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Michael B.

Orlando, Florida

$45/hr
4.8
75 jobs

Directed and edited four feature films released on streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon and Tubi, with work reaching millions of viewers worldwide. My projects have screened at film festivals, been distributed on platforms including Tubi and Amazon Prime, and ranged from feature films and documentaries to trailers, branded content, interviews, commercials, and YouTube content. Why clients hire me: ๐ŸŽฌ Story First Strong storytelling, pacing, and emotional structure that keeps audiences engaged. ๐ŸŽฌ Feature Film & Documentary Experience Real-world experience shaping long-form narratives, interviews, and character-driven stories. ๐ŸŽฌ Trailer Editing Building curiosity, tension, and emotional impact without giving away the story. ๐ŸŽฌ Sound Design & Finishing Music, sound design, color correction, and finishing that elevate the final piece. Selected Clients in all Media: โ€ข Costco โ€ข Mother Goose Club โ€ข Gillian Perkins โ€ข House of Chiro/ Animal Cracker โ€ข Burnhouse Pictures Platforms & Distribution: โ€ข Netflix โ€ข Amazon โ€ข Tubi โ€ข Film Festival Screenings Whether you're creating a feature film, documentary, trailer, commercial, interview, or branded campaign, my focus is always the same: finding the strongest story and delivering a polished final product.

  • Film Direction
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Movie
  • Visual Effects
  • Color Grading
  • Promotional Video
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Video Editing
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Film Editing
  • Video Editing & Production
  • YouTube Plugin
  • Film Narration
  • Motion Graphics
Aaron A.

Orlando, Florida

$80/hr
5.0
245 jobs

๐—œ ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต-๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ผ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ปโ€™๐˜ ๐—ท๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜ ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ, ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—น๐˜๐˜€. From hand crafted branded marketing videos, professionally produced or self produced interviews and podcasts to high-converting HUMAN FIRST - HAND CRAFTED short-form content, my work sits at the intersection of storytelling, strategy, and conversion-focused editing. I typically work with businesses and professionals who are serious about how their content represents their business, product, and culture, whether that means building a brand presence, scaling video output, or turning viewers into paying customers. My ideal Client is focused on REAL HUMAN CRAFTED content first; that truly represents them in the highest regard - NO AI SLOP. ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚โ€™๐—น๐—น ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ณ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚โ€™๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: โ€ข "We aren't looking for AI SLOP, we want TOP QUALITY - HUMAN FIRST/HAND CRAFTED CONTENT" โ€ข โ€œWe need videos that actually convert, not just look nice.โ€ โ€ข โ€œOur content feels inconsistent and lacks a clear strategy.โ€ ***This happens most with AI driven content. โ€ข โ€œWe want to repurpose long-form content into short-form clips.โ€ โ€ข โ€œWe need a reliable editor who understands branding and marketing.โ€ โ€ข ***โ€œWeโ€™re scaling content and need a system, not just one-off edits.โ€*** โ€ข ***โ€œOur business depends on showing up professionally online.โ€ ***This is where HUMAN FIRST/HAND CRAFTED STANDS APART FROM AI SLOP โ€ข " We have all of this footage, what now?" ๐—œ๐—ณ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—บ๐—ฒ, ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜: โ€ข Strategic HUMAN FIRST editing designed for engagement, retention, and conversion โ€ข Clean, professional HUMAN CURATED visuals aligned with your brand identity for professional represnetation โ€ข HUMAN CRAFTED branded short-form content optimized for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts โ€ข Long-form editing for podcasts, webinars, and marketing campaigns โ€ข Repurposing systems that maximize every piece of content โ€ข Clear communication, fast turnaround, and reliable delivery ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ ๐—œโ€™๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ: โ€ข Edited and produced content for global TV networks and professional brands (10years) โ€ข Produced and Edited a successful TV series which sold to DISH for $1.6million โ€ข Helped businesses scale their video presence with consistent, high-quality output โ€ข Helped build companies from garage start-ups to multi-million dollar companies โ€ข Proven results for driving sales from video ads more than 300% within the first 90 days โ€ข Created high-converting social media video campaigns across multiple industries โ€ข Built content systems turning one podcast into 10+ short-form assets that drive results โ€ข Developed branded video strategies that increased engagement and visibility โ€ข Delivered polished marketing videos, trailers, and promotional content ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜€ & ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ: * ๐—˜๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, AI tools (TO SUPPORT NOT MAIN EDITING - AI SLOP) * ๐—ฆ๐˜๐˜†๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€: Social Media, Corporate, Interviews, Podcast, Commercial, Trailers, TV & Film * ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€: Long-form documentary, Short-form content, branded storytelling, content repurposing * ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐˜†: Content planning, audience targeting, conversion-focused editing If youโ€™re looking for someone who understands both the creative and business side of video, not just editing, but how content actually performs, feel free to reach out. Iโ€™ll be upfront about whether Iโ€™m the right fit and how Iโ€™d approach your project. Your Personal Video Strategist+Producer+HUMAN FIRST Editor Aaron Arnold - Top Rated Seller with YEARS of experience and thousands of 5 star reviews online!

