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Retention-first editing for 8–60 minute videos. Long-form video editor for YouTube videos, documentaries and podcasts: retention-first structure, pacing, motion graphics and sound design. From $80/video, 48–72h delivery.
Built for the long watch
Long-form is where channels are actually built — and where weak editing costs the most. Our long-form video editors work from your analytics: hooks placed before your historical drop-off points, visual resets every 60–90 seconds, and sound design that carries emotion through the quiet stretches. See finished examples in the long-form portfolio, talking-head projects and documentary work.
What's included
- Retention structure: cold opens, open loops and mid-video re-hooks
- Pacing beats every 3–5 seconds so watch time holds
- Motion graphics, titles and animated callouts
- Full sound design and color pass on every edit
- Chapters, end screens and packaging support
From $80/video · 24–72h delivery
Every project includes revisions, a style guide built from your best content, and full file ownership.
Get a Free Quote → See PricingHow it works
- Brief & materials: you share footage, references and goals.
- Style lock: we build/confirm your style guide on video one.
- Edit & review: delivery in 24–72h with structured revision rounds.
- Scale: monthly packages keep quality identical at volume.
See the work
Real published projects: Long-Form YouTube Videos · Documentary Videos — or browse the complete portfolio and meet the editors.
Learn more from our guides
- Long-Form YouTube Editing: The Complete Guide
- How Professional Video Editing Increases YouTube Watch Time (With Real Techniques)
- 12 Retention Editing Techniques Top YouTubers Use in 2026
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