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Bernard V.

Pretoria, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
16 jobs

My name is Bernard van Hoven, I am a full time professional Sound Engineer from South Africa. I specialize in audio editing, mixing, mastering, sound design and audio cleanup and I am passionate about what I do. Getting an exceptional product is one of my top priorities and I will always put the project first. NOTE: I no longer do demos on AI content due to a high amount of time wasting. I will only work on generated content with a contract in place. I have 7 years audio experience and 4 years industry experience. I have a diploma in music technology from Emendy Multimedia Technology Institute. I work in audio postproduction as a Final Mix Engineer in which I have mixed and mastered 7 Reality TV shows and documentaries of which one won the SAFTA(South African Film & Television Awards) for best documentary. What I do: -Audio Editing for documentaries, reality tv, podcasts, audiobooks, advertising content etc. -Mixing & Mastering with relevant loudness metering (EBU R128, ACX, streaming etc.) -Audio Production -Noise Reduction -Sound Effects & Foley -Music Production & Composition -Field Recording Communicating and revising until the work is great is important to me. I am happy to do short demos. I do loudness analysis for all my work to ensure optimal loudness levels for all the different sites and outlets available. I am proficient in most broadcasting specs and streaming site requirements, and can easily adjust to meet any parameter targets necessary. If you would like to see more about me and the projects I have worked on feel free to visit my website bvanh.co.za

  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Effects
  • Audio Mastering
  • Audio Post Production
  • Audio Restoration
  • Dialogue Editing
  • Noise Reduction
  • Sound Mixing
  • iZotope RX
  • Stereo Mixing
  • Audio Recording
  • Sound Design
  • Custom Sound Effects
  • Podcast Production
Kristopher L.

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

$25/hr
4.9
79 jobs

▪️Foley SFX and Sound Design for Linear Media (advertisement, film, game cuts, animation) and Audio Identities (audio logos, nature recordings, soundscape) ▪️Mixing and Mastering across all audio platforms (music and audiobook/podcast platforms - ACX) ▪️Audio restoration

  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Mastering
  • Audio Post Production
  • Audio Restoration
  • Noise Reduction
  • Music Production
  • Audiobook
  • Podcast
  • Foley Effects
  • iZotope RX
  • Custom Sound Effects
  • Audio Production
  • Audio Engineering
  • Stem Mixing & Mastering
  • Voice-Over
Gavin S.

Cape Town, South Africa

$21/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hi, I'm Gavin - owner of Revolution Studio, a mixing, mastering, and post-production facility based in South Africa. With over 17 years of professional audio engineering experience, I've worked across a wide range of music, broadcast, film, TV, and game projects - helping clients shape their unique sonic identity and bring their creative vision to life. I hold a National Diploma in Audio Engineering & Music Production and am Avid Pro Tools Certified (User, Post, Game Audio, and Music). I’m fluent in all major DAWs including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Reaper, and Studio One. Recently, I spoke at the Airwiggles AIRCon 2026 audio conference, where I presented on dialogue restoration and strategies for rescuing and improving problematic production audio. This reflects a core part of my daily work in broadcast and post-production environments. Services I Offer Mixing & Mastering (Music, Voice, Dialogue, Post) Audio Post-Production for Film & TV Sound Design & Foley Game Audio Design & Implementation (Unity + FMOD) Dialogue Editing & Cleanup Audio Restoration & Repair Broadcast Production & Live Event Recording Notable Projects: The Tuis – Dialogue & Sound Design (Animated Series) Get Healthy for Good – Dialogue Editing (Hope Channel) Starlined – Game Sound & Score If you'd like to hear my showreel covering music, film, commercials, and game audio, just send me a message - I'd be happy to share it. I look forward to collaborating with you. Gavin

  • Audio Effects
  • Audio Mastering
  • Audio Post Production
  • Audio Restoration
  • Dialogue Editing
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Sound Mixing
  • Audiobook
  • Avid Pro Tools
  • Foley Effects
  • Audio Production
  • Audio Engineering
  • Podcast Production
  • Podcast Editing
  • Game Audio
Tyler P.

