Short-form video editing
Short-Form Video Editor for Reels, TikToks & YouTube Shorts
I edit vertical video that has to earn the first three seconds: hooks, captions, sound design and pacing tuned for the platform it lands on. I also build my own After Effects plugins, so effects work that would normally be a bottleneck is something I can automate rather than avoid.
What you get
Instagram Reels & TikToks
Full edit from raw footage: hook, cuts, captions, sound design and a thumbnail frame, delivered in the right aspect ratio and length.
YouTube Shorts
Repurposing long-form footage into Shorts that stand alone, with retention-shaped pacing rather than a straight trim.
UGC-style ads
Creator-style ad edits with multiple hook variants so you can test which opening actually performs.
Motion graphics & After Effects
Text animation, transitions and effects built in After Effects — including with plugins I wrote myself.
Ongoing content retainers
A fixed number of edits per week with a shared drive, a consistent look and a predictable turnaround.
How it works
- 01
Send footage & references
You drop raw clips in a shared folder and point me at two or three edits whose style you like.
- 02
First cut in 48 hours
You get a watermarked first cut fast, so notes happen early rather than after the whole edit is locked.
- 03
Revisions & delivery
Two rounds of revisions included, then final exports per platform with captions burned in or as a separate file.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best length and aspect ratio for a Reel?
9:16 vertical at 1080x1920. For Reels and TikToks, 15 to 30 seconds performs most consistently unless the story genuinely needs longer; YouTube Shorts can run up to 60 seconds. What matters more than length is that the first three seconds state the payoff.
How fast is your turnaround?
A first cut usually comes back within 48 hours of receiving the footage, and final delivery within three to four days. Retainer clients get a standing weekly slot.
Do you write the hooks and captions too?
Yes. I write the on-screen hook and caption text as part of the edit, and I'll usually deliver two or three hook variants for ads so you can test them.
What do you need from me to start?
Raw footage, your brand fonts and colours if you have them, and a couple of reference edits. Everything else — pacing, captions, sound — I handle.