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I have a library of long-form, landscape YouTube videos that I want to turn into punchy, vertical shorts for social media promotion. Your job is to comb through each video, pull out the strongest key highlights and genuinely funny moments, and reshape them into 9:16 clips that feel native on Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. What I need from you: • 15–60 second portrait-format edits (MP4, H.264) for each selected moment • Clean reframing, jump-cuts, and pacing that keeps mobile viewers hooked • On-screen captions (burned in), my channel watermark, and any subtle motion graphics that fit the brand • Audio leveled for phone speakers; add royalty-free background tracks only when they enhance energy I will supply the original YouTube links and any brand assets. You return the finished shorts, plus project files (Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve) so I can tweak if needed. Quality check: every clip must be free of black bars, keep the subject centered, and hook the viewer within the first three seconds. Once we nail the first batch, this can become an ongoing flow of videos.
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Hello, I’m Sabina, a Motion Graphics Designer and Video Editor with 5+ years of experience turning long-form content into engaging, scroll-stopping Shorts, Reels, and TikToks. I’m proficient in Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, and more. What I Provide: ✅ 15–60 sec vertical 9:16 Shorts from your long-form YouTube videos ✅ Strong highlight and genuinely funny moment selection ✅ Hook-focused editing designed to grab attention within the first 3 seconds ✅ Clean reframing with the subject properly centered and no black bars ✅ Tight jump cuts, engaging pacing, and smooth flow ✅ Burned-in captions, channel watermark, and subtle motion graphics ✅ Audio leveling optimized for mobile speakers I can review your YouTube links, identify the strongest moments, and turn them into Shorts that feel native to each platform rather than simply cropped versions of the original videos. ✅ Check out my work [login to view URL]@SabinaCineCraft/videos I’d love to help build a consistent Shorts/Reels content flow from your existing YouTube library. Best regards, Sabina
£25 GBP in 1 day
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62 freelancers are bidding on average £99 GBP for this job

Hello, I get what you need—turning those long videos into eye-catching shorts that grab attention. My plan is simple: I’ll watch each video, pull out the funniest and most engaging moments, and cut them into tight 15-60 second clips that work perfectly for social media. This approach has worked wonders for my past clients; they saw a boost in engagement and shares because the clips were quick and relatable. I’ll make sure each clip has clean cuts, on-screen captions, and is leveled for phone speakers, so viewers enjoy the content without any distractions. What specific themes or moments do you think resonate most with your audience? And how often are you looking to roll out these shorts? Ramandeep K.
£119 GBP in 4 days
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Hello I’ll turn your long-form YouTube videos into punchy, engaging 9:16 Shorts by finding the strongest highlights and genuinely funny moments. Each edit will feature clean reframing, fast-paced cuts, burned-in captions, your watermark, and a strong hook within the first three seconds. Thanks
£250 GBP in 3 days
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I will turn your long-form YouTube videos into punchy, mobile-native 9:16 shorts for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts. I will find the funniest highlights, reframe them tightly with zero black bars, add burned-in captions, and mix optimized audio. You will receive 1080x1920 MP4 exports and fully editable Premiere Pro/DaVinci Resolve files.
£50 GBP in 7 days
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Turning landscape footage into shorts that don't feel like cropped leftovers comes down to picking moments that already have a natural hook, then reframing around the subject rather than just centering the original frame and calling it done. I'll go through your library, pull the strongest highlights and funny beats, and reframe each one to keep the subject centered with zero black bars, cutting the pacing tighter for mobile attention spans and making sure the first three seconds actually earns the scroll-stop. Captions get burned in cleanly, your watermark stays consistent across every clip, and I'll only drop in background music where it genuinely lifts the energy rather than filling silence. You'll get the finished MP4s plus editable Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve project files for future tweaks. Want me to start with a batch of 5 clips from one video so you can confirm the style before I run through the full library?
£20 GBP in 1 day
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Hi, I’ll cut your long-form YouTube videos into 15–60s vertical shorts that hit in the first 3 seconds. I’ll reframe to 9:16, add burned-in captions, your watermark, tight jump-cuts, and leveled audio for mobile, plus subtle motion graphics that match your brand. Deliverables: MP4 H.264 files + Premiere Pro/Resolve project files for each clip. Send the links and brand assets.
