I will edit your documentary or long form youtube video


About this gig
Hi, I'm Shivajee, a filmmaker and senior editor from India with over 20 years in documentary, commercial and YouTube work. Documentaries I've edited include Womb To Earth and The Clean Slate, and I've cut festival shorts like Nails.
Long-form video lives or dies on story. I'll turn your footage, interviews or voiceover into a video with a clear hook, steady pacing and moments that keep people watching, from history and travel to brand and personal stories.
What I do:
- Build the story structure and cut for pacing and retention
- Shape interviews and place b-roll with purpose
- Edit multicam footage from different cameras and days
- Add sound design, music and a clean mix
- Color grade in DaVinci Resolve Studio
- Add captions, clean titles and lower thirds
I edit in DaVinci Resolve Studio, Final Cut Pro and CapCut. AI helps with chores like transcription; the creative calls are mine.
My last long-term client project, rated 5 stars, was a multicam edit of a 35-minute live show from 325 GB of footage. Ongoing channel work is welcome.
Message me with your footage length and a reference video, and I'll confirm scope and the right package.
Get to know Shivajee
Film and Documentary Editor, Over 20 Years, DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro
- FromIndia
- Member sinceJun 2018
Languages
English, Hindi
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FAQ
What do you need from me to start?
Your footage or a download link, the script or voiceover if you have one, 1-2 reference videos you like, your logo or fonts, and any music or stock you want used.
Can you work with hours of raw footage and interviews?
Yes. That's core documentary work for me. I log and pull selects first, then build the story. Choose the package that matches your footage length, or message me for a custom offer.
Which software do you use?
DaVinci Resolve Studio for most long-form work and grading, plus Final Cut Pro and CapCut when a project suits them. I can share the project file if your package or an extra includes it.
Do you do complex motion graphics or animation?
I keep graphics clean and simple: titles, lower thirds, captions, basic maps and text callouts. For heavy animation or complex motion design, a specialist is the better choice.
Do you provide music and stock footage?
I can use your licensed library or royalty-free sources. Paid stock or premium music subscriptions are not included unless we agree on it in a custom offer.
Do you offer ongoing work for channels?
Yes, and I prefer it. For weekly or monthly uploads, message me and I'll send a custom offer for a set number of videos, so you get a consistent style and a predictable schedule.

