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Hough M.

Cape Town, South Africa

$75/hr
5.0
20 jobs

Cape Town based Cinematographer with seven years of Motion Picture/Audiovisual industry experience. BA Motion picture Degree. Conceptual and practical knowledge of video & film production. Specialising in Cinematography | Editing | Colour Grading Proficiency in Adobe and Blackmagic software (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Audition, After effects, Lightroom, Davinci Resolve)

  • Film
  • Motion Graphics
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Film & Video
  • Film Production
  • Videography
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Photo Editing
  • Social Media Video
  • Photography
  • Music Video
  • Video Production
  • Color Grading
  • Cinematography
  • Video Editing
Laurie L.

Cape Town, South Africa

$30/hr
5.0
15 jobs

I am a South African Music Awards (SAMA) nominated singer-songwriter, composer, and producer with three decades of experience in the music industry. With a 100% Job Success score on Upwork, I have consistently delivered high-quality work that exceeds client expectations across a wide range of musical genres. Whether you need a compelling composition, professional songwriting, polished production, or audio editing, I bring creativity, expertise, and attention to detail to every project. I pride myself on being easy to work with, highly communicative, and committed to delivering music that enhances your vision. ๐’๐Š๐ˆ๐‹๐‹๐’ & ๐’๐„๐‘๐•๐ˆ๐‚๐„๐’: โœ… SONGWRITING โ€ข Jingles for advertising โ€ข Full songs (lyrics, music, or both) โ€ข Songs for TV, YouTube, and film โœ… COMPOSITION โ€ข Library music โ€ข Film scoring โœ… VOCALS โ€ข Lead and backing vocals โœ… PRODUCTION โ€ข Producing songs and compositions โ€ข Arrangements and instrumentation โœ… POST- PRODUCTION โ€ข Mixing โ€ข Mastering โ€ข Audio editing ๐„๐—๐๐„๐‘๐ˆ๐„๐๐‚๐„: โ€ข Written and released eight albums โ€ข Composed jingles for major advertising campaigns โ€ข Created music for Africaโ€™s largest music library, Mama Dance โ€ข Had songs placed in numerous films and TV series โ€ข Written and recorded albums for various campaigns โ€ข Mixed and mastered a wide range of projects โ€ข Done audio editing on a wide range of projects Iโ€™d love to hear more about your projectโ€”letโ€™s chat!

  • Music Composition
  • Singing
  • Music Production
  • Sound Mixing
  • Audio Mastering
  • Songwriting
  • Jingle
  • Film Scoring
Russell C.

Emalahleni, South Africa

$60/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I enjoy creating stories that people can experience. Finessing an image to bring out the most important details is my passion. I use whatever I have to bring out what the story needs. I been a Videographer for over 6 years with projects ranging from interviews to music videos, to weddings and more. I have 5 years experience with the Adobe suite(primarily Premiere Pro, After Effects and Audition)and 2 years experience with DaVinci resolve and Ableton.

  • Videography
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Wedding Videography
  • Cinematography
  • Adobe Audition
  • Ableton Live
  • Photography
  • Digital Photography & Cinematography
  • Color Grading
  • Film Editing
  • Audio Editing
  • Sound Mixing
Wale A.