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Wedding & Event Video
  • Corporate Style
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Video Marketing
  • Videography
  • Event Highlights Video
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Film Production
  • Zoom Video Conferencing
  • Digital Video
  • Video Editing
  • Facebook Advertising
  • Video Advertising
Maurice J.

Deltona, Florida

$65/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Iโ€™ve spent 10+ years delivering films, branded content, and commercials from concept through final cut โ€” and the results speak for themselves. My feature film Gray People โ€” which I wrote, directed, produced, and edited, has won 63 film festival awards and secured worldwide distribution. I co-produced and edited Hostage, winner of Best Feature at the Las Vegas Indie Film Festival, also in worldwide distribution and now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. I specialize in cinematic storytelling and post-production strategy that elevates brands, clarifies vision, and keeps audiences watching. Through United Blade Entertainment, Iโ€™ve built a production infrastructure that brings studio-level discipline to independent projects, on time, on budget, and on vision. I donโ€™t just execute your vision โ€” I elevate it. Ready to move from ideas to execution at the highest level? Letโ€™s talk.

  • Video Editing & Production
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Color Correction
  • Color Grading
  • Visual Effects
  • Adobe Audition
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Photography
  • Sound Mixing
  • Object Removal
  • Rotoscoping
  • DCP-o-matic
  • Sound Design
  • Compositing
  • Motion Graphics
Ryan L.

Miami, Florida

$95/hr
4.9
22 jobs

I'm an award-winning filmmaker and photographer known for my work in documentary filmmaking, wildlife videography and extensive commercial work for brands such as Kellogg's, Disney, Puma, CrunchPak, Miraculous Ladybug and many more! Starting as an independent filmmaker, I've grown comfortable in every facet of filmmaking and can fill multiple (if not all) roles on a production depending on scope. I'm a perfectionist who cares deeply about my craft, turning in an unsatisfactory product is not an option for me.

  • Film Direction
  • Academic Editing
  • Film Editing
  • Color Grading
  • Writing
  • Video Editing
  • Camera Operation
Tyler B.

St. Petersburg, Florida

$30/hr
5.0
136 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, etcโ€ฆ 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: โ€ข 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. โ€ข Responsive to feedback. You won't hurt my feelings. This is a business and you have needs so let's meet them. โ€ข Quality assurance that you are getting the highest quality export for the desired platform. โ€ข 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. โ€ข 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 Correction
  • Video Color Correction
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Film Production
  • Film & Video
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Color Balancing
  • Image Editing
  • Color Image
Tony V.

Miami, Florida

$40/hr
5.0
7 jobs

I help brands, businesses, educators, and creators produce premium video content that builds trust, increases engagement, and delivers real business results. For the past 25+ years, Iโ€™ve produced and directed commercials, corporate videos, branded campaigns, social media content, podcasts, interviews, and complete e-learning programs for companies including Leviโ€™s, Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team, KPMG, Jacuzzi, Brinks, Investors Business Daily, NutritionFacts, Hippocrates Wellness, and many other respected organizations. From raw footage to final delivery, I create polished, high-quality videos designed to capture attention and keep audiences engaged. Whether you need a cinematic brand video, professional podcast editing, corporate interviews, educational content, or short-form social media videos, I bring both creative direction and high-level post-production expertise to every project. ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—œ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ช๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต โ€ข Editing raw footage into polished, professional videos โ€ข Corporate video production and brand storytelling โ€ข Podcast and interview editing with clean pacing and professional audio โ€ข High-quality YouTube videos and long-form content โ€ข Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook & YouTube Shorts โ€ข Commercials and promotional videos for brands โ€ข E-learning and training video production โ€ข Motion graphics, titles, transitions, and visual enhancements โ€ข Color correction, color grading, and audio cleanup โ€ข Multi-camera editing and post-production workflows โ€ข Full creative direction from concept to final delivery ๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—–๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ ๐—ช๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐— ๐—ฒ โ€ข Trusted by global brands and established organizations โ€ข Strong storytelling and audience-focused editing โ€ข High-end production quality with attention to detail โ€ข Reliable communication and organized workflow โ€ข Fast turnaround without sacrificing quality โ€ข Experience managing everything from simple edits to full-scale productions ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜€ Adobe Premiere Pro โ€ข Adobe After Effects โ€ข Adobe Photoshop โ€ข Motion Graphics โ€ข Color Grading โ€ข Audio Editing If youโ€™re looking for premium video content that reflects the quality of your brand and keeps viewers engaged, send me a message with your project goals, timeline, and references. Iโ€™ll personally review your project and recommend the best creative approach for your audience, platform, and budget.

  • Film Direction
  • Video Production
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Video Advertising
  • Animation
  • Film Production
  • Film Budget
  • Corporate Video
  • Video Commercial
  • Film Editing
  • Vimeo, Inc.
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Videography
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Motion Graphics
  • Explainer Video
  • Video Color Correction
  • Audio Editing

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