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By commissioning this project, I'm searching for a proficient thumbnail editor who can assist me in creating bold and eye-catching thumbnails. Key tasks: - A focus on colour correction. - Skillful retouching for the desired high quality. - Remove backgrounds for a focused preview. - Be able to design clickbait thumbnails that are striking. Requirements: - The theme is both bold and eye-catching. - Considers the use of dramatic fonts and powerful imagery as essential design elements. - Able to manipulate facial expressions using AI technology or equivalent. Ideal candidates would be well-versed in image editing software, have an understanding of what catches the viewer's attention and holds a keen eye for detail. I am looking for someone with exceptional visual desi...

I'm looking for a skilled Wikipedia editor to update a public figure's Wikipedia page with verifiable, online sources I will provide. Key Requirements: - Skilled Wikipedia Editor: You should have a proven track record of editing Wikipedia pages, ideally public figure pages. - Access to Online Sources: You will need to be able to access and incorporate the online sources I provide.

I'm in need of a video editor to assist with creating an engaging, animated explainer tutorial video. Key Requirements: - Proficiency in video editing software is essential. Please specify your experience with any of the following: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or Sony Vegas Pro. - Strong understanding of video editing techniques, particularly for tutorial videos. This project focuses on creating an animated explainer tutorial video. The freelancer should be able to: - Leverage animation software to create engaging and informative visuals that help explain the tutorial content. - Ensure the video remains clear and concise to assist viewers in understanding the tutorial's key concepts. Ideal Skills and Experience: - Proven experience in video editing and specific...

I'm in need of a video editor to assist with creating an engaging, animated explainer tutorial video. Key Requirements: - Proficiency in video editing software is essential. Please specify your experience with any of the following: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or Sony Vegas Pro. - Strong understanding of video editing techniques, particularly for tutorial videos. This project focuses on creating an animated explainer tutorial video. The freelancer should be able to: - Leverage animation software to create engaging and informative visuals that help explain the tutorial content. - Ensure the video remains clear and concise to assist viewers in understanding the tutorial's key concepts. Ideal Skills and Experience: - Proven experience in video editing and specific...

I am in need of a creative and professional video editor to assist in repurposing one of my videos into five smaller, engaging marketing videos. Purpose: - These videos will be used to promote a specific product or service across multiple platforms. Platforms: - The final products will be optimized for social media, web and also suitable for email marketing campaigns. Audience: - Specifically targeting age group 36-45 and above. Therefore, the design, tone, and messaging of the videos should be relatable and appealing to this demographic. Ideal Skills: - Proficiency in video editing softwares - Solid understanding of digital marketing and social media trends - Experience in creating content for age group 36+ - Ability to deliver on time, maintaining the high quality. Should ...

...main issues on my WordPress website. Firstly, the ticket purchase functionality no longer works, and secondly, I require the identification of the root cause of this problem. KEY TASKS: - Troubleshoot the ticket purchasing feature, which is currently non-functional - Determine the cause of the issue The website was built using WordPress and the payment functionality is managed by the WP Travel Engine plugin. While there are no error messages displayed to users, the system does not allow for successful ticket purchases. Your role is to fix this issue and ensure that the payment and ticket purchase processes are fully operational. Ideal candidates for this project should have: - Extensive experience in WordPress development - A deep understanding of the WP ...

I'm seeking a skilled video editor to work on my YouTube channel. The videos will be a mix of Vlogs and Tutorials, each ranging between 5-10 minutes in length. Key Responsibilities: - Edit Vlog and Tutorial videos for 5-10-minute duration - Implement custom graphics in post-production The ideal candidate will have: - Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) - Experience in editing Vlogs and Tutorials - A strong portfolio demonstrating custom graphics creation - Good communication skills to understand my vision and bring it to life If you're a talented video editor with an eye for engaging content, I'd love to hear from you.

I'm in need of a talented video editor to help bring my vlogs to life. Each video will be around 10-15 minutes long and I'm looking for someone who can match my desired style, which is a good pace and chic/elegant. In terms of video editing specifics, I'm hoping to incorporate cute and feminine transitions to make the videos more engaging. Key Requirements: - Video editing experience, especially in the realm of vlogging content - Able to maintain a good pace and chic/elegant style - Skilled in incorporating cute and feminine transitions The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a solid understanding of the Youtube vlogging landscape, and be creative in their approach to video editing. Please INCLUDE any relevant examples of your work.

