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Romar A.

Malolos, Philippines

$15/hr
5.0
18 jobs

Hello! I'm a Computer Science student with a passion for graphic design, video editing, and AI-driven content creation. I specialize in Synthesia AI video editing, motion graphics, and presentation design, combining technical expertise with creative vision. ๐Ÿ”น What I Offer: โœ”๏ธ AI Video Editing & Customization (Synthesia) โœ”๏ธ Motion Graphics & Animated Visuals โœ”๏ธ Graphic & Editorial Design (Print & Digital) โœ”๏ธ Presentation & Slide Deck Design โœ”๏ธ Video Post-Production & Enhancement With my CS background, I also integrate automation and tech-driven solutions to optimize workflows and enhance content production.

  • AI Video Generation
  • AI Content Creation
  • Graphic Design
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Video Editing
  • Presentation Design
  • Social Media Management
  • AI Video Generator
Amusan O.

Osogbo, Nigeria

$5/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Most brands and creators have content ideas. Very few have a consistent, professional AI video system turning those ideas into weekly content that actually performs. If your social media feels inconsistent, your course videos look unpolished, or you are still spending hours filming and editing every week, the problem is not your product or your brand. It is the absence of a proper AI video workflow. And that is fixable. I help brands, coaches, agencies, and course creators build reliable AI video content systems using the most advanced tools available today. From realistic AI avatars and faceless social media content to full course production and product promotion videos, I handle the entire process from brief to final delivery so you never have to coordinate between a scriptwriter, editor, and video producer again. What I help you fix: ๐Ÿ“Œ Inconsistent or completely absent social media video content ๐Ÿ“Œ Course and membership videos that take weeks to produce and still look unprofessional ๐Ÿ“Œ Product promotion content that gets ignored because the hook and pacing are wrong ๐Ÿ“Œ Over-reliance on filming yourself every time you need new content ๐Ÿ“Œ AI avatar videos that look obviously fake and damage brand trust ๐Ÿ“Œ No clear content system, just one-off videos that never build momentum What that looks like in practice: I have helped fitness brands, digital coaches, e-commerce businesses, and personal brands create weekly AI video content that maintains a consistent brand identity across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook. The difference between AI content that gets scrolled past and AI content that converts comes down to three things: realism of the avatar, strength of the hook, and how well the video is built around what the algorithm is already rewarding in your niche. That is exactly what I focus on. What I build for your brand: โœ… AI avatar and founder clone content : realistic AI avatars built from your photos and videos, maintained consistently across different outfits, environments, and scripts so your brand shows up professionally without you filming every piece of content yourself โœ… Social media and UGC video production : research-driven short-form videos for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts built around the hook structures, pacing, and creative angles that are already driving views and conversions in your niche, customized to your brand and product โœ… Product and brand promotion videos : short-form video content combining strong hooks, clean visuals, captions, and sound design built to promote your product across every major social platform and drive real results โœ… Online course and membership content : full course modules, lesson videos, student onboarding, webinar replay editing, and Kajabi setup for coaches and educators who want to launch faster without spending weeks in front of a camera โœ… Launch and growth content : sales page videos, course promo content, lead magnet videos, and short-form funnel content built to move your audience from awareness to purchase โœ… Full AI video workflow documentation : a clear repeatable system handed to you so your team can brief, approve, and scale content output without starting from scratch every week. Results I focus on: ๐Ÿ“Œ Consistent weekly video output without filming bottlenecks ๐Ÿ“Œ Higher engagement and watch time through stronger hooks and pacing ๐Ÿ“Œ Realistic AI avatars that maintain brand trust across every platform ๐Ÿ“Œ Faster course and product launches through a streamlined production workflow ๐Ÿ“Œ Short-form content built around what is actually converting in your niche right now, Few out of the AI tools and platforms I work with: ๐Ÿ“ HeyGen, Synthesia, Runway, Kling, Higgsfield, Veo : avatar creation, lip-sync, and video generation ๐Ÿ“ ElevenLabs, Midjourney, Flux: voice, image, and creative asset production ๐Ÿ“ CapCut, Canva : editing, captions, sound design, and branded templates ๐Ÿ“ Kajabi, Teachable, Thinkific: course platform setup and content delivery ๐Ÿ“ ChatGPT: research, scripting, and content strategy I stay current with every major AI video platform so the tools I use always match what the project actually needs, not what was relevant two years ago. If you are producing content inconsistently, spending too much time filming, or your AI video attempts are not landing the way you expected, send me a message. I will tell you exactly what I would fix first.

