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Fernando T.

Santiago, Chile

$20/hr
4.7
7 jobs

I am an AI Visual Operator and Direct Response Strategist bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and commercial realism. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design (2013), which gives me a strict command over visual hierarchy, lighting, perspective, and color grading. I don't just prompt; I engineer visuals that drive ROI. I specialize in two core areas: 1. Photorealistic Product Compositing (E-commerce): I take the "plastic, overly perfect" look out of AI. I specialize in placing commercial products into believable, slightly imperfect, real-world environments. I manually correct contact shadows, match focal depth, and balance lighting in Photoshop so the final image looks like a genuine customer photo, not a generative AI hallucination. 2. ArchViz & Interior Design Animation: I transform static architectural and interior design 3D renders into high-retention cinematic video clips (optimizing for TikTok/IG Reels). Using advanced AI video models (Kling, Luma, Runway), I apply realistic camera movements (dolly-ins, smooth pans) while strictly locking the room's geometry and lighting to avoid the typical "AI morphing" effect. My 'Founder Mode' Approach: I operate my own digital brands, which means I understand that a pretty image is useless if it doesn't convert. Everything I generate is optimized for visual retention, pattern interrupts, and lowering CPAs. If you need visuals that look grounded in reality and animations that stop the scroll, let's talk.

  • Video Editing
  • Social Media Video
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Conversion Rate Optimization
  • Growth Strategy
  • Facebook Advertising
  • TikTok Marketing
  • TikTok Video
  • Social Media Strategy
  • AI Image Generation
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Generative AI
  • CapCut
  • Short Video
  • Content Strategy
Elias Z.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

$15/hr
4.9
35 jobs

Your video ads shouldnโ€™t just look good โ€” ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ. ๐Œ๐ฒ ๐…๐จ๐œ๐ฎ๐ฌ I help E commerce, DTC & Personal brands worldwide create ads that convert more customers on Meta, TikTok, and YouTube that blend marketing and art. ( I have been in communities Like ECOMTALENT & BUILDING ADS WITH BARRY) ๐๐ซ๐จ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐Ÿ“ˆ I've been working in direct response video editing for brands in Beauty, Skincare, Health Supplements, and Lifestyle products. I let my work speak for itself because my clients consistently see better ad performance after working with me. ๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐ˆ๐ญ ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ โš™๏ธ 1. Onboarding โ€” I start by understanding your brand, target audience, competitors and goals. 2. Creating โ€” using these insights, I create data-driven ad videos designed to convert. 3. Optimize โ€” after launch, I track metrics, test, iterate, and scale what works. ๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐Œ๐ž ๐Ÿ’Ž I produce โ€ข UGC Ads โ€ข VSLs โ€ข Ai UGC Ads (HEYGEN, HIGGSFIELD, VEO, NANOBANANA PRO, SORA2, KLING, ELEVENLABS) โ€ข Testimonial videos โ€ข Product demos โ€ข Explainer content and โ€ข Storytelling Ads that grab attention, convert viewers into paying customers, and maximize ROI for E-Commerce, DTC, and Personal brands on Meta & TikTok ๐Ÿš€ Let's turn your creatives into ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ญ. ๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐‚๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐ค ๐ญ๐ก๐ž "๐Œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐š๐ ๐ž " ๐จ๐ซ "๐‡๐ข๐ซ๐ž" button to get things started!

  • Video Editing
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • CapCut
  • Video Advertising
  • Video Sales Letter
  • Direct Response Copywriting
  • UGC
  • Ecommerce Marketing
  • Motion Graphics
  • Ad Creative
  • TikTok Video
  • Video Ad
  • Instagram Reels
Walid E.

Casablanca, Morocco

$20/hr
5.0
13 jobs

I help eCommerce brands scale with high-converting video ad creatives. My focus is simple: scroll-stopping hooks in the first 3 seconds, retention-driven pacing, and conversion-focused structures built specifically for TikTok and Meta ads. I specialize in: โ€ข High-converting UGC ads for eCommerce โ€ข Scroll-stopping product creatives โ€ข Direct-response short form ads โ€ข AI-generated ad creatives โ€ข A/B hook variations for testing I edit with performance in mind โ€” focusing on metrics that matter like CTR, hook rate, thumbstop ratio, and ROAS. If you need ad creatives that donโ€™t just look good but actually drive sales, letโ€™s talk.

