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Azwan B.

Los Angeles, California

$40/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I'm a video editor with 10+ years of experience. Professionally, I have worked for major media corporations NBCU and IndieWire. From short films, commercials, web series, podcasts, educational content, in-studio interviews and mini docs to music videos, sizzle reels and social media content, I have handled all types of video related content. I excel at creating fun, exciting videos with a keen eye for pacing, strong visuals, sound design and music. I also possess a strong skill in narrative content with a focus on scene building, story structure, performance and creative problem solving. I'm proficient in Premiere Pro, After Effects, Color Correction, Logic Pro, Audio Cleanup, Sound Design, Motion Graphics and Composition. Be it fast paced, short form content or longer form narratives, I will elevate your project to new heights!

  • Video Editing
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Logic Pro
Vlad Z.

Los Angeles, California

$40/hr
4.5
5 jobs

Do you need a video editor? For a simple projects or for the big ones? Congratulations, you have found me! I'll do everything possible to make you satisfied with my work! My biggest projects: I was a video editor of the TV and YouTube travel show Heads and Tails. It is THE BIGGEST travel show in East Europe. And my vidoes scored up to 4 MILLION VIEWS on YouTube. Also I was the editor of the FEATURE MOVIE. The title is: "RUSSIAN WORLD" My video/audio editing tools: Adobe Premiere Pro 2025 Adobe After Effects 2025 DaVinci Resolve Studio 20

  • Video Editing
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Scriptwriting
  • Color Grading
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • YouTube Ads
Teo A.

Los Angeles, California

$50/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Hey! I have been working as a Freelance Video Editor and Assistant Video Editor in LA for the last 8 years. In between larger client contracts with Netflix, Disney, and Discovery, I have worked with dozens of smaller corporate, non-profit, and youtube clients to create video content for their business. Clients I've worked with: - Netflix - Disney - Discovery - HBO - Warner Bros - Skybound Entertainment - Sports Illustrated - Nickelodeon - MLB I love taking a project from raw idea into final polished piece. I am a multidisciplinary production power house. From organizing and ingesting hundreds of hours of footage to creating title animations for final delivery. I have done it all. Happy to edit serious corporate content or more light hearted media. Excited to work with you!

  • Video Editing
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video Editing Software
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Storyboard
  • Film Production
  • Adobe Audition
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
David Y.

Los Angeles, California

$42/hr
5.0
12 jobs

Your content gets 3 seconds or less before viewers scroll away. Most content assets fail because most editors don't understand viewer psychology and how specific editing tactics translate to viewer psychology - when to cut, what transition styles impact certain psychological elements in viewers that lead to grabbing attention and maintaining attention. That's what inevitably leads to interest, and with the proper marketing structure, conversion, and purchases. How I Solve This: As a psychology-driven video editor, I don't just cut footage - I engineer viewer retention. Using behavioral psychology principles, I transform raw content into scroll-stopping stories that hold attention and drive action. Recent Client Results: Move Miami (@the.move.miami) - Podcast Content Recording Studio: Edited content for their ads that enabled over 20x ROA, driving studio expansion through strategic storytelling that positioned them as the premium choice NEFT Vodka (@neftvodka) - Premium Spirits Brand: Edited all media campaigns, commercial content, and ads for their brand that have converted into measurable ROI through compelling visual storytelling Ishita Interiors (@ishitainteriors) - STR Interior Design: Created retention-focused content that increased consultation bookings 17% by showcasing transformations that convert browsers into buyers 5 Seasons Homestays (@5seasonshomestays) - Luxury STR Co-Hosting Company: Edited property showcases that contributed to 15% booking increases by highlighting experiences over just amenities Liso (@liso.xyz) - Platform Startup: Currently shaping their product-market fit messaging through content, achieving above-standard viewership rates during their platform rollout and audience building phase My Background: 15+ years directing and editing across documentaries, music videos, VSLs, and social content. Film school graduate with deep experience in narrative structure, pacing psychology, and conversion-focused editing. Working Together: I'm selective about projects because quality matters more than quantity. Before we begin, I'd like to understand your goals, audience, and success metrics to ensure we're the right fit for creating content that actually moves your business forward.

  • Video Editing
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Music Video
  • Social Media Video
  • Wedding & Event Video
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Video Commercial
  • Color Grading
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Advertisement
  • Leadership Skills
  • YouTube
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Storytelling
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Camera
Mekhi B.

Los Angeles, California

$52/hr
4.9
37 jobs

Website/Reel: khifilmz.com My name is Mekhi and I’m a video editor with a deep passion for storytelling and crafting compelling narratives. There’s nothing I love more than shaping raw footage into a seamless, engaging story that connects with an audience. Whether it’s a short film, feature, or commercial, I focus on pacing, rhythm, and emotion to bring every project to life. Based in Los Angeles, I offer both in-studio and remote editing services so whether you’re local or across the world, we can make something great together.

  • Video Editing
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Graphic Design
  • Avid
  • TV Set
  • Film Editing
  • Cinematography
  • Narrative
  • Short Story
  • Photoshoot
  • Color Grading
  • Color Correction
  • Photo Editing
William S.

Los Angeles, California

$40/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I'm a multidisciplinary artist and social media professional with over 12 years of experience who can tackle big projects quickly and effectively. If you don't see what you need don't hesitate to ask but mostly people hire me for: • Content Creation, i.e. concepting, production, edits, captions, tags, creative briefs, scripts • Video Edits, i.e. logo removal or obscuring • Compositing, i.e. adding an element to a video • Text, i.e. lyric videos, subtitles, captions, title sequences, font sourcing • Music Videos, full length, short form, Spotify Canvas, banner ads, album covers, etc.

  • Video Editing
  • Audio Editing
  • Content Creation
  • Music Promotion
  • Organic Music Promotion
  • Product Demonstration
  • Product Imagery Content
  • Object Removal
  • Background Removal
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Social Media Advertising Analytics Report
  • Social Media Advertising Tracking
  • Social Media Account Setup
  • Social Media Ad Campaign
  • Social AR Filters

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