Cinematic Instagram Reels Editor

Raw vertical clips, B-roll, and audio tracks are ready on a shared drive—I need them transformed into dramatic, cinematic-style Instagram Reels and the occasional Story. Every edit should feel like a mini-movie: tight pacing, smooth transitions, rich color grading, precise audio sync, and storytelling that hooks viewers in the first three seconds.

Workflow
• I supply footage, a rough brief, and reference links for each piece.
• You cut in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, or any tool you prefer, as long as the final product meets Instagram’s 1080×1920 specs and stays under 60 seconds for Reels (15 seconds for Stories).
• Where a concept needs extra flair—dynamic backgrounds, stylized text, or surreal elements—AI image generation is welcomed. Feel free to leverage Midjourney, DALL-E, or similar tools to create assets that amplify the cinematic mood.
• Completed drafts come back to me in H.264 MP4 plus an editable project file; I reply with any time-coded notes, and we cycle once more for final polish.

Acceptance criteria
– Cinematic, dramatic tone is unmistakable (color, music, pacing).
– Audio layers (dialogue, Foley, music) are balanced and peak-free.
– Transitions are seamless—no jump cuts unless used deliberately for effect.
– Captions or on-screen text, when needed, are burned-in and typo-free.
– Delivered files meet Instagram upload requirements and play smoothly on mobile.

Turnaround for a typical Reel is three business days from brief. If this cadence and creative style fit your wheelhouse, the footage is waiting.