  • Synthesia
  • AI Video Generation
  • AI Video Generator
  • AI Image Generator
  • AI Image Generation
  • UGC
  • Video Ad
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Presentation Design
  • Sora
  • Kajabi
  • Midjourney AI
  • Runway
  • Video Editing
  • 360-Degree Video
  • 360-Degree Video Editing
  • Viral Marketing
  • Video Commercial
  • Video Animation
  • Video Editing & Production
God'swill A.

Lagos, Nigeria

$6/hr
5.0
13 jobs

MOST BRANDS DON'T HAVE A CONTENT PROBLEM, THEY HAVE A PERFOMANCE PROBLEM They post videos that look decentโ€ฆ but donโ€™t convert. They run ads that spend moneyโ€ฆ but donโ€™t scale. Thatโ€™s where I come in. Iโ€™m an AI Video Creator and AI Video Production Specialist focused on UGC Videos, Short-Form Video Ads, and Cinematic AI Video Creation that look premium, feel authentic, and are built to convert across TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook Video Ads, and YouTube Shorts. I combine AI Generative Video, advanced Text-to-Video Creation, and professional Video Editing & Production to deliver high-impact content without actors, studios, or massive budgets. What I Help Brands Achieve: โ€ข High-converting AI UGC Videos that donโ€™t feel like ads โ€ข Scroll-stopping Short Video Ads built for performance โ€ข Professional AI Product Demo Videos and Testimonial Videos โ€ข Realistic AI Spokesperson Videos & Talking Head Videos โ€ข Cinematic AI Commercial Videos with emotional storytelling โ€ข Platform-optimized AI Social Media Videos designed for watch time and conversions My Core Services: โ€ข AI Video Creation & AI Video Editing โ€ข AI Video Ads & AI Ad Campaign Videos โ€ข AI Brand Videos & AI Promo Videos โ€ข AI eCommerce Product Videos โ€ข AI Explainer Videos & Demo Videos โ€ข Video Post-Editing, Color Grading & Motion Graphics โ€ข AI Voiceover, AI Narration & AI Text-to-Speech Tools & AI Workflow: I work with VEO 3 (Google Veo), Sora AI, Runway Gen-3, Runway Gen-2, Pika Labs, HeyGen, Synthesia, and Midjourney, combined with Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects to produce ultra-realistic AI video scenes with cinematic lighting, motion enhancement, and clean subtitles. Every project is built around performance, not just aesthetics. Industries I Serve: eCommerce | DTC Brands | Tech | Finance | Beauty | Lifestyle | SaaS | Education | Coaches & Agencies If youโ€™re looking for: โ€ข AI Video Creator โ€ข AI Video Production โ€ข Short-Form Video Ads โ€ข Cinematic AI Storytelling โ€ข AI UGC Videos that actually convert Letโ€™s build content that performs, not just content that exists. ๐Ÿ“ฉ Send a message and letโ€™s scale your video marketing. AI Video Creator | AI Video Editor | AI Video Production Specialist | Cinematic AI Video Creation | Ai-Generative Video | AI Visual Storytelling | AI Cinematic Storytelling | AI UGC Videos | Short-Form Video Ads | AI Video Ads | AI Commercial Videos | AI Promo Videos | AI Brand Videos | AI Product Demo Videos | AI eCommerce Product Videos | AI Social Media Videos | TikTok Video Ads | Instagram Reels | YouTube Shorts | Facebook Video Ads | Spokesperson Video | AI Spokesperson Videos | AI Avatar Videos | Talking Head Videos | AI Realistic Presenter Videos | AI Explainer Videos | Testimonial Videos | Demo Videos | Text-to-Video Creation | Generative Filmmaking | Generative Video Editing | AI Motion Enhancement | AI Video Rendering | Ultra-Realistic AI Video Scenes | AI Voiceover | AI Narration | AI Text-to-Speech | Video Post-Editing | Video Marketing | AI Ad Campaign Videos | AI Short-Form Ads | Creative Video Production | AI Creative Studio | VEO 3 (Google Veo) | Sora AI | Runway Gen-2 | Runway Gen-3 | Pika Labs | HeyGen | Synthesia | Midjourney | Kaiber | Adobe Premiere Pro | Adobe After Effects | Motion Graphics | Color Grading | Visual Effects AI Video Creator | AI Video Editor | AI Video Production Specialist | Cinematic AI Video Creation | Ai-Generative Video | AI Visual Storytelling | AI Cinematic Storytelling | AI UGC Videos | Short-Form Video Ads | AI Video Ads | AI Commercial Videos | AI Promo Videos | AI Brand Videos | AI Product Demo Videos | AI eCommerce Product Videos | AI Social Media Videos | TikTok Video Ads | Instagram Reels | YouTube Shorts | Facebook Video Ads | Spokesperson Video | AI Spokesperson Videos | AI Avatar Videos | Talking Head Videos | AI Realistic Presenter Videos | AI Explainer Videos | Testimonial Videos | Demo Videos | Text-to-Video Creation | Generative Filmmaking | Generative Video Editing | AI Motion Enhancement | AI Video Rendering | Ultra-Realistic AI Video Scenes | AI Voiceover | AI Narration | AI Text-to-Speech | Video Post-Editing | Video Marketing | AI Ad Campaign Videos | AI Short-Form Ads | Creative Video Production | AI Creative Studio | VEO 3 (Google Veo) | Sora AI | Runway Gen-2 | Runway Gen-3 | Pika Labs | HeyGen | Synthesia | Midjourney | Kaiber | Adobe Premiere Pro | Adobe After Effects | Motion Graphics | Color Grading | Visual Effects

