AI Video Editor - Historical City Timelapse Channel (History Niche)

Posted 4 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

Hey there! We are building a German-language YouTube channel in the historical documentary niche and we are looking for a talented, hard-working, and experienced AI Video Editor to join our team. Our format: cities and civilizations evolving across thousands of years — shown from a fixed camera angle with photorealistic AI-generated visuals that morph seamlessly between historical eras. We provide the script and a professional German voiceover (ElevenLabs AI). Your job is to create the complete visual layer. The most important skill for this role is creating smooth, photorealistic AI morphing transitions between historical time periods — while maintaining a fixed camera perspective throughout the entire video. In terms of quality and style, please study these channels before applying: - Timelapse Studio — youtube.com/@TimelapseStudioChannel - Timewarp Cities — youtube.com/@timewarpcities - Restored Timeline — youtube.com/@RestoredTimeline Note: These channels have NO voiceover — only music. Your visuals must be designed to work perfectly WITH a German narration track. WHAT YOU WILL DO - Generate photorealistic AI visuals for each historical era (fixed camera angle throughout) - Create smooth morphing transitions between eras, synced to the voiceover - Add year/era text overlays in German (e.g. '753 v. Chr.', 'Römisches Reich') - Integrate the ElevenLabs voiceover and mix background music underneath - Final color grading and cinematic look - Deliver final MP4 within 5 days of receiving all assets TOOLS YOU MUST KNOW - AI image generation: Midjourney, DALL·E, Adobe Firefly, or equivalent - AI video/morphing: RunwayML Gen-3, Kling AI, Luma Dream Machine, Sora, or equivalent - Video editing: Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve - Motion graphics (preferred): After Effects TECHNICAL SPECS - Video length: 9-12 minutes - Resolution: 1080p min, 4K preferred - Format: MP4, H.264, 30/60fps - All text overlays in German - All visuals 100% copyright-free - Music MUST be 100% royalty-free / copyright-free (e.g. YouTube Audio Library, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, or similar licensed sources). This is mandatory — any copyright claim due to music will end the collaboration immediately. OUR FIRST VIDEO Die Entwicklung Rom : 12.000 Jahre in 9 Minuten — covering 8 eras from the Ice Age to Modern Rome. ABOUT THE BUDGET The budget listed for this job posting (15 EUR) is for an initial paid test project: 2 sample chapters based on our script. This is how we get to know your work before starting the ongoing collaboration. The rate for full videos will be discussed individually once we move forward together. We are looking for a long-term collaboration. Please do not apply if you do not have experience with AI video generation and morphing in a cinematic, historical style. Looking forward to working with you! 

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Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Editing
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About the client
Member since Jun 10, 2026
  • DEU
    Eppelsheim3:30 PM
  • $158 total spent
    10 hires, 8 active

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