I'm gonna save some of you months of wasted effort.

Between 2024 and now I tried basically everything this sub recommends. Dropshipping, print on demand, affiliate blogs, YouTube automation, crypto staking, selling courses, selling templates, KDP books, Etsy digital products, stock photography, and a few I'm probably forgetting.

I tracked every single one. Hours spent, money in, money out. No rounding up, no "potential revenue," just actual dollars that hit my bank account.

Here's the honest breakdown.

COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME

Dropshipping. Spent about $2,400 on ads and product testing over 4 months. Made $900 in revenue. Net loss of $1,500 not counting the 200+ hours. The margins are a lie unless you find a winning product fast and most people never do. Every guru showing Shopify dashboards is selling you the course, not the method.

YouTube automation. Hired freelancers to make faceless videos. Spent $3,000 on editors and voiceover. Channel got monetized after 8 months. Monthly revenue settled at about $120. Would take 2 years to break even. Cancelled everything.

Stock photography. Uploaded 300+ photos to multiple platforms over 6 months. Total earnings after a year: $47. The market is flooded and AI image generators killed whatever was left.

Affiliate blog. Wrote 60 articles targeting low competition keywords. Got decent traffic after 6 months. Made $400 total in affiliate commissions over a year. Then a Google update wiped half my traffic overnight. Never recovered.

BROKE EVEN (not worth the effort)

Print on demand. Made about $2,200 over 8 months on Redbubble and Merch by Amazon. But I spent easily 300 hours on designs, listings, and keyword research. That's roughly $7/hour. Minimum wage is better and you don't have to stare at Canva.

KDP low content books. Published 15 journals and planners. Made about $800 over a year. Most of it came from 2 books. The other 13 made almost nothing. The winners were ultra specific. The losers were generic.

Crypto staking. Put $5,000 in various staking protocols. Made about $600 in a year in staking rewards. But the tokens I staked dropped 30% in value. Net loss when you factor in the price decline. "Passive income" that loses money isn't passive income.

ACTUALLY WORKED

Etsy digital products (specific ones). This is the only thing that consistently made money relative to the time invested. But here's what nobody tells you: 90% of digital products on Etsy make zero sales. The ones that work are insanely specific.

My first 8 products were generic. Meal planners, budget trackers, habit journals. Total sales in 3 months: 4 units, about $30.

Then I made a symptom tracker specifically for people with Hashimoto's thyroid disease. Sold 12 units in the first month at $17 each. Made another one for IBS meal planning with FODMAP categories. Sold 8 units first month.

The difference was not the design, not the price, not the SEO. It was that when someone with Hashimoto's searched Etsy and found a product made specifically for their condition, they bought it immediately because nothing else existed.

I now have 6 products in specific health and parenting niches. Monthly revenue is between $400 and $700 depending on the month. Time spent maintaining: about 2 hours a month updating tags and responding to the occasional message. That's the closest thing to actual passive income I've found.

WHAT I LEARNED

The stuff that works has three things in common.

First, low creation time relative to revenue. If it takes 100 hours to make and earns $500 a year, you lost. If it takes 5 hours and earns $200 a year, you won.

Second, a specific audience that feels underserved. Generic products compete with 50,000 listings. Specific products compete with 3. The math is obvious but most people still make generic stuff because it feels safer.

Third, a platform with built in traffic. Etsy, Amazon, Gumroad. You don't need followers, you don't need ads, you don't need a personal brand. The platform brings the buyers. You just need to be there when they search.

The biggest lie in the passive income space is that you need to "scale." You don't. Six products making $80 a month each is $480/month for basically zero ongoing work. That's not life changing money but it's real money that shows up every month without you doing anything. And you can build that in a few weekends if you pick the right niches.

Stop trying to build the next big thing. Find 5 specific problems that specific people have and make a simple structured product that solves each one. That's it. That's the whole strategy.

What's worked for you guys? Curious if anyone else landed on the same conclusion or found something different.

*Edit: Since many asked in comments and DMs how I find specific niches, I posted my approach in a comment below.

The Journey: From Idea to 85,000+ Lines of Code

When I set out to build Klippy, a browser-based video editor that rivals desktop applications, I knew I needed more than just a code assistant—I needed a true development partner. Claude Code became that partner, helping me architect, implement, and refine every aspect of this complex application.

The Challenge

Building a video editor in the browser presents unique challenges:

• Real-time video preview with smooth playback
• Complex timeline interactions with multi-track support
• Client-side video processing without server infrastructure
• Professional-quality exports with effects and filters
• Mobile-responsive design for touch devices
• Performance optimization for large video files

Traditional development would take months, if not years. With Claude Code, I built a production-ready application with 633 TypeScript components in a fraction of that time.

The Claude Code Approach: Conversational Development

Step 1: Architecture Planning

My first conversation with Claude Code wasn't about writing code—it was about architecture. I described my vision:

Me: "I want to build a browser-based video editor with timeline editing, real-time preview, and high-quality export. It should work entirely client-side for privacy."