  • AI-Generated Video
  • AI Video Generation
  • AI Video Generator
  • Video Production
  • UGC
  • Video Ad
  • Video Editing
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Motion Graphics
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Short Video Ad
  • Video Animation
  • Social Media Video
  • TikTok Video
  • Runway Gen-2
Funmilayo O.

Akure, Nigeria

$5/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hi! Iโ€™m an experienced AI Video Creator & Editor specializing in producing highโ€‘quality, engaging video content using the latest AI tools โ€” including Veo3, HeyGen, Runway, Synthesia, and Sor. I help businesses, creators, and marketers bring ideas to life with visually stunning and conversionโ€‘focused videos. ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ˆ ๐‚๐š๐ง ๐ƒ๐จ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ With a strong focus on detail, visual impact, and audience engagement, I offer fullโ€‘service AI video production that includes: โœ… AIโ€‘Generated Videos from scripts, prompts, or concepts โœ… Tailored Video Editing: cuts, transitions, effects, motion graphics โœ… AI Voiceovers: natural and multilingual narration โœ… Captions, Subtitles, & Branding Elements โœ… Optimization for Social Media: Reels, Shorts, TikTok, YouTube โœ… Explainers, Promos, UGC Ads, Eโ€‘Learning, and Corporate Content ๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐‚๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐‚๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฌ๐ž ๐Œ๐ž ๐Ÿ”น I combine creative storytelling with AI precision, not just automated clips. ๐Ÿ”น I deliver scrollโ€‘stopping content tailored to your audience and goals. ๐Ÿ”น Fast turnaround with professional polish and multiple revisions. ๐Ÿ”น I understand marketing and engagement โ€” not just visuals. Whether you need short social ads or longer brand videos, I ensure every project looks premium and performs well on your platforms. ๐ˆ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ ๐ˆ ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ž ๐ŸŽฏ Eโ€‘Commerce Brands & Product Ads ๐ŸŽฏ Coaches & Course Creators ๐ŸŽฏ YouTubers & Influencers ๐ŸŽฏ Social Media Campaigns ๐ŸŽฏ Corporate Presentations & Tutorials ๐“๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ & ๐“๐ž๐œ๐ก๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ ๐ˆ ๐Œ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ Veo3, HeyGen, Runway, Synthesia, Sor โ€” AI creation DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, CapCut โ€” fine editing and finish ElevenLabs, Murf, Descript โ€” AI voiceovers Canva, MidJourney โ€” branding & thumbnails ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎโ€™๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐†๐ž๐ญ โœจ Premium, platformโ€‘ready videos โœจ Attentionโ€‘grabbing visuals and hooks โœจ Engaging narration and effects โœจ Onโ€‘brand storytelling that drives results Letโ€™s collaborate and bring your vision to life with AIโ€‘powered videos that convert. Message me today Iโ€™d love to discuss your project!

