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Oleg S.

Kharkiv, Ukraine

$50/hr
5.0
37 jobs

STOP WASTING YOUR EDITORS' TIME FIXING AUDIO, VIDEO, AND SUBTITLES. For the past 10 years, I've specialized in the final stage of post-production for speech content. I deliver publication-ready assets that remove technical bottlenecks and save production teams up to six hours every week. THE FINISH PROTOCOL A production workflow built to eliminate technical friction before your content reaches the audience. AUDIO & VIDEO MASTERY • Tools: DaVinci Resolve, REAPER. • Remove background noise, room reverb, plosives, clicks, and recording artifacts. • Multicam editing and synchronization. • Simple animation and motion graphics for speech content. • Deliver a clean, natural, consistent sound and picture. • Maintain the same quality across every episode. PROFESSIONAL SUBTITLES & CAPTIONS • SRT, VTT, STL, XML, AAF, and other professional formats. • Frame-accurate synchronization. • Proper speaker separation. • Clean line breaks. • Files that import correctly into Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, and other professional editors. RELIABLE DELIVERY • Clean timelines. • Organized project files. • Zero technical cleanup before editing. • Your editors open the project and continue creating instead of fixing. WHY PRODUCTION TEAMS CHOOSE ME DATA SECURITY • Every project is processed locally on my workstation. • No cloud services. • No third-party AI platforms. • No unnecessary risk of content leaks. BUILT FOR HIGH-VOLUME PRODUCTION • Designed for speech content creators. • Production companies. • Creative agencies. • Consistent quality across every release. PROVEN EXPERIENCE • 500+ podcast episodes completed. • 100+ commercial productions delivered. • Full video post-production for speech content. INTRODUCTORY SERVICE AUDIO & VIDEO WORKFLOW AUDIT & PROTOTYPE Send me a raw 1-2 minute sample (audio or video). You'll receive: • A professional technical assessment of your recording. • A finished prototype demonstrating the complete post-production process. • A direct comparison so you can evaluate the results before committing to a project. MAKE YOUR POST-PRODUCTION PIPELINE RELIABLE. Send me a short sample, and let's start with a free workflow audit.

  • Audio Effects
  • Sound Mixing
  • Reaper
  • Audiobook
  • Audio Post Production
  • Audio Restoration
  • Audio Editing
  • Podcast Editing
  • Podcast Production
  • Spatial Audio Mixing
  • Audio Ad
  • Subtitles
  • Subtitle Edit
  • Subtitle Software
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Dialogue Editing
  • Transcription Timestamping
  • Audio Transcription
  • Video Transcription
  • Stem Mixing & Mastering
Oleh F.

Mississauga, Canada

$35/hr
5.0
52 jobs

Don’t let poor audio quality hurt your brand’s authority! I help creators and brands turn raw audio into clean, immersive, studio-level sound - especially for artists, podcasts, meditations, and long-form content. Over the past 5 years, I’ve worked on everything from music production to dialogue-focused audio, ensuring clarity, consistency, and listener retention. I handle the technical side so you can focus on your message, while your audio sounds professional across all platforms. Services: - Mixing & mastering (Hip-Hop, Pop, Rock, EDM, Indie, Live) - Podcast audio post-production - Audiobook mastering (ACX standards) - Audio restoration (noise, distortion, low-quality recordings) What you’ll get: - FREE 1-minute audio demo before you commit - Fast turnaround & consistent results - Clear communication - Platform-ready sound (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube) How to start: Send 60 seconds of raw audio and I’ll return a free demo + quick feedback on how to improve your recording.

  • Audio Engineering
  • Audio Editing
  • Noise Reduction
  • Stem Mixing & Mastering
  • Podcast Editing
  • Manual Vocal Tuning
  • Dialogue Editing
  • Audio Restoration
  • Ableton Live
  • iZotope RX
  • Vocal Tuning
  • Sound Mixing
  • Audio Mastering
  • Meditation Music
Santiago S.

Bogota, Colombia

$10/hr
5.0
97 jobs

Need someone to solve you any kind of audio related issue? Then you came to the right place! I can help you with anything, from music made specially for your project (video Game, YouTube video, instrumentals, etc.), mixing and mastering your songs, editing your podcast and making it sound crystal clear and ready for being uploaded to any platform or repairing your bad recording to make it sound as good and ineligible as possible. I've been a music producer and musician for over 8 years, I'm really skilled on editing vocals, for music purposes but also for podcasts, blogs, videos or anything where you need to get great intelligibility. Some of the services I can provide you are: Audio repair: 🚑 Background noise removal (Wind, Music, Hums, etc) 🗣 Dialogue enhancement(de-clicking, de-clipping, distortion removal, spectral recovery, EQ) 🎧 Getting the most out of your recording Audio editing: ✂ Cutting and splicing audio clips 🎛 Transitions (fade-ins, fade-outs, cross-fades, special effects) ✂ Podcast editing Audio mixing: 🎶Adjusting audio and voice tracks to proportional levels 📽 Audio mixing of dialogue, sound effects, and music for Podcast Sound Design: 🎧 Create sounds in Synthesizers for your specific project ⚡ Sound effects (reverb, delay, chorus, etc.) 🍃 Ambiences & custom sound effects 🎹 I count on a large library of professional samples for any purpose. Audio mastering: 🎬 Audio mastering for film, music, or social media videos. 🗣 Dialogue mastering (EQ, filters, dynamics, denoising, de-reverb, de-essing, loudness optimization) Music: 🎶Create background music for your project Games: 🎮 Game dialogue & sound effects 💾 bast audio libraries with thousands of profesioanl samples Software: 🖥 DAWs and Digital Tools (Pro Tools, iZotope RX, FL Studio, Waves) Feel free to ask me what you need; I answer all the messages ! Santiago S. I'm looking forward to working with you !

