Service Type: Video Editing

  • How Corruption Destroyed South Asia

    How Corruption Destroyed South Asia

    I edited the long-form documentary How Corruption Destroyed South Asia for 2 and 20, preparing it for release on YouTube. Working from interviews, archival clips and the client’s brief, my focus was on narrative clarity and steady pacing to make a complex topic accessible to a broad audience. The edit prioritized logical progression and readable visuals to support the film’s argument.

    I sourced supplemental footage to fill visual gaps and ensured continuity between disparate materials. The edit work included structuring the piece into clear acts, tightening pacing where needed, and iterating on cuts with the client to incorporate feedback while preserving the documentary’s tone and intent.

    On the technical side I executed SFX, sound design, color grading and final export to produce a broadcast-quality master. I balanced voice, ambience and effects for intelligibility, applied a consistent color treatment across sourced clips, and prepared platform-specific deliverables. The finished film has reached 254,069 views and 8,976 likes on YouTube, which provided a useful measure of audience engagement after release.

  • How to Actually Tax the Rich and Get Away With it

    How to Actually Tax the Rich and Get Away With it

    This project was an editorial and finishing engagement for 2 and 20’s YouTube episode How to Actually Tax the Rich. Working in the role of editor, I assembled the raw footage into a coherent, paced narrative and handled all subsequent post-production stages. The goal was to create a clear, watchable piece suitable for YouTube distribution while respecting the client’s editorial direction.

    I sourced additional footage to fill visual gaps and reinforce key points, then shaped the timeline for clarity and flow. Sound design and SFX were applied to enhance transitions and support the storytelling without overpowering the primary audio. A targeted color grade ensured visual consistency across sourced assets and original footage.

    Final deliverables included polished exports optimized for YouTube along with quality control checks to verify sync, levels, and codecs. The uploaded video accumulated roughly 41,078 views, 1,878 likes, and 267 comments, providing a concrete measure of reach and audience response. Throughout the project I focused on precise execution and reliable delivery to meet the client’s publishing schedule.

  • What Happens When A Country Runs Out of Young People? (New Zealand’s Warning)

    What Happens When A Country Runs Out of Young People? (New Zealand’s Warning)

    I edited a short-form documentary for 2 and 20 that examines demographic shifts in New Zealand and their social implications. The piece was produced for YouTube and required a focused narrative and tight pacing to suit the platform’s audience.

    My role covered the end-to-end post workflow: assembling cuts into a final edit, sourcing and integrating supplemental footage, designing SFX and sound elements, and applying color grading for visual consistency. I handled final export and deliverable packaging to meet YouTube specifications while keeping edits aligned with the client’s editorial notes.

    I collaborated closely with the client on revision rounds and delivered broadcast-ready masters. The completed video has accumulated 191,924 views and 4,157 likes on YouTube, offered here as context for audience engagement rather than a performance claim.

  • How France Built the Perfect Welfare State (And Why It’s Falling Apart)

    How France Built the Perfect Welfare State (And Why It’s Falling Apart)

    This project, produced for 2 and 20 and released on YouTube, examines the development and current challenges of France’s welfare system. My role focused on translating the script and interviews into a cohesive visual narrative while preserving factual clarity and rhythm.

    Work delivered included video editing, sourcing and integrating archival and stock footage, and creating SFX and sound design elements that punctuated transitions and arguments. I performed color grading to establish a consistent look across sourced material and mixed audio to balance voiceover, interviews, and added effects.

    For final delivery I prepared exports to YouTube specifications and completed quality checks to ensure sync, levels, and color consistency. The finished piece has provided measurable audience engagement (over 102,000 views, 3,200+ likes and several hundred comments), and the post workflow focused on reliable, repeatable finishing practices to meet the client’s release schedule.

  • The AI Bubble is Worse Than You Think

    The AI Bubble is Worse Than You Think

    This project was a YouTube editorial assignment for client 2 and 20, focused on a timely analysis of AI market dynamics. As the editor, I turned interview footage and script materials into a coherent, paced narrative that supported the presenter’s arguments and kept the runtime focused for an online audience.

    Work delivered covered the full post-production chain: building the rough and final cuts, sourcing supplementary footage, crafting sound design and SFX to clarify transitions and emphasis, and applying color grading to ensure consistent visual tone. I also managed final export settings optimized for YouTube delivery and coordinated file handoffs with the client.

    The finished video has attracted substantial attention on the platform — approaching 977,000 views with over 26,000 likes — which helped validate editorial choices around pacing, footage selection, and audio clarity. Throughout the project I maintained close communication with the client on revisions and deadlines to ensure the final piece matched their editorial goals and publishing timeline.

