Shahbaz K.
Video Editor and Colourist
I help entrepreneurs and personal brands grow on YouTube with high-retention, story-driven edits. My focus isn’t just clean edits — it’s keeping viewers watching until the last second. Most YouTube videos fail not because of bad content — but because of poor pacing, weak hooks, and low retention. I specialize in editing long-form YouTube videos (10–20 minutes) for entrepreneurs, coaches, and agency owners who want: • Higher watch time • Stronger storytelling • Professional, premium visual style What I do differently: – Retention-based editing (pattern breaks, pacing, curiosity loops) – Strategic B-roll, motion graphics & light 3D elements – Clean, modern subtitles & sound design – Structure optimization (not just cutting clips) Typical projects: – Long-form YouTube videos (12–20 min) – Personal brand content – Educational & authority-building videos – Podcast Most of my clients work with me on a monthly basis, because consistency is what actually grows channels. If you’re looking for an editor who thinks like a content strategist, not just a cutter — let’s talk.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $18k
Billed in all: $40,528$41k
$4.6k in the last 6 months
Across 32 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 2% in Color Grading
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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