I am a content creator on YouTube launching a course in the fall of 2024, I am offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced video editor to create an engaging and dynamic learning journey for my audience. Project Objectives: - Edit a total of ~ 25-30 videos, which will make up the lessons for the course. Video length will be anywhere from 5-15 minutes each. Total edited video content will be 3-4 hours. Footage will include 2 camera angles and potentially some b-roll of relevant information to be supplied by me. - Integrate branding assets into edits for cohesive, sleek, professional, and engaging online course videos. - Enhancing the footage with animations and effects to maintain student engagement and improve knowledge retention. This will include some on-screen grap...

I'm seeking a skilled video editor to enhance my YouTube videos. Key Responsibilities: - Edit videos with a focus on educational content - Add text overlays to emphasize key points Ideal Candidate: - Prior experience in editing YouTube videos - Proficiency in adding engaging text overlays - Ability to maintain a consistent educational tone throughout the video

I need a word background editor for my CV and cover letter that's creative and understands a chef's profession. She/He must comply with this video tips: This tool must have: - Customizable templates for versatility. - The ability to alter font and color options. - Image insertion functionality to make visually engaging documents. The editor needs to work well with Microsoft Word and other word processing software. Ideally, it will offer designs specific to the culinary profession, creating a bold but professional impression of a head chef. Skills in graphic design and software development are preferred. Expertise or understanding of culinary aesthetics is a bonus.

I'm in need of a skilled video editor and animator to create an elegant and professional intro for an upcoming religious conference named AWC Campmeeting 2024. Key Details: - The intro should be between 30-45 seconds long. - All assets such as photos, logos, and voice-overs will be provided. - Key elements to include are: - Event name and dates - Speaker highlights - Location details - Musical Guest Key Skills: - Proficiency in video editing and animation - Experience with audio editing is a plus - Ability to produce a high-quality, elegant, and professional theme The goal of this project is to create an engaging and impactful introduction that sets the tone for the event and captures the essence of the conference. A freelancer with experience in similar projects an...

I'm in need of a skilled WordPress plugin developer who can create a WordPress plugin for me. The plugin will be used to integrate Gravity Forms with our custom SaaS CRM. Key Requirements: - Integration of Gravity Forms with a custom SaaS CRM: The plugin should seamlessly connect the data collected from Gravity Forms to our custom CRM system - Urgent Timeline: I need this project done ASAP, so I'm looking for someone who can commit to this timeline Ideal Skills and Experience: - Proven experience in WordPress plugin development - Strong knowledge in integrating WordPress with external systems - Familiarity with Gravity Forms and CRM systems. It's beneficial if you have worked with custom CRMs before, though no...

I'm having an issue updating my WordPress site plugins due to a checksum error. Along with this, I can't download newer versions of WordPress. I also need to make sure that my website is compatible with Consent Mode V2. Your responsibilities include: - Diagnosing and resolving the checksum error that prevents me from updating plugins and downloading WordPress updates. - Ensuring the site complies with Consent Mode V2. - Conducting a thorough evaluation of the website to detect any other issues that could be causing the problem. Skills and experience needed: - Proficiency in WordPress, its functioning, and its common issues. - Experience with plugin management and troubleshooting. - Familiarity with web compliance, especially with Consent Mod...

I'm looking for a skilled web developer experienced with WordPress and the Ultimate Affiliate Pro plugin. This project involves implementing specific features and customizations onto my current website. Key Responsibilities: - Implement a dynamic Add-on that allows an unlimited number of associate levels. This should be paired with a unique achievement system for active associates. Ideal Skills and Experience: - Proficiency in WordPress and Ultimate Affiliate Pro Plugin - Strong understanding of affiliate marketing and achievement systems This project offers an exciting challenge for a developer adept at creating specialized tools for affiliate marketing.