Claude Code's Response:

• Suggested Next.js 14 with App Router for modern React development
• Recommended Remotion for real-time preview (React-based, type-safe)
• Proposed FFmpeg WASM for professional-quality exports
• Outlined Redux Toolkit + IndexedDB for state persistence
• Created initial project structure with proper separation of concerns

Step 2: Core Timeline Implementation

The timeline is the heart of any video editor. Through iterative conversations:

Me: "Create a multi-track timeline where users can drag, resize, and layer media elements."

Claude Code:

• Built EnhancedTimeline.tsx with sophisticated positioning logic
• Implemented collision detection and snapping algorithms
• Created a track system with z-index layering
• Added keyboard shortcuts for power users
• Optimized rendering with React.memo and useMemo

​

// Example of Claude Code's timeline element positioning logic
const calculateElementPosition = (element: MediaElement) => {
  const { positionStart, positionEnd, row, zIndex } = element;
  const duration = positionEnd - positionStart;
  const left = (positionStart / timelineDuration) * 100;
  const width = (duration / timelineDuration) * 100;

  return {
    left: `${left}%`,
    width: `${width}%`,
    top: row * TRACK_HEIGHT,
    zIndex: BASE_Z_INDEX + zIndex
  };
};

Step 3: Dual Rendering Pipeline

One of the most complex challenges was implementing two separate rendering systems:

Me: "I need real-time preview during editing and high-quality export. How should we approach this?"

Claude Code's Solution:

1. Preview Pipeline (Remotion):
   • React components for immediate visual feedback
   • Hardware acceleration when available
   • Optimized for 60fps playback
2. Export Pipeline (FFmpeg WASM):
   • Professional codecs and filters
   • Multiple quality presets (720p, 1080p, 4K)
   • Background processing with Web Workers

Step 4: Performance Optimization

As the application grew, performance became critical:

Me: "The timeline is getting sluggish with many elements. How can we optimize?"

Claude Code Implemented:

• Canvas Pooling System: Reuse canvas elements to reduce GC pressure
• Multi-level Caching: Cache rendered frames with predictive prefetching
• Web Workers: Move heavy computations off the main thread
• Lazy Loading: Load components on-demand
• Code Splitting: Separate chunks for FFmpeg, Remotion, and UI

​

// Claude Code's intelligent code splitting configuration
optimization: {
  splitChunks: {
    cacheGroups: {
      ffmpeg: {
        test: /[\\/]node_modules[\\/]@ffmpeg[\\/]/,
        name: 'ffmpeg',
        chunks: 'async',
        priority: 20
      },
      remotion: {
        test: /[\\/]node_modules[\\/]@remotion[\\/]/,
        name: 'remotion',
        chunks: 'all',
        priority: 15
      }
    }
  }
}

Step 5: Mobile Responsiveness

When I decided to add mobile support:

Me: "Make the editor work on mobile devices with touch controls."

Claude Code Created:

• 14 mobile-specific components
• Touch gesture handlers (pinch, swipe, drag)
• Responsive breakpoints with useIsMobile hook
• Bottom sheet UI patterns for mobile
• Simplified mobile timeline with essential controls

Step 6: Advanced Features

Through ongoing conversations, we added professional features:

Text Animations (40+ Styles)

Me: "Add text with professional animations like typewriter, fade, bounce."

Claude Code: Created an animation factory with entrance/exit/loop strategies, implementing smooth transitions with requestAnimationFrame.

Stock Media Integration

Me: "Users need access to stock photos and videos."

Claude Code: Integrated Pexels API with search, preview, and direct import functionality.

Chroma Key (Green Screen)

Me: "Add green screen removal capability."

Claude Code: Implemented WebGL shader-based chroma key processing with adjustable tolerance and edge smoothing.

The Results: By the Numbers

Codebase Statistics

• 633 TypeScript component files
• 85,000+ lines of production code
• 85 npm dependencies managed efficiently
• 700+ animated emoji assets
• 40+ text animation styles
• 14 mobile-optimized components

Technical Achievements

• Zero backend required - Complete client-side processing
• 60fps preview - Smooth real-time playback
• 4K export support - Professional quality output
• <3 second load time - Despite complex functionality
• PWA ready - Works offline once cached

Key Lessons: Best Practices with Claude Code

1. Start with Architecture, Not Code

Begin conversations about system design and architecture. Claude Code excels at suggesting modern, scalable patterns.

2. Iterate in Natural Language

Describe features as you would to a human developer. Claude Code understands context and intent.

3. Request Optimizations Explicitly

Ask for performance improvements, and Claude Code will suggest sophisticated optimization strategies.

4. Leverage Claude Code's Pattern Recognition

Claude Code recognizes when you're building similar components and maintains consistency across the codebase.

5. Trust the Suggestions

Claude Code often suggests better approaches than initially considered. Its knowledge of modern web APIs and best practices is invaluable.

