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Lesedi M.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$17/hr
4.8
27 jobs

You capture the magic; I'll tell the story! 🎥✨ If you are a Creator or Course Instructor, you know that filming is only half the battle. The real magic? That happens in the edit. 🪄 My goal is to take your raw footage and polish it into a cohesive, high-retention video that respects your viewer's time and keeps them glued to the screen until the very end. 📉➡️📈 My Specialisation: 🌟 I absolutely love working on Narrative & Personality-Driven Content (Documentaries, Podcasts, & Courses). I thrive when partnering with creators who provide their own brilliant A-Roll and B-Roll footage. This allows me to focus entirely on the pacing, colour, and audio, rather than hunting for generic stock clips! 🙅🏽‍♀️ While my main focus is long-form storytelling, I understand the power of vertical video. I can help you squeeze the most value out of your content by turning your best moments into "snackable" clips for social media. What I bring to your project: ✅ Retention Editing: Structuring your video to keep audience drop-offs at bay. 📱 Short-Form Repurposing: Turning your long-form highlights into engaging Reels/Shorts. 🎧 Audio Mixing: Crisp dialogue balanced with music that sets the perfect mood. 🎨 Colour Grading: Giving your footage a professional, polished look. 🫧 Clean Graphics: Professional lower-thirds and titles to highlight your key learning points. I am looking for long-term partners who value top-tier communication and quality. 🤝 Ready to reclaim your time? ⏳ Pop me an invite (click 'Invite to Job') and let's have a chat about your next video! 🚀

  • Video Editing
  • Video Post-Editing
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Video Ad
  • Color Grading
  • Audio Editing
  • Blackmagic Fusion
  • Short Video
Bryn G.

Cape Town, South Africa

$30/hr
5.0
8 jobs

I’m a videographer, photographer, and video editor creating visual content for brands, events, and marketing campaigns. I work comfortably in fast-paced environments and deliver high-quality photo and video content on tight deadlines. I can handle the full workflow including video production, photography, video editing, and post-production for social media, digital marketing, and brand use. With a background in event and project management, I plan shoots properly, communicate clearly, and make sure content fits the wider campaign goals. Clients hire me for event videography, event photography, short-form video content, social media videos, reels, and clean, professional edits. I’m reliable, organised, and easy to work with, and I deliver on time without needing constant direction. If you’re looking for a videographer, video editor or graphic designer who understands both content and production logistics, I’m happy to chat.

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Cinematography
  • Blender
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Videography
  • Photography
  • Content Creation
  • Marketing Management
  • Event Highlights Video
  • Event Management
  • Event Planning
  • Event Marketing
  • Event Photography
  • Animation
Tyler John H.

Cape Town, South Africa

$30/hr
4.7
73 jobs

Why Should You Work with Me? 🎯📈📊 I am a creative and self-motivated content creator ready for the next challenge! Please reach out to me today for a quick introductory call or chat to discuss your project details and see how I can add value. 🔷 Video Production 🎦 I am a seasoned video editor with many years of experience. I can easily source relevant stock material to create video content. I also own camera equipment, which allows me to capture original high-quality media. This includes user-generated content (UGC). I am familiar with video editing and other design software, from CapCut and Adobe Premiere Pro to Veed and Canva. I am also familiar with uploading content to social media platforms, such as YouTube and Instagram, to get the best quality. I specialize in... 🔹Long Form/Short Form Video 🔹Instagram Reels 🔹TikTok Videos 🔹YouTube Videos Long/Short 🔷 Content Writing 📜 I write original, high-quality SEO-optimised content free from plagiarism and AI-generated content. I am experienced in the medical aesthetics and home maintenance fields, among others. I specialize in… 🔹Short Stories 🔹Recipe Books/Food-Related Content 🔹Video Scripts 🔹Website Articles/Blog Posts 🔷 Voice-Overs 🗣️ I offer studio-quality voiceovers with crisp and clean audio. My wide vocal range allows me to create impressive and unique voice-overs. I also edit and enhance all my audio to optimize for quality. I specialize in… 🔹Character Voices 🔹eBook Narration 🔹YouTube Videos 🔹Explainer Videos 🔷 Translation/Transcription 🌐🔃🌐 I am an experienced linguist and fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans. I offer translation of technical documents, short stories, and marketing content. I specialize in... 🔹Written Translation 🔹Audio/Video Transcription 🔹Language Localization

  • Video Intro & Outro
  • Voice Acting
  • Voice-Over
  • English to Afrikaans Translation
  • Creative Writing
  • Afrikaans to English Translation
  • Photography
  • Videography
  • Food Photography
  • Blog Content
  • SEO Content
  • Blog Writing
  • SEO Writing
  • Content Writing
Sabelo L.

Pretoria, South Africa

$8/hr
5.0
15 jobs

Are your videos not getting views , or getting skipped? I'm a professional video editor with 3+ years of experience producing content that holds attention and drives results. I've completed 6+ projects on Upwork with a 5-star rating, working with creators, brands, and agencies across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and corporate media. Here's what I bring to your project: ✔ YouTube Long-Form Editing — structured storytelling, pacing, chapters, custom intros/outros, and retention-focused cuts ✔ Short-Form Content (TikTok / Reels / Shorts) — viral-ready hooks, snappy cuts, captions, and trending audio sync ✔ Motion Graphics & Titles — dynamic lower thirds, animated text, logo stings using Premiere Pro and After Effects ✔ Color Grading & Audio Cleanup — cinematic color correction, background noise removal, levels balanced for platform ✔ Fast Turnaround — I understand content calendars. Delivery is consistent, communication is clear Tools I use daily: Adobe Premiere Pro | After Effects | CapCut | AI-assisted workflows I've produced content for growth-focused brands and multimedia agencies — including long-form series, social media ad packages, and AI-assisted video productions. If you need a reliable editor who understands both storytelling and the algorithm — let's talk.