£100 GBP in 5 days
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Hello, We have the expertise to turn your long-form YouTube videos into punchy, engaging vertical shorts that feel native to Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. We’ll review each video to identify the strongest highlights, funniest moments, and most engaging sections, then transform them into 15–60 second 9:16 edits with strong hooks, tight pacing, jump cuts, and clean reframing. Each short will include: • 9:16 MP4/H.264 export • Burned-in captions • Channel watermark • Subtle brand-appropriate motion graphics • Phone-friendly audio leveling • Royalty-free music where it genuinely improves the edit • Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve project files We’ll ensure every clip is properly framed with no black bars, a centered subject, and an attention-grabbing opening within the first 3 seconds. We’re also available for an ongoing workflow once the first batch establishes the preferred editing style. Best regards, Internative Labs
£60 GBP in 2 days
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Hi, I have thoroughly reviewed your project requirements and understand that you are looking to transform your existing landscape YouTube videos into engaging portrait shorts optimized for social media platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. My approach involves carefully selecting key highlights and humorous moments from each video, creating 15-60 second clips with clean reframing, jump-cuts, and captivating pacing to keep mobile viewers engaged. I will ensure on-screen captions, channel watermark, and subtle motion graphics align with your brand identity, along with audio adjustments for optimal phone speaker playback. To further discuss your project and explore how we can collaborate effectively, please feel free to start a chat. Best regards, Izan Abbas
£20 GBP in 7 days
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Hello, I went through your project description and I am excited about the opportunity to work on turning your landscape YouTube videos into engaging portrait shorts for social media platforms. I understand the need to highlight key moments and create content that resonates with viewers on Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. With my experience in video editing and social media content creation, I am confident in my ability to deliver clean reframing, captivating jump-cuts, and attention-grabbing pacing for each clip. I will ensure that the on-screen captions, channel watermark, and motion graphics align with your brand's identity. I look forward to discussing the details further and collaborating on this project to create compelling content for your audience. Best regards, Aqsa
£35 GBP in 3 days
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Your project sounds exciting, and I appreciate your focus on creating engaging content for social media. Turning long-form YouTube videos into punchy, vertical shorts is key to capturing attention quickly. One specific hazard here is losing the essence of the original humor and engagement in the edits. If the clips don’t hook viewers in the first few seconds, you risk losing potential followers and views. That’s a costly mistake. I’d start by identifying the most impactful moments first, ensuring they resonate with your audience's preferences. This way, we can keep the energy high and the content tight. I'll handle clean reframing and pacing, using jump cuts to maintain that engaging flow. I've done similar projects, focusing on keeping clips free of black bars and ensuring the subject is always centered. Revisions are part of my process to ensure we achieve the best results. Do you want to explore the possibility of us getting this sorted together? I’m happy to offer a free consultation, even if you decide not to proceed.
£100 GBP in 7 days
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Saima Qaisar — I have 5 years of experience in professional video editing, especially short-form content for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels. I understand you need strong highlights and funny moments extracted from your long-form landscape videos and transformed into engaging 9:16 clips with fast pacing, clean reframing, jump cuts, burned-in captions, watermark, subtle motion graphics, and properly balanced audio. I’ll make sure every short has a strong hook within the first 3 seconds, stays centered without black bars, and feels native to mobile platforms. I can work in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve and provide the editable project files along with final MP4 exports. Please share the YouTube links and brand assets so I can start.
£135 GBP in 2 days
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Hello, With 5 years of experience in Video Editing, Video Production, and YouTube, I understand your requirement to transform landscape YouTube videos into engaging portrait shorts for social media platforms. I will meticulously curate the best moments, ensuring clean reframing, captivating jump-cuts, and on-screen captions to maintain viewer engagement. In addition to my expertise in video editing, I bring 5+ years of experience in Social Media Marketing, Logo & Graphic Design, and 2D/3D Animation, enabling me to deliver visually impactful content that resonates with your audience. You can view my portfolio here: https://www.freelancer.com/u/shyle98 I am committed to maintaining open communication throughout the project and am eager to collaborate with you on this creative endeavor. Best regards, Shyle A
£70 GBP in 7 days
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Before you hire anyone, give me 60 seconds to show you how I can make this project easier for you. I don’t believe in sending generic proposals or overcomplicating a job. My approach is simple: understand exactly what you need, recommend the best way to achieve it, and deliver a professional result you’ll be happy to use. Through WWD Digital Solutions, I specialize in video editing and social media content. I will create engaging 15–60 second portrait-format shorts from your landscape YouTube videos, ensuring they resonate on platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. You can expect: ✅ Clean reframing and jump-cuts to maintain viewer interest ✅ On-screen captions, your channel watermark, and subtle motion graphics ✅ Audio leveled for mobile and carefully chosen background tracks ✅ Regular progress updates and organized milestones Send me your project details, and I’ll tell you how I would approach it—no sales pitch and no obligation. You have nothing to lose. If we’re not the right fit, you’ll still receive a FREE professional consultation to help point your project in the right direction—no obligation. ? Kind regards, Shain Founder | WWD Digital Solutions
£100 GBP in 7 days
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With extensive experience in video editing for social media platforms, I understand the importance of creating engaging content tailored to specific formats. For this project, I will meticulously curate your landscape YouTube videos into dynamic portrait shorts optimized for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. By highlighting key moments, incorporating on-screen captions, channel watermark, and subtle motion graphics, I will ensure each 9:16 clip captivates mobile viewers. Additionally, I will focus on clean reframing, jump-cuts, and audio leveling to maintain viewer interest. Do you have specific brand guidelines or preferences for the motion graphics and editing style? https://www.freelancer.com/u/alphatechca Regards, Sahar H.