  • AI Video Generation
  • AI Video Generator
  • Animation
  • AI Audio Generation
  • AI Content Creation
  • AI Development
  • AI Content Writing
  • AI Agent Development
  • AI Builder
  • AI Consulting
  • AI File Format
  • AI App Development
  • Text Formatting
  • AI Audio Generator
  • AI Chatbot
Muhammad S.

Faisalabad, Pakistan

$25/hr
4.9
92 jobs

๐ŸŽฌ AI Video Creator | Veo | Runway | Kling | Higgsfield | UGC & Cinematic Ads I create high-quality AI videos that feel real, cinematic, and built to convert. From UGC ads and product videos to cinematic short films, brand storytelling, and viral short-form content - I turn ideas into polished, engaging videos using the most advanced AI tools available today. Iโ€™m not someone โ€œlearning AI video.โ€ I specialize in it professionally and have already earned $11K+ on Upwork creating AI-generated content for clients across multiple industries. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Industries Iโ€™ve Worked With: โ€ข Healthcare & wellness โ€ข Law firms โ€ข Ecommerce brands โ€ข Furniture brands โ€ข Tech & SaaS โ€ข Skincare & beauty โ€ข Protein bars & supplements โ€ข Content creators & personal brands โ€ข Product launches & startup campaigns โšก Types of Videos I Create: โ€ข AI UGC ads โ€ข Cinematic short films โ€ข Product commercials โ€ข Talking head / avatar videos โ€ข TikTok, Reels & Shorts โ€ข Explainer videos โ€ข Brand trailers โ€ข Story-driven ads โ€ข AI podcast clips โ€ข Viral short-form content ๐Ÿ”ง AI & Editing Stack I Use Daily: โ€ข Google Veo 3 (Primary generation tool) โ€ข Kling 3.0 โ€ข Seedance 2.0 โ€ข Higgsfield โ€ข Runway โ€ข Midjourney โ€ข ElevenLabs โ€ข Adobe Premiere Pro ๐Ÿง  What Makes Me Different: โ€ข Strong understanding of cinematic pacing & storytelling โ€ข Realistic AI outputs without the typical โ€œAI lookโ€ โ€ข Scene-by-scene planning from concept to final edit โ€ข Consistent characters, lighting, mood, and camera movement โ€ข Native editing style for TikTok, Instagram Reels & YouTube Shorts โ€ข Fast turnaround without sacrificing quality โ€ข Flexible with client budgets ๐Ÿค โ€ข Unlimited revisions until the final result feels right I focus on creating videos that donโ€™t just โ€œlook coolโ€ โ€” they hold attention, feel natural, and perform well for ads, branding, and social media. ๐Ÿš€ If youโ€™re building something bold and need premium AI-powered video content that actually stands out, letโ€™s work together.

  • Synthesia
  • AI Video Generation
  • AI Video Generator
  • AI Image Generation
  • AI Image Generator
  • Runway
  • Midjourney AI
  • Stable Diffusion
  • Flux
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
Uche J.

