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Sabelo L.

Pretoria, South Africa

$8/hr
5.0
15 jobs

Are your videos 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
De Waal I.

Pretoria, South Africa

$40/hr
5.0
35 jobs

Professional Motion Design & Reliable Project Management I help businesses of all sizes solve communication challenges through high-quality motion design. With 25 years of experience and a foundation in Information Science, I manage your project from the first storyboard to the final render. Whether you are a small business needing a clear explainer or an agency requiring complex visual systems, I provide a structured process that ensures 100% reliability. By using optimized AI workflows, I deliver professional results with a 30% faster production cycle than traditional methods. Professional, dependable, and always keen to chat. Let’s create something grand.

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Video Intro & Outro
  • Video Production
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Brand Identity & Guidelines
  • Motion Design
  • Layout Design
  • Logo Animation
  • Logo Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Video Animation
  • Animation
  • Motion Graphics
  • 2D Animation
  • UI Animation
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.

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

Pretoria, South Africa

$20/hr
4.7
5 jobs

Hi, I’m Ronewa. The social media manager brands call when they are ready to be supported by a strategy that works. *I handle the algorithms and the strategy so you can stay focused on running your business.* I focus on the two outcomes every brand truly wants - visibility and reach. I don’t create content just to fill a feed, I create content with intention. Visibility and reach is achieved through my signature Organic Growth Accelerator (OGA), which includes: - Custom social media strategy rooted in your business goals - High-quality content creation that strengthens your brand identity - Graphic design and video editing - Target audience and competitor research - Hashtag research - Human-centred copywriting that speaks to your target audience - Community management and engagement that build connection and trust - Monthly analytics that show what is working and and what will work even better What You Can Expect From Me: ✔︎ A social media presence that finally reflects the quality of your brand ✔︎ Strategic brand positioning that communicates your value and strengthens your digital presence ✔︎ Creativity & Management of your entire social media workflow ✔︎ Professionalism you can trust - Consistency, communication and a clear plan forward ✔︎ A social media manager who understands how business works Client Feedback (Recent Review): "Ronewa was great to work with and delivered quality work throughout. She put together a solid social media content strategy and created great video and graphic design content, would recommend." If you are ready for your brand to be positioned with purpose, connect with your ideal audience and work with a partner who thinks long-term, then I am the social media manager for you. Send me a message, I’d love to help you grow.

  • Video Editing
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Social Media Management
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • Content Strategy
  • Content Management System
  • Social Media Design
  • Graphic Design
Owen Kyle G.

Pretoria, South Africa

$30/hr
5.0
2 jobs

If you are looking for an editor who just pieces clips together, I am not your guy. But if you want a professional filmmaker and elite editor who understands consumer psychology, cinematic storytelling, and how to scale a brand—let’s talk. With 7 years of high-level editing experience and 5 years deeply embedded in the social media and e-commerce ecosystem, I treat video editing as an investment that yields high returns for your business. Quality is my absolute number one priority, and I work fast, efficiently, and with obsessive attention to detail. What I Specialize In: Premium Short-Form Content: Highly engaging, fast-paced organic content optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. High-End Automotive Content: Cinematic, polished editing, sound design, and color grading for luxury and performance vehicle media. Paid Social Ads (Meta & Google): Designing high-converting direct-response video ads, engineered with strong hooks and seamless pacing to drop CAC and boost ROAS. Long-Form YouTube & Video Essays: Creating deep-dive, retention-focused storytelling that keeps viewers watching till the very last second. Advanced Post-Production: Seamless VFX, immersive sound design, and Hollywood-grade color grading. My Toolkit: Editing & Motion: Adobe Premiere Pro & After Effects Color Grading: DaVinci Resolve (Professional-grade color pipelines) E-Commerce & Strategy: Shopify development & Meta Ads Manager Proven Track Record & Leadership: Ex-Marketing Director: Spent a year directing the entire marketing division for KUGA, managing end-to-end multi-platform strategies and large-scale paid campaigns. Organic Growth Expert: Personally engineered the strategy and content that grew multiple Instagram accounts from scratch to over 100,000 organic followers in under 90 days. E-Commerce Built to Scale: From designing premium Shopify storefronts to running the extensive paid media campaigns driving traffic to them, I bridge the gap between stunning creative and hard sales. I don’t back down from a challenge. Whether you need a cinematic masterpiece, a viral organic hook, or a paid ad campaign that converts, I deliver premium work on tight deadlines.

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Short Video
  • Social Media Content
  • YouTube Video
  • Video Commercial
  • Color Grading
  • Sound Design
  • Visual Effects
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Advertising
Elsabe Carina B.

Pretoria, South Africa

$14/hr
5.0
21 jobs

I am a passionate and skilled graphic designer with over five years of professional experience and a strong background in graphic design, social media management (four years), and industry-standard design software (10 years). I also have two years experience in Figma. My expertise spans corporate identity, editorial design, advertising, surface pattern design, packaging, and photography. Education & Certifications: BA in Visual Communication (Illustration & Graphic Design) – Open Window, South Africa Immersion Course by Bonnie Christine with final score of 92% (Certificate in Surface Pattern Design, 2025). I have 2 Art Therapy Certificates from Alison with both a final score of 80% (2026). Certificate in Transcription and courses completed in SEO and Instagram Marketing Professional Experience: Currently Canva Video editor at Idea Kaleidoscope Surface Designer at Growing Paper Freelance graphic Designer at Catman audio and Luxe Wagon 2025 Freelance Website Designer at Jozi Shop 2025 Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager – More Pleaze, Rich Turtle (Managed social media, blogs, graphics, and newsletters) Virtual Assistant & Designer – Grand Noir Salon, Baloedesigns (Client communication, social media, banners, and backdrops) Freelance Graphic Designer – Thinktank Creative, Agile Coach Whisperer, Silber Studios (Corporate identity, LinkedIn ads, wedding photo editing) Textile Designer – Heidi Carey, Design Team Fabrics, Hadley Pollet, Auth'Afrique (Traditional & digital pattern design, recoloring, pattern setup) Sales – Golden Goose Artistry (South African brand & art sales) Entrepreneur – Founder of Happy-go-ella (Surface pattern design brand) Notable Achievements: Awarded Best Art Student during matriculation Illustration work showcased at Open Window (2017, 2018) Packaging designs featured for Tikvah & Paul’s Homemade Ice Cream in local stores. Generated over R500,000 in sales for Society6 with a single pattern Contributed in Baloedesigns becoming 5 star Etsy business On Upwork I have 95% Job Success. I am eager to contribute my creativity, expertise, and dedication to your organization’s success. Best regards, Elsabe Carina Blake

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Watercolor
  • Acrylic Painting
  • Oil Painting
  • Microsoft Word
  • Fashion Design
  • Drawing
  • Textile Design

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