Pretoria, South Africa

$30/hr
4.7
19 jobs

Video & Audio Editor | Motion Graphics | Sound Designer | Mixing & Mastering Hi, I'm Tyler — an editor with a deep love for film and sound in all forms and have over 10 years of experience in the field working on content. Over the years, I’ve worked on TV series, movies, short form content and games, delivering clean, professional content with a creative edge. 🛠️ What I offer: Video editing : From talking heads and VSLs to short films and movie trailers. Long and short form content is my bread and butter. I also stay up to date with AI tools used for video! Motion Graphics: If you want your video to look like Diary of a CEO, or a sleek Apple style SAAS video, I’ve got you covered. Sound Design: For motion picture, games, applications and hardware! I have a huge sample library I’ve garnered over the years, and also love to bring out the microphone and synths! Podcast Editing: Everything you could possibly need. I’ve been working on podcasts for a long time and know how to make yours sound great. Mixing & Mastering: For Film and music. I’m a huge audio nerd and love every chance I get to use my hardware compressors😂 The genres I’m best suited to is groovy Techno and House 🏠 Other: Educational Content, Audiobook Editing & Mastering, Audio Restoration, Music Production, Sample Library production. In my spare time, I build guitar pedals, synths, speakers and amps — so I understand sound both inside and out. I always go above and beyond, and make sure your project exceeds your expectations. If you're looking for someone reliable, creative, and committed to high-quality output , I’d love to work with you.

  • Audio Mastering
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Stem Mixing & Mastering
  • Podcast Editing
  • Field Recording
  • Music Composition
  • Audio Engineering
  • Audio Recording
  • Sound Synthesis
Joshua G.

Cape Town, South Africa

$30/hr
5.0
12 jobs

Audio Specialist | 5+ Years of Professional Experience With over 5 years of hands-on experience in audio editing, mixing, mastering, and sound restoration, I bring a deep understanding of the technical and creative aspects of audio post-production. Whether you're working on a podcast, music track, commercial, film, or voiceover project, I ensure industry-standard results with clarity, balance, and precision. I specialize in: - Audio editing and cleanup (clicks, hum, noise, etc.) - Dialogue and vocal processing - Mixing & mastering for podcasts, music, and film - Loudness normalization (broadcast and streaming standards) - Sound design and enhancement If you need a reliable audio engineer who delivers polished and industry-compliant results, let's work together! I offer flexible packages utilizing two studio setups, tailored to meet the specific needs of each project. Let's bring your audio vision to life with great sound. My Tools of Choice: - DAWs: Ableton Live & Avid Pro Tools - Noise Reduction & Enhancement: iZotope RX - Mixing & Mastering: iZotope Neutron & Ozone - Dialogue Processing: NUGEN Audio (Dialogue set to -24 LUFS for broadcast compliance)

  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Mastering
  • Audio Post Production
  • Ambient Sound Design
  • iZotope RX
  • Audio Engineering
  • Audio Production
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Music Placement
  • Avid Pro Tools
  • Podcast Production
  • Foley Effects
Wade N.

Randburg, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
6 jobs

I am an audio post production geek with experience in Dialogue editing, Sound Design and Music composition. I have been working in the industry for almost 8 years with a wide range of clients under my belt. My client list includes but not limited to: Disney (Diprente, Paris) Cartoon Network (MEC) Brand South Africa (EI Agency) Sanlam Giraffe Nickelodeon (HDI) Amaze (USA) Mnet Magic in Motion Academy (Miss South Africa Finale) Saint Rock Media (USA) and many many more blue chip companies and smaller businesses in South Africa and across the globe. If you need a podcast edited and cleaned up, dialogue for your short film or Youtube video edited or some cool sound design and effects for any content you've created, I can help. Having quality sound in your content production will be the one thing that can take it to the next level. So keep in touch :)

  • Audio Post Production
  • Dialogue Editing
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Podcast
  • Foley Effects
  • Ambient Sound Design
  • Audio Engineering

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