Akure, Nigeria

$15/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Are you looking for a professional AI Video Creator, AI Video Editor, Video Editing Specialist, and Motion Graphics Designer who can turn ideas into scroll-stopping, cinematic, and high-converting content using advanced AI Video Editing, Video Production, and Motion Graphics techniques? Most videos fail because they look generic, lack storytelling, and donโ€™t capture attention in the first 1โ€“3 seconds. I solve that problem using a powerful combination of AI Video Creation, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, and Performance Marketing strategy to produce high-performing content designed for engagement, retention, and conversions. Youโ€™re in the right place if you need a reliable AI Video Editor, Video Editing expert, and Motion Graphics Designer who understands both creativity and marketing performance. I help brands, businesses, and creators produce high-impact content using AI Video Editing, AI Video Generation, and professional Video Production techniques optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Meta Ads. My focus is not just Video Editing โ€” it is Video Editing that converts. WHAT I CREATE AI Video Ads & Video Commercials I specialize in AI Video Ads, Video Editing, and Motion Graphics designed for high conversion. These AI Video Ads are optimized for performance marketing, product launches, and brand awareness campaigns. Every AI Video Ad is built using advanced Video Editing techniques and Motion Graphics to maximize engagement. UGC & Social Media Content I create UGC-style Video Editing content that feels authentic, viral, and native to social media platforms. As an AI Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer, I create short-form Video Editing content for Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook that increases engagement and reach. AI Avatar & Talking Head Videos I produce AI Avatar videos and talking head Video Editing content using advanced AI Video Generation tools. These AI Video Editing solutions are perfect for brands, educators, and businesses that need scalable Video Production and Motion Graphics storytelling. Explainer Videos & Motion Graphics As a Motion Graphics Designer and Video Editing expert, I create explainer videos that simplify complex ideas using clean Motion Graphics and professional Video Editing techniques. Corporate & Marketing Videos I provide professional Video Editing, Motion Graphics, and AI Video Production for corporate branding, marketing campaigns, and business storytelling. E-Learning & Training Videos I design structured educational Video Editing content using Motion Graphics and AI Video Production tools. WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME Clients choose me because I combine Video Editing, Motion Graphics, AI Video Editing, and Video Production with marketing strategy. Expert in AI Video Editing, Video Production & Motion Graphics Strong experience in AI Video Ads and Video Editing Focus on Social Media Video Editing that converts Advanced AI Video Generation workflow Platform optimized Video Editing for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube & Facebook Every project is built to: Capture attention in the first seconds Increase engagement using Motion Graphics Improve conversions through Video Editing strategy TOOLS I USE AI Video: Sora, Runway, Veo, Kling, HeyGen, Synthesia Editing: Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve Design: Photoshop, Illustrator AI Tools: Midjourney, ElevenLabs WHAT MAKES MY WORK DIFFERENT I donโ€™t just do Video Editing โ€” I build Video Marketing systems. By combining AI Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Video Production, and AI Video Ads, I create content that is: Visually engaging Emotionally compelling Built for performance LETโ€™S WORK If you need AI Video Ads, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, UGC content, explainer videos, or corporate Video Production, I can deliver high-quality results. KEYWORDS AI Video Editor, AI Video Editing, AI Video Generation, AI Video Ads, AI-Generated Video, Video Editing, Video Editing & Production, Video Production, Video Post-Editing, Motion Graphics, Motion Graphics Designer, Video Animation, Cinematic Video Editing, Promotional Video Editing, Brand Video Editing, Social Media Video Editing, Short Form Video Editing, TikTok Video Editing, Instagram Reels Editing, YouTube Shorts Editing, Viral Video Editing, Creative Video Editing, Professional Video Editing, Advanced Video Editing, Video Marketing, Performance Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Video Advertising, Social Media Content, Instagram Content Creation, Content Creation, Videography, UGC Ads, Brand Videos, Advertisement Videos, Marketing Video Production, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Runway AI, Sora AI, Veo AI, Kling AI, HeyGen, Synthesia, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, Graphic Design, AI Video Editor, AI Video Editing, AI Video Generation, AI Video Ads, AI-Generated Video, Video Editing, Video Editing & Production, Video Production, Video Post-Editing

  • Video Editing & Production
  • Video Editing
  • Video Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Video Post-Editing
  • AI-Generated Video
  • Video Production
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Motion Graphics
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Video Advertising
  • Social Media Content
  • Instagram
  • Content Creation
  • Videography
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Premiere Pro

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Synthesia developer hiring guide

Synthesia developers help businesses turn scripts, brand assets, and AI avatars into professional video content for training, product demos, onboarding, internal communications, and marketing campaigns. Whether you need localized onboarding videos, reusable branded templates, or API-driven video generation tied to a content workflow, hiring a Synthesia developer can help you scale production while keeping scripts, captions, brand consistency, and distribution needs organized. If your project also includes live-action editing or post-production work, you may want to explore hiring a video editor for complementary support.

