Video Editing Service
Story-First YouTube Editing for Travel & Documentary Creators
I edit travel and documentary-style YouTube videos for creators who care about story, mood, and clarity, not just fast cuts. Instead of a sizzle reel, I share full scene examples below with timestamps, so you can see how the pacing and polish hold up in context. If you want a reliable editor who can match your style and deliver a first pass in 3 business days, you’re in the right place.
Best fit: travel, documentary, talking-head/VO + B-roll, story-first pacing
Not a fit: heavy motion graphics, meme edits, daily shorts factories
Availability: Currently taking on 1–2 new clients.
Fastest way to start: Sample scene cut → roll into a monthly slot if it’s a fit.
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I turn raw footage into clean, watchable 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.
Retainers
If you want a consistent editor who learns your channel’s rhythm and delivers publish-ready videos without a ton of back-and-forth, this is the simplest way to work together.
Turnaround: first pass in 3 business days once I have organized footage and notes (or proxies/selects).
Billing: monthly, upfront. Retainers reserve capacity (your slot).
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€900 / month
1 video/month (12–16 minutes)For creators posting monthly who want a reliable editor slot and a clean, finished cut.
Includes
Talking-head A-roll + B-roll scene building and context
Story-first pacing and clarity trims that keep things moving without feeling rushed
Dialogue cleanup, music placement, sound beds, light sound design
Basic color correction and matching
Captions/subtitles as needed
Platform-ready exports (16:9; 9:16 available)
Revisions: 1 revision round included per video
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€1,800 / month
2 videos/month (12–16 minutes each)For creators posting every other week who want consistency across the channel and a smoother production cadence.
Includes
Everything in Tier 1
Stronger story shaping across the full video (structure, flow, transitions)
More polish across scenes for a cohesive end-to-end feel
Priority scheduling within the month
Revisions: 2 revision rounds included per video
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€2,800 / month
4 videos/month (weekly, 12–16 minutes each)For channels with deadlines, sponsors, and an active pipeline that can’t miss upload windows.
Includes
Everything in Tier 2
Weekly delivery rhythm with priority scheduling
More flexibility on notes and revisions
Optional cutdowns and alternate formats available as add-ons
Revisions: 2 revision rounds included per video (additional revision flexibility available as needed)
Not sure it’s a fit? Start with the €250 sample cut. If you don’t use it, you get a full refund.
Scope
These packages assume a standard creator workflow (talking-head + B-roll, or travel/doc coverage). If a project is unusually heavy (extreme footage volume, complex motion graphics, heavy cleanup), I’ll flag it upfront and we’ll adjust scope or use add-ons.
Add-ons
Extra video beyond plan: €450
Shorts/cutdown package: €250–€600 (depends on quantity and complexity)
Extra revision round: €75
Rush delivery (<48 hours): +25%
How it works
You send assets (footage + notes, or proxies/selects). I’ll share a simple folder structure if you want it.
I deliver a first pass within 3 business days (per the agreed schedule).
You leave notes (time-coded is best). I revise quickly, and we lock it in.
You get publish-ready exports (plus organized project files on request).
If you’re not sure which tier fits, start with a Sample Scene Cut and we’ll go from there.
Sample Scene Cut + Guarantee
€250 (first pass within 3 business days)
If you want to test fit before committing, start here.
Send one scene (or a chunk of footage) plus 1–2 reference links, and I’ll deliver a finished 90–120 second sample cut to match your channel’s pacing and tone. This makes it easy to judge the real stuff: structure, pacing, and finishing.
Money-back guarantee: If you're not happy with the sample cut, don't use it, and I'll refund you 100%. Simple as that.
Includes
Style-matched edit based on your references and notes
Dialogue tightening (clean trims, no filler)
Clear scene structure that keeps the story moving
Music placement + sound bed, light sound design
Basic color correction/matching
Captions/subtitles as needed
1 revision round included
If it’s a fit, we can roll straight into a monthly retainer, and I’ll hold your slot.
Request a Sample Scene Cut:
Client Work
Malini Angelica (370K+ subscribers - YouTube)
For Malini, I edited scenes for ~30-minute travel documentaries in a collaborative, back-and-forth workflow. The goal was seamless integration, matching the channel’s rhythm, tone, and storytelling style so the final video feels consistent end-to-end. Below are a couple of videos I contributed to. The timestamps indicate the sections I edited, along with a quick breakdown of my role.
All footage and final videos remain the property of Malini Angelica and are shown here solely as examples of my contribution and to demonstrate my editing capabilities.
