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Reels and Short-Form Video Editing

Tight, vertical edits with strong hooks, captions and branded finishes.

What is Reels & Short-Form Editing?

Short-form video editing turns raw footage into vertical 9:16 videos for Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and TikTok, with fast pacing, captions, motion text, branding and platform-specific exports.

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How do we approach Reels & Short-Form Editing?

Short-form viewers decide in seconds. We edit for a clear hook, steady pacing and on-screen captions so videos make sense with or without sound — then finish with your branding and export for each platform.

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What problems does this solve?

  • You have long-form footage but no time to cut it into shorts.
  • Videos lose viewers in the first few seconds.
  • Captions are missing or inconsistent.
  • Edits don't feel on-brand.

What's included?

Deliverables and features. Each engagement is scoped to what you actually need.

  • Vertical video editing

    Native 9:16 editing with reframing from landscape footage where needed.

  • Reels & Shorts

    Edits tailored to Instagram, YouTube Shorts and TikTok conventions.

  • Captions

    Accurate, styled captions for accessibility and silent viewing.

  • Motion text

    Animated text to emphasise key points.

  • Transitions

    Purposeful transitions that keep pace without distracting.

  • Hook & pacing optimization

    Restructure clips so the strongest moment comes first.

  • Branding & end cards

    Consistent intro styling, logo and calls to action.

  • Platform-specific exports

    Correct resolution, length and safe zones for each platform.

How does the process work?

  1. 01

    Footage review

    Identify the strongest moments and story.

  2. 02

    Rough cut

    Structure, hook and pacing for approval.

  3. 03

    Polish

    Captions, motion text, sound and branding.

  4. 04

    Export

    Platform-ready files with caption text for posting.

Who is this for? Example use cases

  • Cutting a podcast episode into a series of Shorts.
  • Weekly Reels for a personal brand or founder.
  • Event highlight videos for social media.

Relevant industries: Real Estate

Which tools and technologies do you use?

Tools we commonly work with for this service. The right stack depends on your existing systems.

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • CapCut
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • After Effects

What should you know before starting?

  • Music must be licensed or used within each platform's own library rules.

Frequently asked questions

What resolution do you deliver?

Typically 1080 × 1920 (9:16) at the platform's recommended settings, with safe zones respected for on-screen text.

Can you edit from landscape footage?

Yes. We reframe landscape footage for vertical formats, though shooting vertically or with space around the subject gives the best results.

How many videos can you edit per month?

That depends on footage length and complexity. Monthly packages are set based on your volume.

Get started

Turn your footage into short-form content that holds attention.

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