Generation
  • ElevenLabs
  • 4K Ultra HD
  • Cinematic Video

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