I'm seeking a skilled video editor with ample experience in creating engaging, 1-2 minute long animated advertising videos. These will be based on ready-made templates and will come complete with a pre-recorded voice-over. Some key requirements you should be prepared for are: - **Duration:** The video should be between 1-2 minutes long. This is ample time to convey our key messages and establish our brand. - **Goal:** The primary aim of this video is brand awareness. You should have a clear understanding of how to translate this into compelling visuals and message framing. - **Style:** The preference here is for an animated video. It's important to have a portfolio that demonstrates your proficiency in this style. The ideal candidate should demonstrate: - Proficiency...

I need an experienced level designer to design several worlds in Godot 4.3 for me. I will provide the assets and I need the level designer just to create the worlds in a manner that makes sense based on my Game Design Document. I will base my decision based on the portfolio shared, your experience with the Godot 2D editor, and your creativity in bringing ideas from the GDD to life. Thanks all! PS: this is not an asset creation request.

I am seeking a creative and experienced video editor to create a captivating YouTube introduction video to increase the average view duration of my posted content. This video is primarily targeted at young adults and business professionals. - Objective: The aim is to create a video that will hook my viewers, encouraging them to watch more of my posted videos, hence increasing the average view duration. - Video Content: The video will be repurposed from the original recording. - Desired Video Length: The video should be anywhere from 30 seconds to 1 minute long, capturing the audience's interest from the get-go. Ideal Skills: - Experienced with video editing in line with YouTube's format and general style. - Ability to create content that appeals to a mixed audience of yo...

I'm looking to buy a complete and *READY* code for a football management browser game (like Hattrick, Trophy Manager, etc.). Essential features include: - Registration - Team creation and player management - Tactics creation - Transfers - Game simulation - Leagues system. Preferred technologies are JavaScript and C#, but others are acceptable. I'm also open to offers for partially finished games.

I am in need of a versatile video editor who can create engaging and captivating YouTube Kids videos. Add sound effects and animation where needed. Key Responsibilities: - Edit and enhance video content for educational, animated, and music videos - Incorporate suitable cartoon effects, sound effects, and background music - Ensure that the final video is between 20-40 minutes in length Ideal Candidate: - Proficiency in using cartoon and sound effects, as well as selecting suitable background music - Ability to create engaging content that captures the attention of young viewers - Capacity to deliver high-quality, polished video content within the specified length Payment will be done per video. We will provide you with the videos and you have to combine them together, add sounds ...

Hi, I am looking for someone to help me with courier delivery plugin for Botble Laravel CMS. 1) Technical tasks for the delivery person part - I need to add the role of the delivery person (name, phone number, passport photo (2 photos), text fields for biography, login and password) - so that he can log in to his account via login password. - When a customer orders goods, the admin must assign delivery to a certain deliveryman (list of deliverymen) that he delivered the goods to the client and should be the delivery status (picked up the goods, on the way, delivered, canceled). - Deliverer should see how much what goods delivered, new ordered goods (from admin) - notifications of new orders in telegram bot for deliverymen 2) Inside the product in each article should generate a ba...

Searching for a skilled video editor to transform 1-4 hours of wedding footage recorded from 2 different caneras into a cinematic masterpiece. Looking for full length, extended duration film (only cutting out blanks and downtime). Your task will be focused on integrating key elements: speeches, the ceremony, and reception highlights. The ideal freelancer has: - Experience in creating cinematic-style edits - Proficiency in video editing software - Attention to detail in order to capture and enhance the most poignant moments - Good listening skills to correctly implement speech segments. Let's bring the magic of this special day to life! This will be an ongoing project and I shoot almost every weekend! Looking for consistency, clean and creative work, fast delivery (I don'...

I'm in...proficient Python developer who can help compile a Python code, that I have acquired from GitHub, into an executable format for Windows. As the client, I expect: - Understanding the existing Python code and its dependencies - Transforming the Python code into a Windows executable file Successful freelancers should provide a detailed project proposal illustrating how they plan to compile the code to exe on a Windows operating system. Though no specific Python libraries or frameworks were mentioned, a background in Python coding and debugging is paramount. The ideal freelancer should have a deep understanding of Python code, dependencies, and experience dealing with code from GitHub. Experience in generating Windows executable files...

