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Verified video editor
premium video editing

Edits that grab attention and keep people watching.

YouTube, shorts, ads, and podcasts edited to feel sharper, cleaner, and more engaging.

Available for new projects 5.0 Upwork rating Fast turnaround
Verified Top Rated video editor Trusted by clients on Upwork for fast communication, sharp edits, and reliable delivery.
what I do

Simple editing help, done well.

Different formats, same goal: cleaner edits, stronger pacing, and better results.

YouTube edits

Longer videos shaped to feel tighter, clearer, and easier to watch all the way through.

Stronger hooks and better flow
Cleaner storytelling and pacing
Built for watch time and retention

Short-form edits

Reels, shorts, and social cuts made to hit fast and keep attention moving.

Quick hooks that land early
Snappier rhythm and stronger motion
Clean captions and sharp timing

Ads, podcasts, and polish

From paid creative to podcast video and finishing touches, the goal is always a better final piece.

Ads and AI ad variations
Podcast video editing
Premiere, After Effects, CapCut, Photoshop
portfolio

Selected work

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results

What clients said

Real feedback from completed projects across short-form, YouTube, podcast editing, and ad creative.

★★★★★

“On-brand, high-retention shorts. Octavian is incredibly fast, highly collaborative, and rock-solid. One of the best editors I've hired.”

Editor: Short-Form Intros Aug 2024–Aug 2025 $7,305 earned • $30/hr
★★★★★

“Amazing experience, top-notch job. The pacing on our ad creatives brought our CPA down significantly. Highly recommended.”

Social Ads Editor Feb–May 2025 $455 earned • $35/hr
★★★★★

“Helpful, understanding, and very responsive. He took our long-form podcasts and made them highly engaging for YouTube.”

Podcast Video Editing Jun 2024–Feb 2025 $886 earned • $20/hr
★★★★★

“Excellent work. Rehiring immediately. The turnaround time was faster than expected and the quality was flawless.”

Social Video Editor Jan–Mar 2024 Fixed Price Project
★★★★★

“Always communicative. Great to work with. Transformed our dusty webinars into snappy, bite-sized value pieces.”

🎧 Repurpose Podcast Apr–May 2023 Fixed Price Project
★★★★★

“Did exactly what we needed. Nailed the thumbnail style and the retention hooks on the very first draft.”

YouTube Editor & Thumbnail Jul 2024–Apr 2025 $1,442 earned • $20/hr
quick answers

A few things clients ask

Yes. The portfolio includes short-form, ads, AI ads, YouTube, and podcasts.
Yes. You can watch the portfolio pieces directly here, and the Upwork profile is linked throughout the page.
The easiest way is through Upwork. It keeps everything clear with milestones, escrow, and project scope in one place.
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