Johannesburg South, South Africa

$50/hr
5.0
3 jobs

AI UGC video ads, product videos, and AI commercials that help DTC and ecommerce brands win on Meta, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. I'm an AI Creative Strategist, AI video editor, and performance-creative director who turns AI into a content engine โ€” creative produced faster, cheaper, and at the volume paid social actually needs. For 30+ years I built advertising the traditional way: TV commercials, branded content, and national campaigns as a Creative Director and Agency Producer inside the Publicis network. Today I bring that same craft to AI-powered creative โ€” so brands get broadcast-level ideas at the speed and cost modern paid social demands. Most brands don't have a creative problem. They have a volume problem. Meta, TikTok, and YouTube burn through creative faster than any team can produce it, and testing stalls because every new concept costs a shoot. I fix that. Using AI video and image tools alongside professional editing, I produce dozens of UGC ads, hooks, and angles from a single product โ€” without a film crew, a studio day, or a five-figure budget. What that means for your account: more creative to test, faster iteration on winners, stronger hooks and higher CTR, better ROAS, and consistent brand quality across every placement โ€” all at a fraction of traditional production cost. What I do for brands: AI UGC video ads โ€” authentic, creator-style content without hiring UGC creators Performance creative for Meta ads, TikTok ads, Instagram, and YouTube ads AI product videos, AI commercials, and product visualization for ecommerce, Shopify, and Amazon AI creative strategy, concepting, and rapid creative testing at scale AI product photography and short-form video editing (Reels, TikTok, Shorts) Why clients hire me: Senior creative judgment โ€” 15+ years directing real advertising, not just operating AI tools Speed and scale โ€” a month of ad creative in a fraction of the time and cost Built for performance โ€” every asset made to move CTR, ROAS, and CPA Broadcast-trained eye for consistent, premium brand quality across every channel I work with DTC ecommerce brands, Shopify and Amazon sellers, marketing agencies, and consumer brands across beauty, health & wellness, food & beverage, fashion, and tech. Send me your product and your biggest creative bottleneck. I'll tell you exactly how I'd approach it โ€” the hooks, formats, and volume I'd produce โ€” before you spend a dollar.

  • Video Editing & Production
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe After Effects
  • AI Image Editing
  • AI Audio Generation
  • AI Content Creation
  • UGC
  • Creative Strategy
  • Short Video
  • Marketing Video
  • Promotional Video Script
  • Storyboarding
  • Ad Content Creation
  • SaaS
  • Video Editing
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Generative AI Prompt Engineering
  • Broadcast Advertising
Rainn V.

Cape Town, South Africa

$55/hr
4.8
15 jobs

Your brand has a great product. The visuals just aren't saying that yet. I build the visual world your brand lives in and I make sure it performs. Whether you need a campaign that stops people mid-scroll, a brand identity that feels like a world rather than a logo, or Meta ads that convert without looking like ads, I bring a filmmaker's eye to every brief. A decade directing campaigns for Absa, Nedbank and DStv taught me what makes something feel high production, intentional and worth remembering. That same instinct is what I bring to every brand world, campaign image and performance creative I produce. What I do: โ€” Brand world development. Visual identity, campaign imagery, product photography, mood and texture. Everything your brand needs to feel like something. โ€” Performance creative for Meta and Instagram. Static ads, carousel creative, UGC-style content and direct response copy. Built to convert. Designed to not look like everything else. โ€” Campaign creative direction. From brief to execution. I find the human truth inside your product and build creative around that not around templates. The vision, the taste and the storytelling are human. The execution is fast. 100% Job Success. Top Rated on Upwork. If your brand deserves creative that actually does it justice, let's connect.

  • Brand Identity
  • Brand Identity Design
  • AI Image Generation
  • Creative Strategy
  • Creative Direction
  • Product Launch
  • Art Direction
  • Brand Identity & Guidelines
  • Graphic Design
  • Midjourney AI
  • Runway Gen-2
  • Product Photography
  • Lifestyle Photography
  • Gemini Nano
Christian G.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$75/hr
5.0
147 jobs

I'm an award-winning filmmaker and video editor with 100% Job Satisfaction and over a decade of experience in editing, directing, writing, motion graphics, and AI video generation. I've worked on international productions like MasterChef and Netflix's The Ultimatum, and delivered creative campaigns for major brands including Nike, Hyundai, and more. I have long-term collaborations with Fortune 500 companies, and my editing spans complex emotive documentaries, fast-paced Apple-style typography, Vox-style informative work, sports content, and everything in between. I work fast, I care about the details, and I'm always pushing to elevate a project beyond the brief.

  • Product Video
  • Short Video Ad
  • Video Editing
  • Ad Content Creation
  • Corporate Video
  • AI Content Creation
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Social Media Video
  • Video Production
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Visual Effects
  • AI Video Generation
  • Creative Direction
  • AI Content Editing
  • AI Video Generator
  • Video Advertising
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Graphic Animation
  • Video Marketing

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