I'm in need of a specially developed Stream Deck plugin, tailored to capturing and instantaneously replaying in-game voice clips. This plugin will not need to integrate with any streaming software, but must have the ability to work seamlessly within gaming environments. Key aspects of this project include: - Development of a button functionality on the Stream Deck that allows clipping of in-game voices. - Instant replay feature for the captured voice clips. - Automatic saving of these voice clips without prompting the user. Firstly, I already use a plugin for the Streamdeck called “Sound Deck” for videogames and this plugin has a feature that allows me to record the voices, or sentences, of my teammates the voice chats and then i can immediate...

...need of a skilled Delphi developer, well-versed with Delphi 5, to work on an existing software project. The goal is to both fix bugs and enhance the software with new features, ultimately improving its performance. Key Responsibilities: - Identify and address issues causing certain features not to work - Implement necessary bug fixes - Integrate new features in a seamless manner - Optimize the code for improved performance familiar with firebird database and report builder. Ideal skills and Experience: - Strong background in Delphi development, specifically with Delphi 5 - Proven track record of fixing bugs and enhancing existing software - Understanding of software optimization techniques - Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team - Strong probl...

I'm in need of a skilled video editor to work on my music videos. Here are some relevant details about the work: - Video type: Music videos. - Duration: The videos are short, lasting less than 3 minutes. - Mood: I'm looking for an editor who can create a dark and edgy vibe. Ideal skills and experiences: - Strong understanding of music videos editing techniques. - Good at creating dark and edgy aesthetics. - Experience in working with short-duration projects. Please share your portfolio with similar works you've completed along your rates and estimated timeline per video in your proposal.

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I'm looking for a skilled video editor to create a captivating 50s video that promotes our upcoming street festival. The video will incorporate photos of graffiti and various events from the show, and needs to be set to the beat of Primal Fear (Drama Effect) music. Key Requirements: - Use of Cool Transitions: I'd like to see engaging and visually appealing transitions that keep viewers interested throughout the video. - Scratches Overlay: Incorporate grungy scratches overlay to add an edgy urban vibe to the video. - Timing to Music: The video should be seamlessly timed to the beat of the provided music, enhancing the overall viewing experience. Ideal Skills and Experience: - Prior experience in creating promotional videos or event coverage is preferred. - Proficiency in...

I'm in need of a skilled content editor for my social networking app. The app is in the development phase, and I'm looking for someone who can assist with creating and editing engaging content for the newsfeed. Key Points: - Focus on social networking app content. - Must have a keen eye for detail. - Ensure the content is engaging and relevant. - Collaborate with the design and development team. Ideal Skills: - Proven experience in content editing. - Strong understanding of social media trends. - Excellent communication skills. - Ability to work in a collaborative environment.

I'm searching for a proficient video editor to help with my YouTube and social media content. Your primary task will be editing videos that will be within the 5-10 minutes range. Key Responsibilities: - Edit YouTube and social media videos - Implement a cinematic editing style Ideal Skills: - Proficient in video editing software - Previous experience in editing YouTube or social media content - Ability to deliver high-quality work - Strong understanding of cinematic editing Please, apply with your portfolio that showcases your previous video editing work.

I am in need of an experienced video editor to help me replace a face in 4-6 scenes of my video with another face. The ideal candidate will have a good eye for detail and the ability to make the replacement look as natural as possible. Key Requirements: - Replace face in 4-6 scenes - Make sure the replacement looks natural - Deliver high-quality video editing work Skills & Experience: - Proven experience in advanced video editing - Familiarity with face replacement techniques - Ability to seamlessly integrate new face into scenes - Strong attention to detail Please provide examples of similar work you've done in the past. I'm looking to hire someone who can deliver high-quality work within a reasonable timeframe.

