“I’m a story-first YouTube editor for travel and documentary creators. I help you turn good footage into publish-ready videos with cleaner pacing, stronger emotion, and a style that still feels like you.”
Video Editing
I edit travel and documentary-style YouTube videos for creators who care about story, mood, and clarity, not just fast cuts. You can review full scene examples (with timestamps,), and I deliver a first pass in 3 business days.
Best fit: travel/doc, talking-head + VO + B-roll, story-first pacing
Not a fit: heavy motion graphics, meme edits, daily shorts factories
Availability: 1–2 new clients
Fastest start: Sample Scene Cut → monthly slot if it’s a fit
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I turn raw footage into clean, captivating scenes. I make selects with intention, build a clear throughline, and cut in a way that keeps the story moving while still letting documentary moments breathe.
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If you already have a vibe, I can step into it. I match your rhythm, music taste, pacing, and transitions so my scenes blend into your timeline and feel like they were always part of the channel.
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Documentary pacing is different from hyper-cut “retention edits.” I focus on clarity and forward motion so even slower sequences hold attention without turning into a montage.
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This is where an edit starts to feel professional. I clean dialogue, shape the sound bed, and place music with intention so the scene feels immersive and finished.
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I keep footage consistent across scenes with clean correction, natural skin tones, and matching between cameras. Polished and cinematic, without over-stylizing it.
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Clean handoffs, clean versions, clean exports. Async-friendly workflow, time-coded notes, and publish-ready deliveries in 16:9 or 9:16, with captions when needed.
“Ian was able to learn and adapt quickly to my style of editing, so the whole experience was seamless. I was skeptical to outsource the editing process because it’s so personal to me, but I’m very impressed with Ian’s capabilities!”
~ Malini Angelica
Personal Work
Portfolios
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Architecture & Interiors
I studied Architectural Design at Thomas Jefferson University. I never lost my passion for well-designed spaces and I love to photograph them whenever I get the chance. Here’s a collection of photographs of hotels, restaurants, and private homes.
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Travel films
I started making these videos to share a little bit about what it’s like to be on the road and some of the lessons that I’ve learned in my travels. I prefer ‘slow travel’ where you stay in one place for an extended period and really get to know it. These films are a little glimpse into that lifestyle.
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Travel photography
Over the years I’ve lived on 4 continents. From the furthest tip of South America to Vietnam, I’ve taken my camera with me and saw some incredible things. I just want to share the beauty that I’ve seen along the way and maybe spark some inspiration in you to get out there and see it for yourself.
Architecture and Interior Photography:
“THANK YOU!! It was worth every penny, and I appreciate the photos.”
~ Mike Smucker
