Social media videos
Short edits that get to the point and suit the platform. We can create versions for different placements where the source footage allows.
VIDEO EDITING
Video editing for businesses in Harrogate
You’ve captured the footage. Now it needs a clear story, the right pace and an edit that holds together.
I turn existing footage into videos for social media, websites and campaigns. That might be a short project showcase, a customer interview or a few useful clips from a longer recording. Based in Harrogate, I work with businesses locally and further afield.
Make something useful from the footage you have
A folder full of clips can be difficult to turn into a finished piece. There may be too much material, repeated takes or no obvious place to start.
I’ll look at what you’ve captured and what the video needs to do. Then I’ll shape the edit around the message, choosing the material that helps tell it clearly.
If something important is missing or the footage has limitations, I’ll explain that before we agree the work.
What I can help with
Project and business showcases
Bring together clips of your work, premises or team into a piece that gives viewers a useful sense of your business.
Interviews and talking-head content
Trim pauses and repeated takes, organise the message and add supporting footage where available. The aim is to keep the speaker natural and easy to follow.
Captions and on-screen text
Add checked captions, names and key information so viewers can follow the content, including when they’re watching without sound.
Branding, music and finishing
I can add supplied logos, suitable licensed music where agreed, and straightforward finishing touches. We’ll confirm asset permissions and any licensing costs before using them.
Shorter versions of longer videos
A longer recording may contain several useful moments. I can help identify those sections and turn them into separate clips, with enough context to make sense on their own.
Keep the message at the centre
An edit doesn’t need an effect on every cut. Sometimes a straightforward sequence, a clear voice and a few well-placed captions do the job best.
I’ll consider where the video will appear, how people are likely to watch it and what you want them to remember. That shapes the length, framing and pace.
How we’ll work together
1. Share the footage and brief
Tell me what the video is for and send the material you have. I’ll review its suitability and confirm the scope, cost and delivery plan.
2. Create the first edit
I’ll assemble the video around the agreed message and format, including any captions, branding or music within the scope.
3. Review and export
You’ll review the draft and provide feedback. I’ll make the agreed changes and supply the finished files in the formats we’ve confirmed.
Questions about video editing
Can you edit footage recorded on a phone?
Yes, provided the quality is suitable for the finished video. Share a sample and I can advise on what’s workable before we start.
Do you provide filming?
This service focuses on editing supplied footage. If you need filming too, mention that at the start so we can clarify what’s needed before agreeing the project.
Can you make portrait and landscape versions?
Often, yes. It depends on how the footage was framed and what needs to remain visible. We’ll agree the formats after reviewing the source material.
Can you add music I’ve chosen?
Only if you have the rights needed for the intended use. We can discuss suitable licensed alternatives if your chosen track isn’t available to use.
What files will I receive?
We’ll agree the video formats, dimensions and versions before editing begins. Project files and any additional exports should be included in the agreed scope if you need them.
FOOTAGE READY TO USE?
Let’s see what we can make from it
Tell me what you’ve filmed, where you want to use it and the message you want to get across. I’ll help you work out the next step.
Discuss your video