You will get high-retention talking-head YouTube video editing
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Project details
Transform your raw talking-head footage into a polished YouTube video built around clarity, pacing and viewer retention.
I will remove mistakes, repetition and unnecessary pauses; improve the audio and colour; and use B-roll, text, music, sound design and motion graphics where they strengthen your message.
I work with creators, coaches, educators, businesses and personal brands that want professional videos without distracting or excessive editing.
My goal is not merely to make your video look busy. Every cut and visual element should help viewers understand the message and remain engaged.
I will remove mistakes, repetition and unnecessary pauses; improve the audio and colour; and use B-roll, text, music, sound design and motion graphics where they strengthen your message.
I work with creators, coaches, educators, businesses and personal brands that want professional videos without distracting or excessive editing.
My goal is not merely to make your video look busy. Every cut and visual element should help viewers understand the message and remain engaged.
Project Type
Motion Graphics, Video Production, Video EditingWhat's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$125
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Standard
$250
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Advanced
$400
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|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 2 days | 3 days | 3 days |
Number of Revisions | 2 | 3 | 3 |
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About Anu
Professional Video Editor for YouTube, Social Media and AI videos
98%
Job Success
Lagos, Nigeria - 1:28 pm local time
Videos I've edited have generated over 100 million views across YouTube and social media, spanning long-form content, podcasts, interviews, and short-form videos.
I've also completed 170+ projects on Upwork, earned $50K+ on the platform, and achieved Top Rated Plus status, built through consistent quality, reliable communication, and a strong understanding of what keeps viewers watching.
I don't just cut clips together.
I edit around viewer retention, storytelling, pacing, and brand consistency, using hooks, B-roll, captions, music, sound design, and motion graphics intentionally to keep viewers engaged without letting the editing distract from the message.
🎯 What I can help you with:
• YouTube & long-form video editing
• Podcast & multi-camera editing
• Reels, Shorts & TikTok editing
• Talking-head videos
• Social media & branded content
• Motion graphics & visual storytelling
• Color correction & grading
• Audio cleanup, mixing & sound design
• Content repurposing from long-form to short-form
🧰 Tools I use:
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Adobe After Effects
• DaVinci Resolve
• Adobe Audition
• Photoshop
📌 Content I regularly edit:
• YouTube videos
• Video podcasts & interviews
• Talking-head content
• Reels, Shorts & TikToks
• Documentary & storytelling videos
• Travel & vlog content
• Corporate & promotional videos
• Social media content
Why clients work with me:
✓ 100M+ views across videos I've edited
✓ 10+ years of professional editing experience
✓ 170+ completed Upwork projects
✓ $50K+ earned on Upwork
✓ Top Rated Plus
✓ Clear and reliable communication
✓ Strong attention to pacing, storytelling & retention
✓ Consistent, professional delivery
Great editing shouldn't simply make a video look better. It should make the content easier to watch, harder to click away from, and more effective at achieving its purpose.
If you're looking for a dependable video editor who understands both the creative and performance side of content, send me a message and tell me about your project.
Let's create videos your audience won't want to click away from.
— Anuoluwapo Faboade
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so Anu can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Anu receives requirements from you.
Anu works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
Footage and creative brief review
I review the footage, script, brand assets, references and editing instructions.
Story and pacing edit
I select the best takes and remove mistakes, repetition, filler words and unnecessary pauses while maintaining a natural delivery.