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Karl G.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

$75/hr
5.0
40 jobs

I help brands, agencies, and creators turn ideas and raw footage into high-quality video content that captures attention and drives results. With nearly two decades of professional experience in video production and editing, I specialize in creating polished, strategic video content built for today’s online platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn. But I’m not just a video editor. I understand how video fits into content strategy, marketing, and audience growth, and I help my clients turn video into a powerful tool for building their brand online. I consider myself more of a digital marketer who leads with video. I also practice what I preach. I actively create video content for my own personal brand. Here I sell paid courses and digital products with organic Instagram content and Meta ads. This side project of mine helps me stay closely connected to what’s actually working on social media platforms. Services I Offer: 1. Video Editing: Send me your footage or ideas, and I’ll turn it into engaging, professional video content designed for the online world. I specialize in short-form and marketing videos that capture attention quickly and keep viewers watching. Projects include: • Instagram Reels • TikTok videos • YouTube Longform and Shortform • Podcast clips • Talking-head content • Social media content repurposing 2. On-Site Video Production: I provide professional video production services for brands and businesses that need high-quality video captured on location. Equipment includes: • 4K cinema cameras • Professional lighting • Wireless audio systems • Gimbals and stabilization • Drone footage Combined with nearly 20 years of experience behind the camera. 3. Remote Video Recording Setup: Not sure how to record your own content? I can help you create a simple, professional recording setup at home or in your office, then guide you through how to film your own talking-head videos. You send the footage, and I turn it into polished content for your social media channels. 4. Content Strategy & Consulting: If you're not sure where to start with video, I can help you develop a repeatable process for scripting, recording, editing, and publishing video content. I regularly collaborate with founders, marketing teams, creators, and agencies who want to build their presence through video. If you're producing talking-head videos, educational content, podcast clips, or short-form videos for social media, I can help turn your recordings into clean, engaging content that builds trust with your audience. I regularly work with: • Founders building personal brands • Coaches and consultants • Agency owners • Podcast hosts • Educators and course creators A Little More About Me: I’ve been working professionally in video production since 2010 across freelance, corporate, agency, and consulting roles. Over the years, I’ve worked with companies in many industries helping them use video to build their brand, communicate their message, grow their audience, and sell more product & services. My background in both video production and marketing allows me to approach projects with a strategic mindset — not just a creative one. My goal on Upwork is to become a trusted video partner for your business — someone you can rely on not just for editing, but for helping you produce video content that supports your marketing and growth. The bottom line: Video is one of the most powerful communication tools available today. If video can help grow your business...I’m here to make sure it does. Let's work together. Send me a message and tell me a little about your project. I'd be happy to discuss ideas and see how I can help. Pittsburgh, PA-based but open to travel.

  • Explainer Video
  • Video Production
  • Motion Graphics
  • Videography
  • Audio Editing
  • Photography
  • Video Editing
  • Animation
  • Video Conversion
  • Photo Editing
Tru V.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

$120/hr
4.9
8 jobs

Hey! I'm Tru, a quirky millennial male UGC Creator. I create authentic, engaging, and professional videos for all kinds of companies/brands, products, and services - Including voiceover, radio, and podcasts. With over 20 years of experience with national commercials, print ads, film, and being a professional actor/director of the stage, I am very comfortable being in front of camera, demonstrating products, voiceover, writing scripts, taking direction/understanding vision, and so much more. If you're looking for a quirky and cool millennial male with a love for skin care, travel, queer identity, fashion, theater/arts, homegood, tools, books, systems/services, and more... then I'm your guy.

  • Digital Marketing
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Digital Marketing Materials
  • UGC
  • Affiliate Marketing
  • Website Builder
  • Business Strategy
Kaleigh F.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

