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Mason G.

Columbus, North Carolina

$30/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Crafting cinematic trailers, short film promos, and YouTube videos with expert editing, sound design, and audio mixing to make your project stand out.

  • Video Editing
  • Motion Graphics
  • Color Grading
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Sound Design
  • Audio Editing
  • Trailer
  • Movie Trailer
Jonathan C.

Asheville, North Carolina

$48/hr
5.0
343 jobs

I have proven ability to create professional, cinematic videos for clients. As a video editor with a background in video production and a Bachelor’s degree in Film Studies, I will work with you to make sure you get what you need in high quality. I care about the projects I work on because film is my passion! I have a wide range of experiences such as working on business promo videos, talking head videos, music videos, weddings, webinars, short-films, and much more. I have strong attention to details and I love taking on tough challenges.

  • Video Editing
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Music Video
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Video Production
  • Videography
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Motion Graphics
  • Green Screen
  • Visual Effects
  • Wedding
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Video Editing & Production
Cody F.

Raleigh, North Carolina

$75/hr
5.0
137 jobs

I help SaaS and technology companies explain what their product does quickly and clearly. From product demos and UI walkthroughs to explainer videos, onboarding content, and product launches, I create motion design that makes complex products easy to understand. I'm Cody R. Fisher, an Expert-Vetted motion designer in Upwork's Top 1%. You know your product inside and out. Your users don't. That's where I come in. I've worked with IBM, Google, Citrix, AT&T, Netflix, ESPN, ABC, and high-growth SaaS companies to turn products, features, and workflows into videos that educate, onboard, and convert. My process is simple: message first, design second, animation last. By focusing on the explanation before the visuals, projects stay aligned, revisions stay low, and the final video stays focused on the audience. Services include: SaaS product explainer videos Product demos and walkthroughs UI and app animation Onboarding and feature adoption videos Product launch videos Marketing and landing page videos B2B software demonstrations Video editing and motion graphics Character animation when it supports the message Whether you have a finished script, a rough outline, or simply screen recordings of your product, I can help shape the story and turn it into a polished final video. I work primarily in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Illustrator.

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Explainer Video
  • Motion Graphics
  • 2D Animation
  • Animated Explainer
  • Motion Design
  • SaaS
  • UI Animation
  • Product Onboarding
  • Customer Onboarding
  • B2B Marketing
  • Character Animation
  • Marketing Video
  • Adobe Illustrator
Alex G.

Concord, North Carolina

$40/hr
5.0
17 jobs

Video editor and motion graphics designer, passionate about communicating your brand in tactile meaningful ways. My goal is to bring your vision and brand to life, leading your audience to action.

  • Video Editing
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Video Intro & Outro
  • Social Media Video
  • Blender
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Lyrics Video
  • Documentary
  • Motion Graphics
  • Logo Animation
  • Logo Transparency
  • Animation
Wilson M.

Hendersonville, North Carolina

$30/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I am a certified professional video editor with an education from industry experts at ETSU! I have four years of experience in After Effects and five in Premiere Pro. I have a deep love and appreciation for motion graphics and editing, with a formal education in both fields. I have worked professionally both with brands, and with individual clients through wedding videography to gain experience in freelance work. I also have some experience filmmaking with DaVinci Resolve and Unreal Engine 5.4! Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design (PP, AE 2022).

  • Video Editing
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Motion Graphics
  • Color Correction
  • Compositing
  • DaVinci Resolve
Afsheen S.

Reidsville, North Carolina

$35/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Are you a coach spending hours on video editing instead of growing your business? I help coaches, consultants, and online educators turn raw footage into polished, high-converting video content, so you can focus on what you do best. What I deliver: 🎬 YouTube long-form videos with engaging cuts, captions, and thumbnails 📱 Short-form Reels & TikToks optimized for maximum retention and reach 🎓 Course & tutorial videos with clean chapter segments, lower thirds, and screen recordings 🎙️ Podcast video edits with dynamic cuts, b-roll, and audiogram clips My editing stack: Adobe Premiere Pro | After Effects | DaVinci Resolve | Final Cut Pro | CapCut | Descript Why coaches choose me: ✔ I understand coaching content — pacing, authority, energy, and trust-building on camera ✔ Fast turnaround without sacrificing quality ✔ Clear communication, revision-friendly workflow ✔ I edit to retain viewers, not just cut clips Formats I've worked with: Talking heads • Screen recordings • B-roll heavy edits • Webinar replays • VSLs • Sales videos • Masterclasses If you're a life coach, business coach, fitness coach, or course creator let's talk. 📩 Send me a message and I'll get back to you within a few hours.

  • Video Editing
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Short Video
  • YouTube Shorts
  • TikTok Video
  • Midjourney AI
  • Synthesia
  • InVideo
  • Runway Gen-2
  • Spokesperson Video
  • Subtitles
  • AI-Generated Video
  • Unboxing Video
  • AI Video Generation
  • Adobe Premiere Elements
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Short Video Ad

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