Short-Form Video

Short-form editing that stops the scroll in under 3 seconds.

Reels, Shorts, and TikToks edited for the hook-first format that gets replays - not just views.

24h

Turnaround on short-form clips

112M+

Views generated on creator client channels

8-12

Clips extracted from a single long-form video

3s

Hook window - we engineer every clip around it

Short-Form Structure

60 seconds. Zero room for filler.

Short-form is won or lost in the first 3 seconds. Every cut, every caption, every transition is engineered to keep viewers watching.

Hook
0 – 3s
Core Value
7 – 50s
CTA
last 3s
Pattern Interrupt
3 – 7s
Payoff
50 – 57s

Stop the scroll instantly — first frame does the work

Subvert expectations, keep them curious

Deliver the promise — fast-paced, no filler

The satisfying conclusion they stayed for

Follow, save, or share — one ask only

Retention curve
Ideal short
Poorly edited
100%75%50%25%Hook zone~58%~5%
0sHook zone30s60s

The first 3 seconds decide everything. A well-edited short retains 55–65% of viewers to the end. A poorly edited one loses 80% of its audience before the payoff.

What You Get

Everything in your short-form video subscription

Vertical format editing (9:16)

Optimized for Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. Proper framing, safe zones, and platform-specific pacing.

Hook-first structure

Every clip opens with a pattern interrupt. We cut the fat from the first 3 seconds so viewers can't scroll past.

Captions & dynamic text

Auto-styled captions that match your brand font, color, and placement - not the generic white-on-black default.

Music & sound design

Trending audio, licensed tracks, or sound effects that match the mood and increase replay value.

Jump cuts & transitions

Fast-paced editing that removes dead air and keeps energy high throughout the clip.

B-roll & reaction clips

Visual cuts that reinforce your message and prevent talking-head fatigue on longer clips.

Platform multi-format delivery

We deliver 9:16 vertical, 1:1 square, and 16:9 horizontal cuts from the same raw source.

Long-form repurposing

Turn a 30-minute YouTube video into 8-12 short-form clips optimized for each platform.

How It Works

From brief to delivered in 48 hours

01

Submit your footage or long-form link

Drop the file with a brief note on the topic, target audience, and platform. If it's a repurpose job, send the YouTube link.

02

We produce the clips

Your editor structures, cuts, captions, and grades each clip within 24 hours. Hooks are the priority - we test multiple before locking.

03

Approve and publish

Review clips in our shared feedback tool, approve, and receive platform-ready files for immediate upload.

Who It's For

Built for teams who move fast

YouTube creators

Clip your long-form videos into Shorts that drive new subscribers back to your main channel.

SaaS & B2B brands

Turn webinars, demos, and interviews into short-form content that actually gets watched - not scrolled past.

Agencies

Produce short-form content at scale for multiple social clients without adding editors to your payroll.

Coaches & personal brands

Consistent Reels output without sacrificing your time to the tools. Film once, distribute everywhere.

FAQ

Common questions about short-form video

How long are the short-form clips you produce?

Typically 30-90 seconds for Reels and TikTok, 60 seconds or less for Shorts. We adjust based on platform trends and your content type.

Do you handle the repurposing strategy, or just the editing?

We focus on editing. However, we flag the strongest moments in long-form videos during the edit so you can build your own content calendar around them.

Can you match the caption style of a reference creator?

Yes. Send a reference during onboarding and we'll match font, size, placement, and animation style exactly.

Do you post the content for us?

Posting is part of the YouTube Channel Management service. Short-Form Editing delivers files ready for you or your team to upload.

What's the turnaround if I submit 10 clips at once?

We process in batches of 3-5 per day. A 10-clip batch typically completes within 3-4 business days. Rush batches available on Growth and Scale.

Ready to start?

Get your first video back this week.

Book a 20-minute discovery call. We'll match you with the right editor, confirm your format and volume, and have you onboarded within 48 hours.