Professional Video Editor | Talking-Head • Documentary • Short-Form | Turning Raw Footage into Audience-Retaining Stories…

Talha Visuals

Professional Video Editor | Talking-Head • Documentary • Short-Form | Turning Raw Footage into Audience-Retaining Stories…

Available to hire

Professional Video Editor | Talking-Head • Documentary • Short-Form | Turning Raw Footage into Audience-Retaining Stories

Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
Urdu
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Video Editor at Self-Employed / Talha Visuals
January 1, 2024 - Present
Edited talking-head content for creators and online brands; improved viewer retention with clean jump cuts and structured pacing; designed modern subtitles and motion graphics using After Effects; delivered platform-optimized edits for YouTube, Shorts, and social media.
Video Editing Intern at Talha Visuals
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Edited promotional and social media video content; assisted production team with post-production workflow; delivered edits aligned with brand guidelines.
Video Editor (Freelance) at Self-Employed / Talha Visuals
January 1, 2024 - Present
Edited talking-head content for creators and online brands; improved viewer retention with clean jump cuts and structured pacing; designed modern subtitles and motion graphics using After Effects; delivered platform-optimized edits for YouTube, Shorts, and social media.
Video Editor at Upstream Solutions.ae
January 1, 2023 - Present
Produced high-volume Instagram Reels and short-form video content for UAE-based brand clients across hospitality, education, retail, and automotive sectors. Maintained consistent turnaround on bulk Reels orders while upholding quality standards across multiple active client accounts. Applied sound design, pacing, and hook-driven editing techniques to maximize early-view retention on Instagram and TikTok formats. Delivered platform-optimized 9:16 edits with on-screen captions, transitions, and branded motion elements aligned with each client’s visual identity.

Education

High School Diploma (Computer Science) at Bahria College Karachi
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Secondary School Certificate at Iqra Huffaz Secondary School
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
High School - Computer Science at Bahria College Karachi
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Secondary School at Iqra Huffaz Secondary School
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
High School (Computer Science) at Bahria College Karachi
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
at Bahria College Karachi
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

Advanced Video Editing Certification
May 1, 2025 - March 17, 2026
Advanced Video Editing
May 1, 2025 - March 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Other
    Long-Form Documentary Edit For "Lana X" YouTube channel

    Edited a 8-Minute documentary-style YouTube video for a Finance Niche YouTube creator, handling the full post-production pipeline from raw footage to final export.
    What I delivered:
    → Multi-camera timeline assembly and narrative-driven cut structure
    → B-roll integration synced to voiceover pacing for maximum storytelling impact
    → Animated lower thirds and title cards in Adobe After Effects
    → Color grading in DaVinci Resolve for a cinematic, broadcast-quality look
    → Optimized 16:9 export for YouTube with chapter markers and thumbnail-ready frame selection
    Tools used: Adobe Premiere Pro · Adobe After Effects · DaVinci Resolve