YouTube Video Editor & Motion Designer
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Description
I'm a freelance Video Editor & Motion Designer with 3–4 years of experience working on a variety of video projects, from long-form YouTube content and podcasts to short-form videos, commercials, and promotional pieces.
I believe great editing is about much more than making footage look good. It's about understanding the story, knowing what deserves the audience's attention, and creating a viewing experience that keeps people engaged. I care about pacing, visual clarity, sound, and the little details that make a video feel polished and intentional.
My toolkit includes DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro, alongside AI-assisted motion design, animation and workflows. I'm particularly interested in combining traditional post-production techniques with newer tools and programmatic approaches to create visuals and animations that would otherwise be difficult or time-consuming to produce.
I'm always looking to push my skills further, explore new creative techniques, and collaborate with people who care about the quality of their content. Whether it's shaping a long-form YouTube video, turning a podcast into engaging short-form content, or bringing an idea to life through motion design, I enjoy finding the right way to tell the story.
Portfolio:
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The Downfall of Tower of God Season 2
about 2 years ago • 49.8K views
Caligo Reviews
468 subscribers
The Downfall of Tower of God Season 2
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Tower of God Season 2 — Experimental Anime Critique
An experimental, personality-driven video critique of Tower of God Season 2, exploring the season's shortcomings through an informal, humorous and deliberately unconventional approach.Rather than following a traditional review format, I experimented with a more spontaneous style of storytelling, combining commentary, criticism, humor and personal observations into a fast-paced video. The result is intentionally less conventional, allowing the subject matter and my own personality to shape the presentation.My Role — Full ProductionI independently handled the entire production process from start to finish:- Concept development and research
- Scriptwriting and narrative structure
- Voice-over recording
- Video editing and post-production
- Storytelling, pacing and audio-visual presentation
Performance & Reach- 49,800+ views
- 42,100+ unique viewers
- 496,300 thumbnail impressions
- 7.4% click-through rate
- 2,200+ hours of watch time
- 205 subscribers gained
- 1,300+ likes and 233 comments
The video generated 67.9% of its views through YouTube Search, demonstrating its ability to reach an existing audience actively interested in the subject.Project focus: YouTube video essays, anime commentary, creative storytelling and independent end-to-end video production. -
Finally, An Anime Actually Written by a Real Gamer
over 1 year ago • 13.3K views
Caligo Reviews
468 subscribers
Finally, An Anime Actually Written by a Real Gamer
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Shangri-La Frontier — Anime Review & Video EssayAn independent video review exploring why Shangri-La Frontier stands out among gaming-themed anime, examining its approach to storytelling, game mechanics, boss fights and the feeling of actually playing a video game.Built around an enthusiastic, conversational style, the video combines anime criticism, gaming references, humor and personal commentary to make its analysis accessible and entertaining. Rather than simply recommending the series, I explore what makes its portrayal of gaming feel authentic and why it succeeds where other gaming anime often fall short.My Role — Full Video ProductionI independently handled the creative and production process, including:- Concept development and research
- Scriptwriting and narrative structure
- Voice-over recording
- Video editing and post-production
- Storytelling, pacing and audio-visual presentation
Performance & Results- 13,200+ views
- 127,100 thumbnail impressions
- 5.7% click-through rate
- 559+ hours of watch time
- 91 subscribers gained
- 9,000 unique viewers
- 97.4% likes-to-dislikes ratio
- 3:12 average view duration (42% of video length)
The video attracted viewers through both YouTube Browse features (55%) and YouTube Search (32.5%), reaching audiences interested in the series and gaming-themed anime.Project focus: YouTube video essays, anime reviews, entertainment commentary, scriptwriting and independent end-to-end video production. -
Shangri-La Frontier is Let Me Solo Her THE ANIME #anime #animerecommendations #animereview #manga
over 1 year ago • 41.5K views
Caligo Reviews
468 subscribers
Shangri-La Frontier is Let Me Solo Her THE ANIME
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Shangri-La Frontier — Long-form to Short-form Content
A short-form adaptation of my original Shangri-La Frontier video, created by strategically selecting a compelling segment and re-editing it for YouTube Shorts.Rather than simply cutting down the original video, I reworked the pacing and presentation for short-form viewing, adding animated captions designed to complement the dialogue, reinforce key moments, and keep the video visually engaging.My Contributions- Strategic clip selection from long-form content
- Short-form editing and pacing
- Animated captions and text animation
- Reformatting and adapting content for YouTube Shorts
Performance- 41.5K views
- 19.6K unique viewers
- 20.4K engaged views
- 73.4% stayed to watch
- 109% average percentage viewed
- 418 likes
- +5 subscribers
Content Discovery- 71.5% of views came from the Shorts feed
- 25.8% came from YouTube Search
This project demonstrates my ability to extend the value of existing long-form content through strategic short-form editing, adapting its strongest moments into a format designed for discovery and viewer retention.