  • Video Editing
  • Video Ad
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Short Video Ad
  • TikTok Ad
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Video Commercial
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Social Media Video
  • Content Creation
  • Video Marketing
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video Editing & Production
  • AI Content Editing
Marvelous N.

Agbor, Nigeria

$10/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Recently, a growing ecommerce brand needed fresh AI Video Ad Creator after their top-performing ads began losing momentum. Instead of spending weeks coordinating new shoots and creators, I created multiple AI-powered UGC variations, direct-response video ads, talking-head creatives, and hook variations were developed from a single campaign concept, giving the marketing team more angles to test, more opportunities to find winning ads, and a faster path to scale. This is the challenge most brands face. A winning ad eventually stops winning. CTR drops. CPA rises. Frequency increases. Performance stalls. The answer isn't always increasing ad spend. More often, the answer is launching better creatives into the testing pipeline. That's where I help. I create performance-focused AI video ads designed specifically for Meta, TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and paid social campaigns. Whether you're launching a new offer, scaling an existing product, refreshing fatigued creatives, or building an entire creative testing system, every asset is developed with one objective: Generate more opportunities to find winning ads. What You Can Expect โœ“ AI UGC Ads that blend naturally into social feeds โœ“ Direct Response Video Ads built around proven advertising principles โœ“ Multiple Hook Variations from a single concept โœ“ AI Talking Head Videos โœ“ AI VSL Creation โœ“ Product Demonstration Videos โœ“ Creative Refresh Campaigns โœ“ Performance Video Editing โœ“ Multi-format delivery for Meta, TikTok, Reels, and Shorts Every creative is engineered around the metrics that matter: โ€ข More creatives tested โ€ข Faster production cycles โ€ข Better audience retention โ€ข More winning concepts discovered โ€ข Lower production costs โ€ข Greater scaling opportunities The goal isn't to create videos that simply look impressive. The goal is to create videos that help brands test faster, learn faster, and scale faster. If your team needs a steady pipeline of AI-powered Meta and TikTok creatives without the cost and delays of traditional production, send over your product, landing page, or current ads and let's discuss your next batch of winning creatives. Please ignore the keywords below For SEO purposes only Video Editing, Video Production, AI Video Generation, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Social Media Video, Video Advertising, Video Commercial, Short Video Ad, AI-Generated Video, UGC, Spokesperson Video, TikTok Video, Instagram Reels, Creative Strategy,Higgsfield, ai video ads for meta, ai ugc video creator, short form ai ads for tiktok and instagram, cinematic ai video creator, ai film scene generation service, long form ai video editor, short form video editor for reels and shorts,content repurposing service for social media, social media video editor for talking head videos, expert reels and tiktok video editor, repurpose podcast clips into short videos, linkedin short form video editor, short form content editor for creators, ai social content creator for reels, ai product image generation service, product lifestyle images for shopify store, ai image creator for ecommerce brands, expert for ai generated product visuals, logo cleanup and vectorization service,premium product mockup images with ai, ai visual content creator for skincare brand, product listing images for amazon and shopify, ai workflow automation service, ai media pipeline developer, ai content generation system builder, expert in ai video workflow setup.

  • AI Video Generation
  • Video Editing
  • AI-Generated Video
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video Commercial
  • Short Video Ad
  • Video Ad Campaign
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Facebook Advertising
  • Videography
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Social Media Video
  • Generative AI Prompt Engineering
  • Video Production
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Video Ad
  • AI Content Creation
  • Video Advertising
Maham T.