What does a Synthesia developer do?

A Synthesia developer creates AI-generated video workflows using Synthesia, turning text scripts into avatar-based videos with voice-overs, branded scenes, captions, and export-ready files. Typical responsibilities include structuring scripts into scenes, selecting avatars and voices, applying brand kits or visual guidelines, adding captions and subtitles, optimizing videos for different formats, and exporting final files or sharing links ready for distribution.

Common deliverables include finished AI videos with captions, reusable Synthesia templates, API integration setups for programmatic video creation, SCORM packages for learning management system (LMS) use where supported, multilingual video versions with localized voice-overs, and documentation for internal teams. Depending on project scope, a Synthesia developer may collaborate with content strategists on scripts, instructional designers on training structure, or marketing teams that manage publishing after handoff.

How to hire a Synthesia developer on Upwork

Hiring a Synthesia developer on Upwork follows four steps: post a clear job, evaluate candidates based on relevant work, interview top choices, and finalize scope before the contract begins.

Step 1: Post a job

Start by describing what you need delivered, not just the tool you want someone to use. A strong Synthesia job post includes:

  • Video type and intended audience, such as training, marketing, product demo, or internal communications

  • Quantity, length, and format, such as five 2-minute landscape videos or ten 30-second social clips

  • Script status, including whether scripts are final, need review, or require writing support

  • Avatar and voice needs, including stock avatars, custom avatar requirements, language, and accent

  • Branding requirements, such as brand kit use, visual guidelines, logos, and provided assets

  • Caption and subtitle expectations, including synced captions, multilingual subtitles, and review needs

  • Output format and distribution needs, such as MP4 export, share link, or LMS package

  • Whether the project requires templates, API work, automation, or ongoing production

  • Timeline, revision limits, approval process, and success criteria

Use the Job Post Generator, powered by Umaโ„ข, Upworkโ€™s Mindful AI, to draft a customizable job post. Describe your project in a few sentences, and Uma will create a starting point you can refine. You can also review this job description template guide to structure your post around deliverables, requirements, and timeline.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Review proposals and shortlist candidates whose portfolios match your project type. Focus on:

  • Portfolio examples showing Synthesia videos similar to your use case, such as training, marketing, explainer, or localized videos

  • Case studies or client testimonials that explain workflow, turnaround time, and communication

  • Experience with templates, API automation, or SCORM/LMS packaging if your project requires it

  • A proposal that explains how the freelancer will handle script review, avatar selection, revisions, and quality assurance

  • Client reviews with feedback on responsiveness, attention to detail, and brand guideline adherence

  • Availability, time zone overlap if needed, and a clear process for stakeholder reviews

  • Talent badges such as Top Rated or Expert-Vetted, which can signal consistent client satisfaction

Candidates who explain how they review captions, maintain brand consistency, and hand off files often create a smoother process with fewer late-stage revisions.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Interview top choices with a structured 20-30 minute agenda that validates production workflow, quality assurance, and communication style. During the interview:

  • Walk through your project needs and ask how they would approach script-to-video production

  • Ask how they select avatars, voices, pacing, and scene layouts for a specific audience

  • Discuss how they review captions, timing, pronunciation, and brand consistency

  • Confirm how they manage feedback, revision rounds, and approval checkpoints

  • For advanced projects, ask about API access, template IDs, webhook configuration, or LMS requirements

  • Clarify how they hand off final files, templates, documentation, and usage notes

Role-specific questions might include: โ€œHow do you handle multilingual video production?โ€ or โ€œWhat is your process for creating reusable Synthesia templates?โ€ You can use Instant Interviews to collect video responses early, then use Upworkโ€™s video interviewing tools to keep communication in one place.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Before work starts, align on deliverables, timeline, revision limits, payment structure, and communication expectations. Use Upworkโ€™s contract workroom to document milestones, approvals, and scope changes in one place. For fixed-price projects, funded milestones keep project funds tied to approved milestones and release payment when deliverables are approved.

