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Jordan S.

Ellesmere Port Town, United Kingdom

$40/hr
4.9
26 jobs

- 20 years experience in audio - Masters Degree in Sound Design - Audio used on MTV, Paramount, UEFA Football, Amazon, Maybelline NYC, Fox, CSI, CBS Sport & CNBC World & more! - Audio lead on multiple projects, with credits on video games, VR experience, TV and Film. - As an electronic artists I've also worked with the likes of Armin van Burren, Tiesto, Paul Van Dyk, Paul Oakenfold, Ferry Corsten & many more with #1 singles and albums! Wwise, Reaper, Ableton, Logic Pro, Unreal Engine, Unity, Surround Sound 5.1 Mixing, Izotope RX, Synthesis, ASMR, Foley, Audio repair, Dialogue editing, Creature voice design, Film score & much more!

  • Sound Design
  • Audio Effects
  • Game Audio
  • Audio Post Production
  • Implementation
  • Film Scoring
  • Audio & Video Sync
  • Foley Effects
  • Unreal Engine
  • Unity
  • Music Composition
Mattia P.

London, United Kingdom

$45/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I help developers and content creators ship clean, production-ready audio — from interactive game SFX to noise-free dialogue ready for release. In game audio, I design and implement SFX, ambience, and cinematic sound assets that support gameplay, pacing, and emotion. I’m fluent in interactive audio logic and pipeline conventions, so the sounds I deliver aren’t just expressive — they behave correctly when triggered, blended, and modulated in your engine. On the post-production side, I specialize in dialogue restoration, noise cleanup, and broadcast-ready editing, using industry-standard tools and workflows to produce clean, level-consistent audio that’s ready for clients, players, or listeners. Here’s how I help projects succeed: Game Audio & Implementation • Sound design and layering for SFX, ambience, and cinematic cues • Interactive audio logic — parameters, switches, RTPCs, and blend states • Implementation support for engines and middleware • Organized, production-ready assets with consistent naming and specs Dialogue & Restoration • Noise reduction and cleanup (hiss, hum, clicks, room tone) • Spectral repair and RX-grade restoration • Volume leveling, de-essing, plosive reduction • Delivery-ready files (clean stems, loudness-consistent masters, metadata)

  • Sound Design
  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Effects
  • Audio Production
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Sound Mixing
  • Game Audio
  • Audio Post Production
  • Audio Restoration
  • iZotope RX
Ash W.

Westhoughton, United Kingdom

$25/hr
5.0
23 jobs

WHO I AM // I am a film and video editor with over 6 years of experience editing for both the big screen and social media platforms. I'm no hobbyist. I graduated first honours in both Bachelor's and Master's in filmmaking, and have been professionally working with clients and brands since: a diligent and creative storyteller passionate about bringing out the POTENTIAL of YOUR VISION through editing! WHAT I DO // I professionally specialise in editing, colour grading, VFX, dialogue mixing and sound design, for theatrical release standards as well as TV broadcasting standards with a festival selection film. Go through my portfolio to see my recent work! Whether you need the full package or one single service, just name it, and I'll deliver it! - Experienced in the full post-production process, from video editing and colour grading, to dialogue editing and sound design - ALL IN ONE - Versatile in genre and format, from fictional and music videos, to documentaries and advertisement, of both short-form and long-form content - I tell YOUR STORY - Media organisation, tight schedules, creative collaborations, designing project plans and impossible problem-solving - KEY to a JOB WELL DONE Post-production brings out the soul in any story and gives voice to the creator(s). These are the values of a human editor, and the values I stand by!

  • Sound Design
  • Audio Editing
  • Video Editing
  • Color Grading
  • Color Correction
  • Music Video
  • Narrative Video
  • Documentary Video
  • Subtitling
  • Visual Effects
  • Social Media Content
  • Dialogue Editing
  • Fiction Films
  • Movie Trailer
Stephen H.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

$50/hr
5.0
114 jobs

I help filmmakers, brands, and content creators bring their projects to life through original music, sound design, and polished, release ready audio. Instead of hiring multiple freelancers for composition, sound design, editing, and mixing, I handle the full audio side of your project ensuring the audio for your project is cohesive and high quality. I spend most of my time creating custom music, immersive sound design, and producing clean, well balanced mixes for film, branded content, podcasts, and digital platforms. Whether it’s shaping the emotional tone of a scene or getting dialogue to sit right, the goal is always about making sure your content feels just right. My work includes: • Original music tailored to your story, tone, and audience • Sound design for film, branded content, podcasts, and online media • Audio editing, mixing, and post-production • Dialogue clean-up and enhancement • Sonic branding (idents, stings, audio logos) • Atmospheres, textures, and detailed soundscapes • Final mixes for web, streaming, and social platforms I’m Top Rated on Upwork and have worked with clients worldwide across everything from online content to high end productions. I’m used to tight deadlines, evolving briefs, and keeping things running smoothly from start to finish. Clients tend to come back because I’m reliable, easy to work with, and I care about the details making sure the final result doesn’t just work, but actually elevates the piece. If you’re looking for someone to take care of the full audio side of your project, feel free to reach out. I’d love to hear what you’re working on.

  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Effects
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Sound Mixing
  • Music Composition
  • Audio Engineering
  • Audio Restoration
  • Foley Effects
  • Audio Post Production
Henry Chinemerem C.

Harrow, United Kingdom

$45/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I'm an Audio professional who utilizes cutting-edge AI and professional-grade audio engineering to create content that sounds human. My speciality is in AI Dubbing and Voice Cloning, transforming international content for brands. My approach aims to remove the robotic edge of synthesized speech by applying high-end sound design and engineering, ensuring every performance has the natural breath, pacing, and emotional depth of a live recording. My key strengths and skills are Hybrid Dubbing & Localisation: Seamlessly adapting scripts for tone and timing using ElevenLabs and professional post-production. Premium Voice Synthesis: Curating and engineering high-fidelity voice clones that maintain a brand's unique 'soul.' Audio Engineering: Expert-level mixing, mastering, and dialogue cleaning using Da-Vinci Resolve, Pro Tools, iZotope RX, and FabFilter. Spatial Audio & Psychoacoustics: Specialized knowledge in sound design, including the creation of immersive Binaural Beats and frequency-based audio.

  • Sound Design
  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Production
  • Sound Mixing
  • Audio Post Production
  • Avid Pro Tools
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • iZotope RX
  • Audio Engineering
  • Audio Restoration
  • ElevenLabs
  • Film Dubbing
  • Localization
  • AI-Generated Voice-Over
  • AI Audio Generation
  • AI Text-to-Speech
  • Podcast Editing
  • AI Audio Generator
  • Generative AI Prompt Engineering
Darcy A.

London, United Kingdom

$25/hr
5.0
12 jobs

I'm an audio editor, sound designer and audio programmer with years of experience. With professional tools - I can produce any production tasks with a prompt turnaround. # Adobe Premier Pro, Avid ProTools, Davinci Resolve, Reaper, Python, MatLab, Ableton Live.. + Just about any program you like!

  • Sound Design
  • Audio & Music Software
  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Production
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Sound Mixing
  • Avid Pro Tools
  • Sound Synthesis
  • Audio Engineering
  • Audio Recording
  • Dialogue Editing
  • Dialogue Recording
  • Music Composition
  • Audio Post Production
  • Sync Sound

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