$70/hr
5.0
15 jobs

Kaleigh has over 18 years of experience in both scripted and unscripted content. Her work has appeared on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, and Netflix, and she has collaborated with companies such as Hello Sunshine, NBCUniversal, and Orion Pictures—contributing across script, art, and production. A festival-winning filmmaker, she was named a Finalist at the 2025 Atlanta Film Festival for her pilot Work-Life Balance. She is also the founder of Bokeh Pictures, where she helps creators shape compelling scripts, worlds, and pitch materials. Kaleigh holds a BFA in Screenwriting, a BFA in Directing, and an MFA in Television Writing. While she has previously developed and taught courses such as Intermediate Screenwriting, The Indie Television Writers’ Room, and Production Assistant Workshop at Point Park University, she has recently worked as the Script Coordinator for Tom Segura’s upcoming feature, El Tigre, and for Dianna Agron's feature as Script Coordinator & Supervisor, for The Gun On Second Street. She has developed a wide range of projects across genres in Unscripted, Mystery, Comedy, Sci-Fi, RomCom, and Drama spaces, with a focus on life milestone stories exploring identity, mental health, and transformation. Kaleigh helps filmmakers and writers through her company Bokeh Pictures — develop pitch materials, scripts, and worldbuilding strategies that help creators let their creativity run wild. She has worked with novelists, playwrights, filmmakers, and YouTubers. She has worked in programs such as Final Draft, FadeInPro, Writer's Duet, Microsoft Products, Google Workspace, PDF, and more.

  • Screenwriting
  • Editorial Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Script Analysis
  • Script Coverage
  • Script Revision
  • Scriptwriting
  • Developmental Editing
  • Project Management
  • Pitch Deck
  • Pitchbook
  • Query Analysis
  • Film Production
  • Television
  • Feature Writing
Michael F.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

$55/hr
5.0
8 jobs

I’m a video editor and technical artist with 8+ years of professional experience bringing stories to life through clean, engaging, and creative visuals. Currently, I work at Meta Reality Labs as the sole Technical Artist in my division, where I edit research studies, manage high-end production gear, and lead in-house photography/videography needs. Beyond Meta, I’ve cut hundreds of videos for brands, influencers, and corporate campaigns—balancing both creative storytelling and technical precision. Highlights of my work include: Editing 350+ videos for OffBeat Media Group, including hit Snapchat shows (Cool Story Bro, Money Madness, Life Hacked), reaching over 550K subscribers. Video editing and motion graphics for QVC campaigns (Candace Cameron Bure clothing line), YouTube content (300K+ views), and corporate presentations. Managing end-to-end video production: from sourcing, editing, and color correction to sound design, graphics, and delivery. Designing original posters and graphics for print and digital campaigns, blending cinematic visuals with clean design. Technical Skills: Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Avid, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, iMovie Motion/Design: After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign 3D & VFX: Blender 3D, Maya, VFX for Editors, Post-Production workflows Cinematography Tools: BlackMagic, Canon, Arri Alexa/Amira, Lumix GH3 Creative Add-Ons: Poster design for print, digital layouts, branded campaigns I bring both speed and creativity to projects—delivering polished content that matches the tone, style, and goals of each client. Whether you need fast-turnaround social content, polished branded videos, or custom motion graphics, I can take your project from concept to final delivery with care and precision. Let’s build something your audience will remember.

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Video Color Correction
  • Video Editing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Compositing
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Audition
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Academic Editing
  • Google Workspace
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Video Editing & Production
  • macOS
  • Video Editing Software
Adele S.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

$25/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I am a ✨magnetic✨ marketer with years of experience building digital presences that attract my client's dream audience. My expertise lies in developing customer-centric copy and intriguing content for sales pages, pitches, presentations, and social accounts. I am currently responsible for running multiple Instagram accounts and overseeing their content creation and overall growth. Additionally, I have a passion for blog writing, scriptwriting, and all things copy. I also have an eye for design and enjoy creating presentations and collateral that align with my client's branding. A girl's gotta have some fun, right?! I have a deep passion for human connection which makes me a gifted marketer who can direct the right messaging to the right people at the exact right time to foster lasting relationships between brand and customer. It's all about the energetic exchange!

  • WordPress
  • Content Writing
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Computer Skills
Kahmeela F.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

$50/hr
4.5
2 jobs

Experienced Photographer and Video Editor with a demonstrated history of working in the motion pictures and film industry. Skilled in Adobe Creative, Instagram, Twitter, Special Events Production, Social Media, Digital Media, and Pinterest. Strong media and communication professional with an Associate's degree focused in Video Production from Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

  • Video Production
  • Photography
  • Photo Editing
  • Video Editing
  • Podcast Production
  • Content Creation
  • Social Media Content
  • Podcast Show Notes
  • Photo Slideshow
  • Copywriting
  • Podcast

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