I'm seeking a skilled video editor to enhance the quality of a 10-minute CCTV footage. The required enhancements include sharpening the image, increasing brightness and contrast, and reducing noise. Key requirements: - Experience in video editing, particularly enhancing quality of CCTV footage - Proficiency in tools for sharpening image, adjusting brightness & contrast, and noise reduction - Strong attention to detail to ensure the enhancements are subtle and natural, not overdone - Efficient delivery within a reasonable timeframe

I require a skilled digital photo editor who can transform an iPhone-taken picture into a polished 24x36 inches print photo. The work involves some vital tasks: - Enlarging the iPhone photo to 24x36 inches without sacrificing the quality of the image. - The photo needs color correction to make it more vibrant and appealing for print. - Image sharpening is also required to enhance the overall detail and make the photo appear crispier in the final print. Experience in using advanced photo enhancing tools and software is a necessity. Familiarity with producing high-resolution, print-ready images is an added advantage. Looking forward to a beautifully finished product that is suitable and ready for printing.

I'm seeking a skilled video editor to enhance my 10-15 minute footage with basic editing services. This includes cutting and trimming, adding background music, titles, subtitles, and basic animations. Ideal Skillset: - Proficient in video editing software - Prior experience with basic video editing - Ability to add animations is a plus - Good understanding of pacing, music, and transitions Please provide a portfolio of your previous works for consideration.

I'm in need of a skilled video editor to help with my YouTube channel that focuses on gaming content. Key Requirements: - You'll be primarily editing gaming videos (less than 10 minutes each), so a good understanding of this genre is essential. - I'd like the editor to add specific video effects to enhance the quality of the content. These include slow motion, animations, and sound effects. Ideal Skills and Experience: - Proficient in video editing software, preferably Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro. - Prior experience with editing gaming content is a big plus. - Creativity and a good eye for detail in adding effects. - Ability to work efficiently to deliver engaging and polished videos. If you're a gaming enthusiast with a knack for video editing...

As the client, I am looking for a skilled audio editor who can add value to my project with their expertise in creating seamless transitions between audio segments. My main objective is achieving a consistent, smooth sound for my audio files. Here are the main tasks involved in the project: - Conduct concise audio editing on the provided files. - Implement crossfade for the transitions to create a uniform sound throughout. The perfect freelancer for this project will have significant experience in audio editing and specialize in creating smooth crossfade transitions. Prior experience with professional audio production and a great understanding of minimising noise interference will also be highly beneficial.

I'm looking for a skilled video editor to craft an impactful soccer highlight reel for college recruitment. The end product should effectively showcase defensive skills and teamwork. The reel should: - Emphasize specific aspects of the game: Mainly, the focus should be on displaying defensive skills and teamwork efforts. The aim is to showcase versatility, strategic planning, and camaraderie. - Include specific matches: I'll provide footage from various games that I want featured prominently in the highlight reel. Ideal candidates should have: - Proven expertise in video editing, and ideally with a focus on sports highlights. - Good understanding of soccer, to accurately reflect gameplay essence. - Creative storytelling skills, to articulate the player's efficienc...

I'm looking for an experienced video editor who can take my raw footage and turn it into a polished, professional commercial video. I know for many of you might not be the winner. It's just the nature of the contest. I suggest not to waste your time and effort, if you are not very good or don't have much experience, or don't have good taste. For you, who would like to try, GOOD LUCK! I appreciate all your effort. I will make sure leave you a great review for you who win. What we need: 30 - 35 second video We are going to use the video for Youtube, FB & Instagram ads. Need the video in these formats: 16:9 , 1:1 & 9:16 More details of the project: Requirements: - Advanced editing skills,

We are a women's apparel brand seeking a skilled and creative freelance video editor to edit a series of ecommerce product videos into short, engaging 10-15 second clips for our website. Project Details: Edit original video footage into high-quality 10-15 second product videos. Include shots of models walking on and off the screen as well as close-up details of the garments. Ensure seamless transitions and a cohesive look and feel across all videos. Deliver final videos in a format optimized for web display. Requirements: Proven experience in video editing, particularly for ecommerce or fashion brands. Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro). Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics. Ability to meet deadlines and work in...

I am currently working on a JavaFX project that is in need of...graphical charts and visualizations. However, the Graphical User Interface (GUI) needs enhancement to ensure a better user experience. • Finish the incomplete JavaFX code and make the project work properly. • Enhance the GUI – it should be pretty straightforward for someone with your skills. • Ensure that the GUI makes logical sense and applies well to the rest of the code. The ideal candidate for this project should be an experienced JavaFX coder comfortable with GUI enhancement implementations. Having excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills will be a plus. so milestone3 is my last task and the zip file contains my code that need to be completed with the task i adde...

