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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
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
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
Keleen B.

East Peoria, Illinois

$75/hr
5.0
13 jobs

I’m a Creative Director and Adobe Creative Suite Specialist with a passion for turning bold ideas into powerful visuals. I have deep mastery across the entire Adobe ecosystem, with an expert focus on Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. I bring concepts to life through clean design, vivid illustration, and dynamic video editing. To give you complete transparency and confidence in my workflow, every project I complete is screen-recorded, allowing you to see my real-time design process from beginning to end. My creative services are unlimited. I bring a highly versatile toolkit to the table, specializing in: Dynamic Video Editing & Content Creation Children's Book & Coloring Book Illustration Custom Website & Brand Design Merchandise Mockups, Logos, and Album Covers Please feel free to check out my portfolio below. If you're ready to elevate your brand, hit that invite button and let’s build something extraordinary!

  • Color Grading
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Digital Design
  • UGC
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Content Creation
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Adobe InDesign
  • YouTube
  • Tutorial
  • Video Editing
  • Animation Design
  • Photo Editing
  • Audio Editing
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Social Media Kit
  • Social Media Video
  • Motion Graphics
Azadeh B.

Lynchburg, Virginia

$40/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Hi there! I’m Azadeh, your go-to Creative Director, Visual Designer, and Generative AI Specialist; think of me as your creative lab + film studio + AI playground all rolled into one. Not just any creative toolkit, though… more like a cinematic toolbox powered by AI, where ideas don’t just sit still, they move, evolve, and come to life frame by frame. If you’re looking for visuals that don’t just look good but feel like something immersive, scroll-stopping, and impossible to ignore, you’re exactly where you need to be. LET’S CREATE SOMETHING WORTH WATCHING (AND REWATCHING) ◾️ AI video creation & AI filmmaking ◾️ Cinematic storytelling using generative AI ◾️ Short-form video production (Reels, TikTok, ads) ◾️ AI-generated video clips & motion visuals ◾️ Full creative direction ◾️ Ad creatives & marketing visuals ◾️ Product imagery (including AI-enhanced visuals) ◾️ Hyper-realistic AI “fauxtography” ◾️ Branding visuals & identity systems ◾️ Logo & brand asset design ◾️ Image enhancement, upscaling & restoration ◾️ Professional photo editing & compositing ◾️ Visual textures, patterns & design systems ◾️ Storybook/character creation & illustrated concepts ◾️ Book covers & editorial visuals ◾️ Presentation design ◾️ Merch design ◾️ Content creation (visual + written) ◾️ Copywriting for ads, captions, and digital content ◾️ Project management & creative consulting TLDR: If it needs to look good, feel right, and tell a story… I’ve got you. Let's cover your Graphic Design needs, too: • Logo design • Branding-Brand Book design • Stationery design (Letterhead, Business Card, Email Signature,…) • Flyer, Brochure, E-book design • Environmental Advertisement (Banner Design, Billboard Design,…) • Mood board Design • PowerPoint Presentation Softwares: Adobe illustrator, Adobe photoshop, Adobe indesign, Powerpoint, Canva, Googleslides, Google docs, TOOLS & TECH I WORK WITH ▫️ Google Veo (via Flow) ▫️ Nano Banana ▫️ Midjourney ▫️ Runway ▫️ Kling AI ▫️ Seedance AI ▫️ Higgsfield ▫️ ElevenLabs ▫️ ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini ▫️ Suno ▫️ CapCut My approach is simple: Blend creativity + AI + storytelling to create visuals that don’t just exist; they perform. If you’re ready to turn your ideas into cinematic, AI-powered visuals… Let's make something unforgettable.

  • Branding & Marketing
  • Branding
  • Animation
  • Presentation Design
  • Presentations
  • Film & Video
  • Film Editing
  • AI Content Creation
  • AI Image Generation
  • Advertisement
  • Content Creation
  • Video Animation
  • Video Ad
  • Graphic Design
  • Logo Design
Lauren H.

Lakeland, Florida

$20/hr
4.9
52 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

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