  • Video Editing
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Social Media Video
  • YouTube Shorts
  • TikTok Video
  • Instagram Reels
  • Motion Graphics
  • Color Grading
  • AI Video Generation
Williams R.

Soweto, South Africa

$10/hr
5.0
3 jobs

What if your next video could look like a $50,000 commercial without the $50,000 production cost? One of my recent clients said: Williams completely transformed our idea into a high converting AI video. The visuals looked premium, the delivery was fast, and the final result exceeded expectations. We will definitely work together again. If you're struggling with: ✅ Low performing video ads ✅ Expensive video production costs ✅ Slow content creation workflows ✅ Poor engagement on social media ✅ Lack of fresh video creatives ✅ Difficulty scaling content production I can help by creating high quality AI powered videos designed to capture attention, increase engagement, and help your brand stand out. Services I Offer: ✅ AI Video Generation ✅ AI Generated Video ✅ AI Video Creator ✅ UGC Ads & UGC Content ✅ Video Editing ✅ Video Post Editing ✅ Social Media Video ✅ Short Video Ads ✅ Video Commercials ✅ Animation ✅ YouTube Shorts ✅ TikTok Videos ✅ Instagram Reels ✅ AI Content Creation ✅ AI Image Generation ✅ AI Image Editing ✅ AI Audio Generation ✅ AI Text to Speech ✅ AI Image Generator ✅ Avatar & 3D Avatar ✅ Advertising Creatives ✅ Video Production Tools & Platforms: ✅ Veo 3 ✅ Kling ✅ Higgsfield ✅ HeyGen ✅ Seedance 2.0 ✅ Nano Banana ✅ CapCut ✅ Adobe Premiere Pro ✅ Adobe After Effects ✅ Adobe Illustrator My expertise combines AI Video Generation, Video Editing, Video Production, AI Content Creation, UGC Ads, AI Image Generation, AI Image Editing, AI Audio Generation, Social Media Video creation, and AI-Generated Video workflows to help brands, agencies, creators, and businesses produce content faster while maintaining premium quality. Industries I Work With: ✅ E commerce ✅ SaaS ✅ Real Estate ✅ Finance ✅ Healthcare ✅ Beauty & Cosmetics ✅ Fashion ✅ Fitness ✅ Technology ✅ Education ✅ Travel ✅ Hospitality ✅ Personal Brands ✅ Coaches & Consultants ✅ Marketing Agencies ✅ Startups Keywords: AI Video Creator, UGC Ads, HeyGen, Higgsfield, Kling, Seedance 2.0, Veo 3, AI Commercials, AI Video Production, AI Content Creation, AI Marketing Videos. The most successful brands are already using AI video to scale content faster than ever. The real question is: what could your business achieve with the right AI video strategy? Send me a message and let's discuss what's possible for your project.

  • Video Editing
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Social Media Video
  • Video Production
  • AI Video Generation
  • AI Image Generation
  • AI Video Generator
  • AI Content Creation
  • Avatar
  • Midjourney AI
  • Runway
  • Video Ad
  • UGC
  • AI Image Generator
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Motion Graphics
  • Short Video Ad
Aidan James H.

Cape Town, South Africa

$15/hr
4.5
43 jobs

I create high-converting AI video ads, UGC videos, and real estate videos that grab attention and drive results. Fast, cinematic, and built for social media performance. I help brands, startups, and real estate businesses turn ideas into AI-powered videos that increase engagement and sales. What I create: ✔ AI Video Ads (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube) ✔ UGC-Style AI Videos ✔ Real Estate Walkthrough Videos ✔ Explainer & E-learning Videos ✔ Image-to-Video & Text-to-Video Content Why clients choose me: • Fast turnaround (24–72 hours) • Clean, modern, cinematic visuals • Clear communication & revisions • Videos optimized for performance 📩 Message me with your idea; I’ll suggest the best AI video approach for your project. I respond quickly and can start immediately. AI Video Expert, AI Video Ads, UGC Video, AI UGC Video, Real Estate Video, AI Real Estate Video, Short-Form Video, Image to Video, Text to Video, Video Advertising, CapCut, Runway AI, HeyGenAI Video Expert, AI Video Ads, UGC Video, AI UGC Video, Real Estate Video, AI Real Estate Video, Short-Form Video, Image to Video, Text to Video, Video Advertising, CapCut, Runway AI, HeyGenAI Video Expert, AI Video Ads, UGC Video, AI UGC Video, Real Estate Video, AI Real Estate Video, Short-Form Video, Image to Video, Text to Video, Video Advertising, CapCut, Runway AI, HeyGen

  • Video Editing
  • Explainer Video
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Video Production
  • AI Video Generation
  • AI Video Generator
  • AI Content Creation
  • AI Image Generation
  • Video Editing & Production
  • AI-Generated Video
  • Video Ad
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video Commercial
  • Elearning Video
  • YouTube Video
  • Instagram Reels
  • Runway Gen-2
  • Voice-Over
  • 360-Degree Video Editing

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