  • Audio & Music Software
  • FL Studio
  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Engineering
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Music & Art Performance
  • Music Composition
  • Music Lesson
  • Music Theory
  • Music Production
  • Music Engraving
  • AI-Generated Voice-Over
  • Vocal Tuning
  • Music
Engin H.

London, United Kingdom

$29/hr
5.0
70 jobs

Hi there. I am Engin Hassan ( Editfadewarp ). I have been in audio editing and music production for over 20 years. For the last five years I have worked almost exclusively on podcast and voice over editing and production. I work with my clients to take their projects from raw audio recordings to finished, mastered episodes, ready to be published. I am also a creative, and can help with music placement and sound design. I listen to my clients requirements and work with them to create something which reflects their ethos or passion. If the client is unsure about how to present their idea, then I am more than happy to work with them presenting ideas to help bring it to reality. I have recently added video podcast and audiobook editing to my skillset. _______________________________ ✅ Top Rated on Upwork ✅ 100% Positive Feedback ✅ 20+ years as an editor ✅ 50+ Happy clients and counting Services: ✂️ Audio Editing ✂️ Podcast Audio Editing 🎬 Podcast Video Editing ✂️ Audiobook Editing 🎧 Music Editing 🎧 Podcast Mixing, Mastering, and EQ ☑️ Noise Reduction 🎧 Mixing 🎧 Ableton Live Warp Makers 🎙 Podcast Interview Recording ( Remote + In the Studio ) _______________________________ Please feel free to contact me regarding your project. I am available, and would love to help you make your project a reality. I am great at working to deadlines. I always maintain clear communication with the client. I am very detail oriented in my work. I want to make your project the best it can be.

  • Audiobook
  • Ableton Live
  • Podcast
  • Audio Production
  • iZotope RX
  • Audio Editing
  • Podcast Production
  • Audio Restoration
  • Audio Engineering
  • Music Placement
  • Field Recording
  • Audio Post Production
  • Podcast Editing
  • Sound Design
  • Ambient Music
Sailendra S.

Guwahati, India

$10/hr
5.0
101 jobs

Hello! I am a dedicated music professional offering a comprehensive range of services to enhance your audio projects. Services I provide- 1. Music Production 2. Mixing & Mastering 3. Vocal Comping/Tuning & Processing 4. Background Music & SFX (Sound Effects) 5. Audio editing and Noise Reduction 6. Audiobook editing (ACX) I pride myself on being extremely professional and aim to always deliver a job well before deadline. Let's collaborate to create exceptional audio experiences that resonate with your audience and elevate your projects to new heights.

  • Sound Mixing
  • Audio Editing
  • Vocal Tuning
  • Audio Mastering
  • Music Production
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Voice-Over Recording
  • Manual Vocal Tuning
  • Foley Effects
  • Background Music
  • Noise Reduction
  • Podcast Editing
  • Ambient Sound Design
  • Audiobook Editing
  • Stem Mixing & Mastering
Arnaud L.

London, United Kingdom

$50/hr
5.0
80 jobs

My standard is simple: I produce podcasts I’d genuinely want to listen to. With a decade of experience in national radio, I bring broadcast standards to modern podcasts, helping brands and creators develop a premium sound that attracts serious sponsors, high-profile guests, and loyal listeners. Whether you need audio-only editing, a complete sonic identity, or professional sound mixing for your video podcast, I offer 3 tailored production tiers: ⬜️ The Clean Edit 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘱𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘴 (𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳’𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘸) ▫️ Technical Repair: Removal of background noise, echo, mouth clicks, pops, harsh “S” sounds ▫️ Sound Mixing: Professional EQ and compression for warm broadcast-quality clarity ▫️ Audio Mastering: Balanced tonal and loudness levels for consistent playback across devices ▫️ Final Output: Engaging, effortless listening experience optimized for long-form listening ⬜️ The Broadcast Edit 𝘈 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭, 𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘸 (𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘰, 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘴) ▫️ Everything in The Clean Edit ▫️ Invisible Edits: Seamless removal of filler words, slip-ups, restarts, stumbles, repetitions, mistakes ▫️ Flow Refinement: Improving pacing, rhythm, and storytelling while preserving natural flow ▫️ Final Touch: Integration of your intro, outro, ads, and optional engaging cold open ⬜️ The Cinematic Edit 𝘋𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺-𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘴 (𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘰-𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬) ▫️ Everything in The Broadcast Edit ▫️ Advanced Sound Design: A fully immersive soundscape with layered effects ▫️ Custom Scoring: Bespoke music beds and cues to shape emotion and pacing ▫️ Premium Finish: Refined, cinematic sound that captivates your audience Every episode goes through my signature editorial process: a broadcast-standard approach that keeps listeners engaged without ever noticing the edit. You get the discipline and polish of national radio, refined for today’s podcast audience. Send me your files and I’ll return a free 2-minute sample, no commitment needed.

  • Adobe Audition
  • Audio Mastering
  • Sound Mixing
  • Audio Production
  • Noise Reduction
  • Audio Restoration
  • Podcast
  • Audio Post Production
  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Engineering
  • Podcast Production
  • Podcast Editing
  • Podcast Episode
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Descript
  • True Crime
  • Audacity
  • Storytelling
  • Apple Podcasts
  • iZotope RX

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