YouTube Video Editor

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Summary

๐ŸŽฌ Video Editor Needed โ€” YouTube History & Archaeology Channel (Ongoing, Per Video) Hi! I run a YouTube channel called covering archaeology, ancient history, and unsolved historical mysteries. The channel produces cinematic, narration-driven videos in a dark atmospheric style. I'm looking for a reliable video editor for ongoing work on a per-video basis. --- ๐Ÿ“ฆ WHAT YOU RECEIVE FROM ME FOR EACH VIDEO - Rough assembly is already ready: AI-generated images already synced to a professional voiceover, timed to the script (just drag-drop whole project into timeline) - The brand guide (colors, fonts, style) So the rough assembly of the video is already done. However, I need to add a "human touch" to the videos in order to avoid demonetization risk on youtube. Think: text overlays, fade to black (text only) chapter transitions, real images/video b-roll added into the edit here and there. We need to think about a standardized format that makes the edit feel "human" instead of fully AI generated. --- โœ… WHAT I NEED YOU TO ADD - Subtle motion on stills (Ken Burns effect โ€” slow push in, pull out, gentle drift โ€” no image should sit completely static) - Brand-consistent text overlays (key dates, locations, facts โ€” short, clean, fading in and out โ€” using channel fonts and gold color palette) - Smooth chapter transitions (fade to black between segments โ€” clean and cinematic, not flashy) - Occasional real footage or archival photo inserts where relevant (Creative Commons sources โ€” 2-3 seconds here and there to break up AI imagery and add credibility) - Final audio mix: voiceover at -12 to -14 LUFS, background audio ducked well below, export at -14 LUFS integrated loudness --- ๐ŸŽจ THE VISUAL STYLE Dark, atmospheric, cinematic. The brand colors are deep black-brown and antique gold. Everything should feel restrained and serious โ€” no flashy motion graphics, no bright colors, no trendy effects. Think prestige documentary, not social media content. Less is always more. If something feels like it belongs on a TikTok, it doesn't belong on this channel. --- ๐Ÿ“‹ THE TEST PROJECT Before committing to ongoing work I want to start with one test video. You'll receive a rough cut and return a finished edit applying everything listed above. Budget for test: โ‚ฌ30 fixed price If the test goes well, this becomes ongoing work at the same rate โ€” aiming for up to 3 videos per week as the channel scales. --- ๐Ÿ’ฐ BUDGET & TIMELINE Rate: โ‚ฌ30 per video Software: your choice โ€” Premiere, DaVinci, Final Cut all fine Turnaround: 24 hours per video once the rough cut is delivered --- Looking for someone reliable, quality-focused, and interested in building something long-term.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Video Editing
Video Post-Editing
Nice-to-have skills
Adobe Premiere Pro
Final Cut Pro
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:10 to 15
  • Last viewed by client:3 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
    2
  • Invites sent:
    0
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Jul 5, 2018
  • Netherlands
    Amsterdam6:38 AM
  • $2K total spent
    24 hires, 9 active
  • 4 hours
  • Media & Entertainment
    Individual client

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