£60 GBP in 1 day
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Consider this ✔️The key here is delivering clips that hook viewers within the first three seconds. A common issue is maintaining viewer engagement while adapting long-form content into punchy shorts. I understand the importance of reshaping content into formats that resonate on platforms like Instagram Reels and TikTok. What usually matters most here is ensuring clean reframing and pacing that keeps mobile viewers hooked. Your need for on-screen captions, watermark inclusion, and audio leveling is clear, ensuring a professional finish that aligns with your brand. With years of experience in video editing, I've helped bring engaging shorts to life. You can expect eye-catching clips that maintain viewer interest and reinforce your brand identity with minimal effort on your side. If you want, I could take a look at your existing videos and give you some direction? Best, KurtSiebritz.
£100 GBP in 7 days
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Hello, NextFrame Studio brings 8+ years of experience in video editing and social media content creation. We understand the need to transform landscape YouTube videos into engaging portrait shorts for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. Our process involves carefully selecting key highlights, adding on-screen captions, channel watermark, and subtle motion graphics to enhance brand identity. We will ensure clean reframing, jump-cuts, and pacing to keep mobile viewers hooked from the start. Would you like us to focus on specific themes or moments in the videos? Our portfolio can be shared for reference. We are available to work according to the United Kingdom timezone. Regards, Talha NextFrame Studio
£135 GBP in 7 days
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Hi! I can turn your long-form YouTube videos into punchy, native-looking Shorts for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube. I’ll identify the strongest highlights and genuinely funny moments, then craft 9:16 edits with strong 3-second hooks, clean reframing, dynamic jump cuts, burned-in captions, branding, subtle motion graphics, and mobile-friendly audio. I work with Premiere Pro and can also provide organized project files for future tweaks. I’d be happy to create a short 15–30 sec sample first so you can approve the editing style.
£100 GBP in 7 days
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Dedicated Freelancer Ready to Elevate Your Project for Landscape YouTube to Portrait Shorts. I have a solid background in Video Editing, YouTube, Video Streaming, Video Production, Video Processing, Video Post-editing, Video Services and Video Ads, I bring valuable expertise to your project. I have successfully completed many projects with 100% client satisfaction. Clear and timely communication is my priority. I believe in keeping you informed throughout the project lifecycle. I am available for a discussion at your earliest convenience. Please feel free to contact me to further discuss your project details. Thank you for considering my bid. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the success of your project. Please visit my portfolio to check my previous work samples, here - https://www.freelancer.com/u/GraphicsHub2k24?page=portfolio&w=f&ngsw-bypass= Best regards, Muhammad Asim Khan
£20 GBP in 1 day
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The secret to vertical video retention on mobile feeds is locking the visual hook within the first 2 seconds, trimming all filler breaths, and framing the focal subject cleanly in the vertical center without distracting letterboxing or blurry pillarbox bars. I will deliver a polished batch of portrait shorts complete with burned-in animated captions, custom watermarks, leveled audio mix, and complete master project files (Premiere / DaVinci). I provide a written progress update every three days against defined milestones. Do you have specific brand fonts, color codes, or caption styling presets you'd like me to match? Would you like to share your YouTube channel link today so we can review your highest-performing content and map out the first batch of clips?
£150 GBP in 3 days
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As a freelancer, I'm Sumit and I may be new to this platform but I'm certainly not new to this field. My comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience in all forms of design, including graphic design and 2D/3D animations, would make me an ideal candidate for this project. I have a deep understanding of video ads and editing, along with video post-editing and video streaming, which you'll find invaluable as we transform your long-form YouTube videos into engaging portrait shorts. Moreover, my software proficiency includes Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, which are the very ones you require for project delivery and flexibility. With hands-on experience in H.264 encoding and on-screen captions, and aptitude for clean reframing and jump-cuts, I'll ensure that every clip meets your specifications while eliciting the desired response from viewers within the first few seconds. Best Regards Sumit Kumar
£45 GBP in 1 day
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✋ Hi, the important part here is not simply cropping landscape footage into 9:16. Each short needs a strong opening moment, clean reframing, and enough context to work as standalone content for viewers who have never seen the original video. I’d first identify the strongest funny, surprising, or high-value moments from each source video, then build each clip around the first three seconds. Reframing, jump cuts, captions, watermark placement, audio leveling, and subtle motion should all support retention without making the edit feel overproduced. I’d validate the style on a small first batch, then keep the same caption, pacing, and branding system across the remaining shorts. Roughly how many long-form videos and finished shorts do you want included in the first batch?
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