Timestamps: 00:40–04:29; 05:05–06:57; 09:45–11:42; 15:00–27:47
This video was edited in a collaborative remote proxy workflow in DaVinci Resolve. I assembled most of these sections from selects provided by Malini’s main editor and videographer, shaping the edit for pacing, clarity, and continuity. Across scenes, I tighten pacing by trimming dead space and refining the rhythm, so the story moves forward without feeling rushed. I usually build sequences around a simple arc with setup, build, and payoff, and use cutaways to cover cuts, smooth transitions, and compress time while keeping everything coherent.
Highlight: Market sequence (03:30–05:57, excluding 04:29–05:05): This section was built from single-camera coverage. I layered the band’s audio to carry the atmosphere, intercut B-roll of the market and locals enjoying their Saturday, and shaped the tasting sequence by cutting between food detail shots and medium shots of Malini while maintaining continuity of hands and item placement.
Timestamps: 00:44–05:18; 07:10–08:11
This segment was edited in a collaborative remote proxy workflow with selects provided.
00:44–02:22: Built the opening walk-and-voiceover montage inside the palace walls to bring the viewer into the space and set the tone. Tightened Malini’s palace explanation by trimming A-roll for clarity (removing filler, breaths, and repetition) and using relevant B-roll to cover cuts and keep the visuals flowing. I also selected and placed music to support pacing and continuity.
02:33–03:09: Wove in the a cappella singers and supporting B-roll as a transition sequence while Malini moves through the atrium toward the palace wall.
03:36–05:18: Edited the transition through the old town into the bakery sequence, then out to the bench, shaping the single-camera bakery scene for a natural rhythm and forward momentum into the next scene.
“Ian has helped to edit some of my long-form travel documentaries on YouTube. Ian was able to learn and adapt quickly to my style of editing, so the whole experience was seamless. His skills in using editing software like DaVinci Resolve meant that the process of handing over footage for him to edit was seamless. He edited the videos to a high standard and was responsive to any revisions that needed to be made. What’s even better is that he’s also a talented storyteller and therefore his creative vision helped craft engaging videos for my audience, with minimal need for edits. 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
I make cinematic travel films about life abroad, culture, and identity, with a slower pace and a focus on looking deeper. I also document my path to location independence and share practical storytelling tools for creatives who want to make work that matters.
YouTube and Personal Projects
This personal project is a host-led, documentary-style “list” video about settling in Málaga, Spain. Talking-head A-roll drives the narrative, and I use B-roll and on-location sequences to build scenes, add cultural context, and keep the pacing and narrative momentum, moving through each section. I handled the full production end-to-end, including scripting, filming, editing, sound design, titles/captions, and color correction/grading with camera matching across C-Log 3, Apple Log, and Rec.709.
This video is a documentary-style, talking-head narrative built from footage captured over eight months. I shaped the edit around a clear story arc and paced it for clarity and narrative momentum, using talking-head A-roll as the backbone and layering B-roll to build scenes, add context, and cover trims. The project also includes sound design, titles/captions, and color matching across mixed footage sources.
6 Days on the Camino de Santiago
This is a good example of a short documentary-style film that primarily uses iPhone footage. I made this after walking 115km of the Camino de Santiago in Galicia, Spain.
Let’s Work Together
If you're interested in working with me, complete the form with a few details about your project. I'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.
FAQs
What editing software do you use?
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I edit in DaVinci Resolve Studio and work smoothly in remote workflows (proxies, organized handoffs, time-coded feedback). If you need Premiere project files specifically, tell me upfront and I’ll confirm whether I can support that.
Do you offer Shorts or cutdowns?
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Yes. I can create Shorts/cutdowns from the long-form edit as an add-on. If you want a consistent weekly Shorts schedule, tell me and I’ll propose a bundle.
What timezone are you in?
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I’m based in Spain, so I work on Central European Time (CET/CEST). I’m comfortable working async with US and EU clients, and I’ll confirm handoff times and review windows up front so nothing gets stuck waiting on replies.
Can we start with a trial before a retainer?
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Yes. The Sample Scene Cut is the best way to test fit. If you don’t like it and don’t use it, I’ll refund it.
What do you need from me to start?
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A footage link (Google Drive/Dropbox/Frame.io), 1–2 reference videos, and any notes you have. If you already have proxies or selects, even better. If not, I can start from raw footage, it just affects timeline and scope.
How do revisions work?
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Each video includes a set number of revision rounds based on your tier. You send timecoded notes (a doc or a Loom is perfect), I apply changes, and then we finalize the edit. Extra revision rounds are available if needed.