Before the project starts:

  • List final deliverables, including video count, length, format, captions, and export type

  • Set milestones for fixed-price work or weekly expectations for hourly contracts

  • Define success criteria, such as brand guideline adherence, caption accuracy, or LMS upload validation

  • Confirm what source materials you will provide, such as scripts, brand assets, logo files, and style guides

  • Document the revision process, including how many rounds are included and how approved changes will be handled

  • Confirm communication cadence, including update frequency, review checkpoints, and escalation path

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How much does hiring a Synthesia developer cost?

Hiring a Synthesia developer often costs between $500 for a focused AI video and $12,000 or more for an enterprise-level LMS package or automated production workflow. Costs vary based on video quantity, script readiness, localization needs, template complexity, API work, revision cycles, and quality assurance requirements. For adjacent video work, you can review video editor hourly rates and general Upwork hourly rates for broader market context.

The following table shows typical Synthesia project types, cost ranges, and the expertise usually required.

One-off AI video production

$500-$1,500 /project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Finished AI video with captions
  • Export-ready file or share link
  • One round of minor revisions

Branded video template workflow

$1,500-$4,500 /project

Mid-level
  • Reusable Synthesia template
  • Sample pilot video
  • Usage documentation for internal teams

API or automation integration

$3,000-$8,000 /project

Mid-level to senior
  • API proof of concept
  • Template IDs and workflow mapping
  • Webhook or event handling setup

LMS-ready video package

$4,000-$12,000+ /project

Senior-level
  • SCORM-packaged training videos where supported
  • Caption and localization QA checklist
  • LMS upload and completion criteria documentation

Ongoing production support

$2,000-$6,000 /project

Mid-level to senior
  • Monthly video batch
  • Template and asset library maintenance
  • Revision log and optimization notes

These ranges reflect typical market estimates based on scope and complexity. Actual costs depend on script readiness, asset availability, number of stakeholders, revision limits, platform plan requirements, and timeline.

FAQs about Synthesia developers

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a Synthesia developer worth it?

Hiring a Synthesia developer is often worth it when your team needs repeatable AI video production rather than a single one-off video. Synthesia can support avatar-based videos, voice-overs, captions, templates, translations, and enterprise publishing workflows, which can be useful for training, product education, internal communications, and localized marketing.

The strongest business case is usually volume and repeatability. If your project includes localized videos for multiple markets, reusable templates, API-driven automation, or LMS-ready training content, a skilled Synthesia developer can help reduce production friction and maintain consistency across batches.

What kinds of projects can a Synthesia developer work on?

Synthesia developers can work on marketing videos, product demos, explainer videos, employee onboarding, compliance training, process walkthroughs, executive messages, localized video content, reusable templates, API automation, and LMS-ready training packages where supported.

The right project type depends on your content volume, localization needs, distribution channels, and review process. As covered above, include video count, length, audience, script status, output format, and approval steps in your project scope.

What should I include in a Synthesia developer job post?

To hire a Synthesia developer, your job post should include final deliverables, video type, audience, quantity, runtime, script status, avatar and voice needs, brand guidelines, caption requirements, output format, timeline, and revision limits.

You should also state whether the project requires templates, API work, multilingual production, or LMS packaging. This clarity helps candidates propose a realistic process, timeline, and budget.

Do I need a Synthesia developer or an AI video editor?

You need a Synthesia developer when your project centers on Synthesia workflows, such as converting scripts into avatar-based videos, building reusable templates, automating video generation through APIs, or preparing training videos for LMS use.

You may need an AI video editor or general video editor when your project includes live footage, screen recordings, color correction, motion graphics, or advanced post-production beyond Synthesiaโ€™s core workflow. Some projects benefit from both roles.

Can Synthesia videos be used in a learning management system (LMS)?

Synthesia videos can be exported as SCORM packages for LMS use where the feature is available on the clientโ€™s plan. SCORM packaging can help teams upload training videos to an LMS and define completion criteria.

If your project requires LMS delivery, confirm plan access, SCORM version requirements, completion tracking needs, and LMS testing steps before work begins. As mentioned earlier, ask candidates about SCORM packaging and LMS validation during the interview.