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Oscar R.

Auckland, New Zealand

$35/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Oscar's passion and dedication to his work make him a dependable and hard-working professional who is always eager to deliver high-quality results. Oscar specialises in post-production, where his skills in sound design, colour grading, and editing help him improve each project he works on. He is well-versed in industry-standard programs such as Avid and Adobe and feels comfortable navigating the more technical aspects of the role. His creative problem-solving skills, combined with a willingness to learn, ensure that he consistently brings new and engaging ideas to the screen. Oscar also excels at collaboration, working closely with directors, writers, and other team members to make their visions a reality. SKILLS Assistant Editing Avid Media Composer Adobe Software IT Support Team Collaboration Time Management Critical Thinking

  • Film Editing
  • Video Editing
  • Video Editing Software
  • Dialogue Editing
  • Movie Trailer
  • Avid Media Composer
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Adobe Audition
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • IT Support
  • Color Grading
Rupert D.

Christchurch, New Zealand

$60/hr
5.0
21 jobs

Award-winning creative director, copywriter and brand strategist. Expertise in both brand design and advertising. Expert vetted on Upwork, so in the top 1% of my field. I help my clients find their 'why' with a deep dive strategic positioning process, rooted in finding an insightful idea to unify your brand or campaign. Then express this through compelling identities, ads and copy. Please contact me directly for a link to my portfolio.

  • Art Direction
  • Copywriting
  • Concept Development
  • Branding
  • Creative Strategy
  • Creative Direction
  • Content Strategy
  • Strategy
  • Brand Development
  • Brand Positioning
  • Writing
  • Video Commercial
Bianca D.

Auckland, New Zealand

$30/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I’m a video editor who helps creators and businesses turn raw footage into clear, engaging stories. Whether you’re building a channel, producing an online course, or creating branded explainers, I can help. - Skilled in Premiere Pro, After Effects, and the Adobe Suite - Strong focus on story flow, pacing, and motion graphics for clarity - Experienced communicator with in depth understanding of production pipelines

  • Film Editing
  • Video Editing
  • Podcast Editing
  • Motion Graphics
  • Color Correction
  • Animation
Finian S.

Raglan, New Zealand

$50/hr
5.0
77 jobs

A life long love of drama inspired my acting experience thus far. Now I explore the wonderful world of voice over from home, pouring life, passion and acting skills into my work. Over the past years, I have recorded dozens of audiobooks, and hundreds of shorter projects for promo, video narration, character voices and more. I love reading fiction and fantasy books along the lines of Harry Potter and Peter Pan, as well as factual, nature stories and documentary scripts.

  • Storytelling
  • Audio Editing
  • Male
  • Voice-Over
  • Elearning
  • Audiobook
  • British English Accent
  • English
  • German to English Translation
  • Film Dubbing
  • Voice Acting
  • Video Narration
  • Article Spinning
  • Adobe Audition
  • German
  • American English Accent
  • Acting
Sam H.

Wellington Central, New Zealand

$60/hr
5.0
157 jobs

**Please visit my website linked in my portfolio for examples of my work and a full biography** I work fairly broadly across moving image, specialising in 2D character animation and motion graphics design as well as video editing and post-production. I grew up and worked in New Zealand before Freelancing full time in London and Berlin between 2016 and 2020. I'm now back in my home country and always keen to meet new clients and colaborators! Key skills: Motion Graphics: I've had a lot of experience building animated logos, lower third graphics, transitions and more, and can do so with a high level of speed and skill. Editing: I have expert level knowledge of both the craft of the edit and the technicalities of digital video. I can edit both long-form and short form material, and have experience editing documentary, narrative, corporate and promotional video. I am equally proficient in Final Cut systems and Adobe Premiere Pro and am also familiar with Avid systems. Animation: I am an award-winning animator crafting my own animated short films in a mixed media style. I pride myself of good storytelling as well as highly-principled animation. Visual Effects: I have a high level of experience performing colour keying, rotoscoping, compositing, matchmoving and more. Additional Post Production: I am able to perform sound mixing and editing with programs like Adobe Audition. I can also grade colour with Lumetri and DaVinci Resolve. Filmmaking: I've had experience on set in most crew roles, lighting assistant, camera, art department, script supervisor, assistant director and more. Photography: I am at home behind a digital SLR and have a high degree of skill editing with Photoshop. Writing: I have excellent written English skills and experience writing copy, web articles, and production scripts.

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video Intro & Outro
  • Explainer Video
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Motion Retouching
  • Motion Design
  • Video Editing
  • Animation
  • 2D Animation
  • Graphic Design
  • Character Animation
  • Visual Effects
  • Logo Animation
Noel F.

Tauranga, New Zealand

$40/hr
4.8
25 jobs

Professional Summary I am a highly motivated and hardworking individual. I have been working in media across a variety of roles, including directing, Producing, Editing and Camera operating for over 17 years. While working in community radio in my high school years, I developed a keen interest in radio and went on to work in the industry for a number of years before transitioning into Film and Television and digital media. Media is my passion as well as my profession. As I continue my path through the industry I intend refine my skills and evolve within an ever-changing and exciting industry. I thrive in a people-orientated, fast paced environment, and am always up for a challenge., Skills & Abilities POST PRODUCTION / CAMERA OPERATING / DIRECTING · Avid · Final Cut Pro · Premiere pro · Live Studio Directing / Vision switching · Field Directing · After Effects/photoshop · Operating a variety of cameras. · Producing/Production assist · Script Writing

  • Film
  • Television
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Video Editing
  • Final Cut Pro
  • TV Set
  • Radio Broadcasting
  • Audio Effects
  • Advertisement
  • Avid
  • Advertising
  • Radio
  • Paid Media
  • Digital Media

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