YouTube Editing
Binge-worthy packaging, storytelling, and retention-optimized pacing.
Pain: Viewers dropping off in the first 30 seconds.
Fix: Narrative structure and dynamic pacing that skyrocket AVD.
Top 1% Video Editor
Strategic Editing.
Engineered for Growth.
I don't just cut footage. I build retention-first narratives, pattern-interrupting hooks, and high-converting ads for creators and scaling brands. Fast turnaround. Zero friction.
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The ROI of Elite Editing
Stop losing viewers to bad pacing. Here's how I solve your growth bottlenecks.
Shorts & Reels
Viral-engineered short-form content designed to trap attention instantly.
Pain: High swipe-away rates and stagnant reach.
Fix: Kinetic typography, snappy hooks, and rhythm-tight cuts.
Ads & Promos
Direct-response creatives engineered to lower CPAs and increase ROAS.
Pain: Wasted ad spend on creatives that don't convert.
Fix: High-converting frameworks, modular hooks, and clear CTAs.
Premiere Pro
ProAdvanced multicam, color grading, sound design, and master-level pacing.
After Effects
AdvancedCustom motion graphics, visual effects, tracking, and kinetic typography.
CapCut & PS
ProLightning-fast short-form pipelines and high-CTR thumbnail compositing.
Selected Work
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Client Results
Real feedback from over 200+ completed projects.
★★★★★
“On-brand, high-retention shorts. Octavian is incredibly fast, highly collaborative, and rock-solid. One of the best editors I've hired.”
Editor: Short-Form Intros
Aug 2024–Aug 2025
★★★★★
“Amazing experience, top-notch job. The pacing on our ad creatives brought our CPA down significantly. Highly recommended.”
Social Ads Editor
Feb–May 2025
★★★★★
“Helpful, understanding, and very responsive. He took our long-form podcasts and made them highly engaging for YouTube.”
Podcast Video Editing
Jun 2024–Feb 2025
★★★★★
“Excellent work. Rehiring immediately. The turnaround time was faster than expected and the quality was flawless.”
Social Video Editor
Jan–Mar 2024
★★★★★
“Always communicative. Great to work with. Transformed our dusty webinars into snappy, bite-sized value pieces.”
🎧 Repurpose Podcast
Apr–May 2023
★★★★★
“Did exactly what we needed. Nailed the thumbnail style and the retention hooks on the very first draft.”
YouTube Editor & Thumbnail
Jul 2024–Apr 2025
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