How the USSR Created The World’s Greatest Environmental Disaster

As the editor on the YouTube documentary for client 2 and 20, I handled the full post-production workflow. I sourced and integrated archival footage, designed sound and SFX to support the narrative, and shaped edits for pacing and clarity. I also prepared final exports to meet YouTube delivery specifications and managed client-driven revisions.

2 and 20
18,724
28:07
10 days
  • Full-cycle editing and post-production ownership from footage sourcing to final export
  • Built period-appropriate sound design and SFX to reinforce archival visuals
  • Delivered a YouTube-ready piece that reached 18,724 views and 529 likes

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.