High Retention Short-Form Editor
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
I have raw footage that needs to be turned into attention-grabbing, high-retention social media posts for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. Each video should feel inspirational, opening with a strong hook in the first few seconds and keeping viewers engaged all the way to the call-to-action at the end.
Here’s what I need from you:
• Edit in a 9:16 format, pacing the cuts to match current short-form trends.
• Add dynamic captions, quick motion graphics, and sound effects that elevate the inspirational tone.
• Incorporate royalty-free or platform-trending music where appropriate and balance audio so dialogue is always clear.
• Colour-grade for a vibrant, scroll-stopping look and deliver the final file as an H.264 MP4 plus the project file (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve, or After Effects—whatever you use).
Acceptance criteria:
1. A compelling hook within the first 3 seconds.
2. Smooth, high-energy pacing throughout; no dead air.
3. Clear on-screen text that is easy to read on mobile.
4. Final length under 60 seconds and export quality that meets Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts specs.
Send a link to at least three recent short-form edits that show you can hold viewers’ attention right to the last frame. I’m ready to get started as soon as I find the right fit.
Here’s what I need from you:
• Edit in a 9:16 format, pacing the cuts to match current short-form trends.
• Add dynamic captions, quick motion graphics, and sound effects that elevate the inspirational tone.
• Incorporate royalty-free or platform-trending music where appropriate and balance audio so dialogue is always clear.
• Colour-grade for a vibrant, scroll-stopping look and deliver the final file as an H.264 MP4 plus the project file (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve, or After Effects—whatever you use).
Acceptance criteria:
1. A compelling hook within the first 3 seconds.
2. Smooth, high-energy pacing throughout; no dead air.
3. Clear on-screen text that is easy to read on mobile.
4. Final length under 60 seconds and export quality that meets Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts specs.
Send a link to at least three recent short-form edits that show you can hold viewers’ attention right to the last frame. I’m ready to get started as soon as I find the right fit.