  • Trump Hasn’t Ended 7 Wars

    Trump Hasn’t Ended 7 Wars

    I edited Trump Hasn’t Ended 7 Wars for 2 and 20, preparing the piece for YouTube distribution. The brief required assembling archival and commissioned footage into a concise narrative while maintaining clarity across rapid topic shifts. I prioritized a steady rhythm and clear visual hierarchy to keep the message focused for the platform’s audience.

    Work delivered covered the full post-production pipeline: sourcing and selecting supporting footage, assembly editing, sound design, SFX placement, color grading, and final export. In practice this meant cleaning and balancing dialogue, layering effects to support transitions, and applying a consistent color profile so different sources read as a single piece. Every decision was made to preserve the editorial intent while improving audio-visual cohesion.

    The final video was exported in platform-ready formats and published on YouTube, where it accumulated about 27,000 views with 818 likes and 158 comments–indicators that the edit held audience attention and generated discussion. Throughout the project I coordinated closely with the client on revision rounds and delivered final masters ready for distribution.

  • The Real Reason Why the United States is Constantly at War

    The Real Reason Why the United States is Constantly at War

    I served as the editor on The Real Reason Why the United States is Constantly at War for client 2 and 20, delivered for the YouTube platform. My work centered on assembling the sequence so the central thesis unfolded clearly, balancing voiceover, on-screen visuals, and intermittently used illustrative clips to support key points.

    Work delivered included detailed video editing, sourcing of appropriate footage to support claims and transitions, custom SFX, and comprehensive sound design to maintain clarity and rhythm. I focused on making edits that supported the narrator’s timing and tonal shifts, and prepared the final export to meet YouTube technical requirements. The finished video has since accumulated roughly 96,599 views and 3,546 likes, which provided helpful context on audience engagement.

    Throughout the project I prioritized editorial clarity and audio consistency so the topic stayed accessible without oversimplifying the content. The SFX and sound design were used sparingly to emphasize transitions and reinforce narrative beats rather than distract. Final files were delivered ready for upload, meeting the client’s specifications for platform-ready playback.

  • How the USSR Created The World’s Greatest Environmental Disaster

    How the USSR Created The World’s Greatest Environmental Disaster

    This project for 2 and 20 examined the environmental catastrophe in the USSR and was published on YouTube. The brief required a clear, documentary-style edit that relied heavily on archival material and careful audio treatment to communicate historical context without distracting the viewer.

    My work involved locating and sourcing suitable archival footage, assembling rough and fine cuts, and applying sound design and SFX to restore atmosphere and continuity. I balanced audio levels, removed distracting noise where possible, and timed effects to support narrative beats while keeping the voiceover and interview material prominent.

    Throughout delivery I focused on practical, client-driven refinements: iterating on pacing, tightening transitions, and exporting masters formatted for YouTube. The final video accumulated measurable engagement on the platform (18,724 views and 529 likes), reflecting the finished edit’s clarity and audience reach.

  • Why the UK’s Economy is Awful

    Why the UK’s Economy is Awful

    I worked with client 2 and 20 to edit the YouTube video Why the UK’s Economy is Awful. My work centered on assembling the interview and explanatory material into a coherent narrative, trimming for clarity and maintaining a steady pace that matched the host’s delivery. The edit focused on keeping complex economic points accessible without altering the substance of the script.

    Beyond cutting picture, I sourced supplementary footage and implemented sound effects to punctuate arguments and improve visual variety. I also handled sound design–balancing voiceover, music, and SFX–to ensure intelligibility and appropriate emphasis at key moments. These choices were made to support the editorial intent and keep viewers engaged throughout the runtime.

    For final delivery I prepared the export master and performed quality control to meet YouTube specifications and client expectations. The finished video was uploaded to YouTube and has since accrued roughly 1.97 million views and 33,000 likes, which I include here only as context for the level of audience engagement the finished work received. Throughout the project my focus was on dependable execution and clear, platform-appropriate deliverables.

  • How Erdogan Is Destroying Turkey’s Future

    How Erdogan Is Destroying Turkey’s Future

    This project was a long-form documentary published on YouTube for client 2 and 20. As the project’s editor, I assembled the narrative from interview and field material, shaping the structure and tempo to keep complex information clear and accessible. My role focused strictly on post-production delivery rather than editorial direction of the reporting.

    To support the edit I sourced and integrated archival and stock footage, layered sound effects, and performed targeted sound design to improve clarity and emotional impact without overshadowing the reporting. I handled detailed cuts, transitions, and audio cleanup so visuals and voiceover remained the primary drivers of the story. Throughout the process I worked with the producer on feedback rounds to tighten pacing and address factual timing.

    For final delivery I prepared optimized exports for YouTube and completed the necessary technical QC before handoff to the client. The uploaded video has since reached over 146,000 views with more than 5,100 likes and active viewer comments, which provided useful post-launch engagement context for the client. The finished piece reflected focused post-production craft aimed at clear storytelling and reliable platform delivery.