I am looking for a talented videographer and editor to create engaging football themed entertainment shorts for my YouTube channel. Key Responsibilities: - Filming and editing a variety of shorts focused on football skills and tricks, match highlights and analysis, as well as news and updates on football events. - Creating high-quality, entertaining content that captivates viewers and enhances the visibility of my channel. Ideal Skills: - Excellent video shooting and editing skills, preferably with experience in sports media. - Deep understanding of YouTube platform and trends. - Strong knowledge of football, and ability to bring out the thrill and passion of the sport in the videos. Your expertise will aid in building my channel's reputation and viewership. Make sure you b...

I'm looking for someone who can do automated selenium test (using python) for a wordpress plugin. You need to write the test cases and automate it.

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I am searching for a skilled video editor to create engaging content for my YouTube channel. The ideal candidate will have experience in a variety of editing styles, including documentary, podcast, cinematic, tutorials, vlogs, and montages. Requirements: - Strong command of advanced editing techniques - Ability to incorporate a range of styles seamlessly - Proficiency in color grading and audio enhancement - Experience with YouTube content creation Please provide examples of your previous work that demonstrate your proficiency in these areas. Your creativity and ability to engage audiences will be key in this project.

Hi, I'm Dipak and I'm looking for a skilled video editor to help me enhance my YouTube videos. The ideal candidate should be able to bring my vision to life and ensure my content is engaging and appealing to my target audience. Key Requirements: - **Video Style**: I prefer a style that is educational and informative. The editor will need to understand how to pace the video, include relevant information, and use effective transitions. - **Incorporate Elements**: I would like the video to contain on-screen text and titles, animations or motion graphics, and fitting background music or sound effects. This will help make the content more engaging and visually appealing to viewers. Ideal Skills and Experience: - Proficient in video editing software, such as Adobe Premi...

I'm looking for an experienced front end developer to make some adaptations and fix some bugs on my WordPress site. Key Requirements: - Extensive experience with WordPress and PHP - Proficient in adapting websites to plugins - Skilled in diagnosing and fixing Front end bugs like layout issues, responsive design problems, and CSS styles(Need to fix issue with content formatting in blog) - Prior experience with MeawApps AI Engine Plugin (the main issue is the chatbot is visible on WP website with basic Theme, but with my installed chatbot is not visible at all) For your application, please focus on your relevant experience. I'm looking for a professional who can swiftly implement these changes with minimal disruption to the site.

I am seeking a skilled YouTube video editor with strong basic editing capabilities and specific knowledge in audio editing. I want the videos will exactly like this sample: and also thumbnails along with videos there is 7 video in week and please let me know about your charge for every video Please mention your every video fees in your proposal. please send me your artworks for youtube video or audio visualizer

...seeking an experienced WordPress Developer to join our team. As a WordPress Developer, you will be responsible for both the frontend and backend development of our WordPress websites. Your main tasks will include creating and editing custom themes and plugins, optimizing website performance, and implementing new features (such as translating plugin language, or overwriting some existing AI features). The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of WordPress, PHP, MySQL, and frontend technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain WordPress websites - Create custom themes and plugins - Optimize website performance - Implement new features and functionalities Requirements: - Proven work ...

I'm in search of a skilled video editor capable of transforming my cricket content into a less than a minute engaging storytelling-style YouTube short reel. I'm specifically interested in someone who can seamlessly integrate animated transitions for an extra layer of visual appeal. - Duration: The project entails editing a clip that is less than a minute long. - Editing Style: Storytelling style editing is preferred. - Special Effects: Incorporate animated transitions. The ideal candidate is someone with: - Prior experience in the storytelling form of video editing. - A knack for adding animated transitions to videos. - A passion for cricket is a plus, but not required.

I'm seeking a skilled video editor to work on my wedding video. Key Elements: - The video is in traditional style, so the editing should be straightforward and chronological. - I expect it to include the ceremony and reception highlights, with appropriate transitions. Ideal Skills: - Proficient in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) - Experience in editing wedding videos - Strong sense of storytelling and emotional connection