Islamabad, Pakistan

$10/hr
4.3
44 jobs

Hey, Iโ€™m Maham a Direct Response Video Editor helping DTC and E-commerce brands grow their sales with high-converting, platform-native video ads. With 5+ years of editing experience, I specialize in creating scroll-stopping creatives that hook fast, hold attention, and drive action. From Meta to TikTok, I know what works and I use data to keep refining it. ๐Ÿš€ What I Help Brands Achieve: ๐Ÿ”ฅ 2xโ€“4x higher ROAS with creative testing frameworks ๐Ÿ“ˆ 30%+ Hook Rates and 25%+ Hold Rates on average ๐Ÿ›’ Increased add-to-cart and conversion rates with strategic UGC edits ๐ŸŽฏ More revenue from influencer spend and paid campaigns ๐Ÿ“‹ Services Offered: TikTok & Meta UGC Ad Editing (DTC Style) Hook + Retention-focused Script Editing VSL and Founder-led Content Motion Graphics + Captions + SFX Static Ads (for retargeting & creatives testing) Concept-to-Delivery Creative Packages ๐Ÿ›  Tools I Use: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop Capcut, Final Cut Pro, Descript, Canva Slack, Trello, Notion, ClickUp ๐Ÿ“Œ Why Clients Hire Me: โœ… 5+ Years in Video Editing โœ… Trusted by Ecom brands across fashion, skincare, fitness & lifestyle โœ… 3,000+ videos delivered UGC, DTC, Founders, Hooks, Reels โœ… Obsessed with what converts not just what looks โ€œcoolโ€ โœ… Fast turnaround & proactive communication If you're looking for an editor who gets the creative and the performance side of your ads, hit the message button and letโ€™s make something that sells. ๐Ÿ“ฉ Letโ€™s build your next winning creative.

  • Video Editing
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Video Advertising
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Wedding & Event Video
  • Wedding Video
  • Instagram Reels
  • AI Video Generation
  • YouTube Shorts
  • YouTube
Alban M.

Tirana, Albania

$30/hr
4.9
19 jobs

Stop losing money on ads that people scroll past. In the world of E-commerce and Direct Response, the first 3 seconds of your video determine your ROI. I donโ€™t just "edit videos"I build high-converting visual assets designed to stop the scroll, drive clicks, and increase your ROAS. As a Top Rated freelancer, I specialize in crafting short-form content for Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts that speaks directly to your customer's pain points. What I focus on: The Hook: Implementing psychological triggers in the first 2-3 seconds to grab attention. Retention Editing: Fast-paced cuts and dynamic captions to keep viewers engaged until the CTA. Direct Response Frameworks: Designing ads that follow proven conversion structures (AIDA, Problem/Solution). Platform Native Styles: Making your ads look like organic content so they build trust instantly. My Core Services: Short-Form Video Ads (FB/IG/TikTok) High-Conversion YouTube Shorts E-commerce Product Showcases AI VIDEOS I understand the pace of E-commerce. You need ads that work, and you need them fast. Letโ€™s turn your footage into a high-performing sales machine. My work combines clean editing, motion graphics, compositing, and visual effects to deliver dynamic, high-retention videos that elevate your brand and engage your audience. ๐‘ฐ๐’ ๐‘ฝ๐’Š๐’…๐’†๐’ ๐‘ฌ๐’…๐’Š๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ: YouTube Videos Social Media Ads YouTube Shorts / Insta Reels / Tiktok Promos AI VIDEOS ๐™๐™ค๐™ค๐™ก๐™จ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™„ ๐™ช๐™จ๐™š โœ… Adobe Premiere Pro โœ… Adobe After Effects โœ… AI TOOLS Why Hire Me? ๐Ÿ“ŒInstant Responses ๐Ÿ“ŒUnlimited Revisions ๐Ÿ“ŒOn-Time Delivery ๐Ÿ“ŒKindness: One of the most important aspects of my life that I incorporate into every aspect of my life. Respecting everyone, understanding all situations, and sincerely wanting to IMPROVE my clients' situations. I am here to establish a long-term working relationship, therefore I will do my best to ensure that you consider me for future assignments.

  • Video Editing
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • TikTok
  • Instagram Reels
  • YouTube Video
  • YouTube Shorts
  • .NET Remoting
  • Visual Basic for Applications
  • AI Content Editing
  • Short Video Ad
  • Direct Marketing
  • Ecommerce

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