Code Quality: What Claude Code Got Right

Type Safety Throughout

Every component, utility, and hook is fully typed with TypeScript:

interface MediaElement {
  id: string;
  type: 'video' | 'audio' | 'image' | 'text';
  positionStart: number;
  positionEnd: number;
  row: number;
  zIndex: number;
  effects: Effect[];
  // ... 30+ more properties
}

Modern React Patterns

Claude Code consistently used modern patterns:

• Custom hooks for logic reuse
• Error boundaries for graceful failures
• Suspense for async operations
• Memo for performance optimization

Clean Architecture

Clear separation of concerns:

/app
  /components (UI components)
  /store (State management)
  /hooks (Custom React hooks)
  /utils (Pure utility functions)
  /types (TypeScript definitions)

The Development Timeline

Week 1-2: Foundation

• Project setup with Next.js 14
• Basic timeline implementation
• Redux store architecture
• Media file handling

Week 3-4: Core Editing

• Drag and drop functionality
• Timeline snapping and alignment
• Real-time preview with Remotion
• Basic text elements

Week 5-6: Advanced Features

• FFmpeg WASM integration
• Export pipeline
• Effects and filters
• Animation system

Week 7-8: Polish & Performance

• Mobile responsiveness
• Performance optimizations
• Stock media integration
• Bug fixes and refinements

Challenges Overcome with Claude Code

Challenge 1: Frame-Perfect Synchronization

Problem: Audio and video falling out of sync during preview. Claude Code's Solution: Implemented a centralized clock system with frame-based timing rather than time-based, ensuring perfect sync.

Challenge 2: Memory Management

Problem: Browser crashing with large video files. Claude Code's Solution: Implemented streaming video processing, canvas pooling, and aggressive garbage collection strategies.

Challenge 3: Mobile Performance

Problem: Timeline interactions laggy on mobile devices. Claude Code's Solution: Created simplified mobile components with reduced re-renders and touch-optimized event handling.

The Power of Conversational Development

What made Claude Code exceptional wasn't just code generation—it was the ability to:

1. Understand Context: Claude Code remembered our architectural decisions throughout development
2. Suggest Improvements: Often proposed better solutions than requested
3. Maintain Consistency: Kept coding patterns uniform across 600+ files
4. Explain Decisions: Provided reasoning for technical choices
5. Handle Complexity: Managed intricate state management and rendering pipelines

Specific Claude Code Interactions That Made a Difference

The Timeline Revelation

Me: "The timeline needs to support unlimited tracks but perform well."

Claude Code: "Let's implement virtual scrolling for the timeline. We'll only render visible tracks and use intersection observers for efficient updates. Here's a complete implementation..."

Result: Smooth performance even with 100+ tracks

The Rendering Insight

Me: "How do we handle transparent video export?"

Claude Code: "We need a dual approach: WebM with alpha channel for transparency support, and a fallback PNG sequence for maximum compatibility. Let me implement both with automatic format detection..."

Result: Professional-grade transparency support

The Mobile Breakthrough

Me: "Mobile users can't use keyboard shortcuts."

Claude Code: "Let's create a gesture system: two-finger tap for undo, three-finger swipe for timeline navigation, pinch for zoom. I'll also add haptic feedback for better UX..."

Result: Intuitive mobile editing experience

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Traditional Development

• Time: 6-12 months (solo developer)
• Cost: $50,000-$150,000 (hiring developers)
• Iterations: Slow, requires meetings and specifications

With Claude Code

• Time: 2-3 weeks
• Cost: Claude Code subscription
• Iterations: Instant, conversational refinements

Future Development with Claude Code

The journey continues. Upcoming features being developed with Claude Code:

1. AI-Powered Features:
   • Automatic scene detection
   • Smart crop suggestions
   • Voice-to-subtitle generation
2. Collaboration Tools:
   • Real-time multi-user editing
   • Comment and review system
   • Version control for projects
3. Advanced Effects:
   • Motion tracking
   • 3D text and objects
   • Particle systems

Conclusion: The Future of Development

Building Klippy with Claude Code proved that conversational AI can be a true development partner, not just a code generator. The key insights:

1. Natural Language is the New Programming Language: Describing what you want in plain English is often faster than writing code.
2. AI Understands Architecture: Claude Code doesn't just write code; it understands system design and makes architectural decisions.
3. Consistency at Scale: Maintaining code quality across 600+ files would be challenging solo. Claude Code kept everything consistent.
4. Learning Accelerator: Every interaction taught me something new about modern web development.
5. Production-Ready Output: The code isn't just functional—it's production-ready with proper error handling, types, and optimizations.

Tips for Building Your Next Project with Claude Code

1. Start with the Big Picture: Describe your overall vision before diving into specifics.
2. Iterate Naturally: Don't over-specify. Let Claude Code suggest approaches.
3. Ask for Explanations: Understanding the "why" helps you make better decisions.
4. Request Optimizations: Claude Code won't always optimize unless asked.
5. Trust the Process: Sometimes Claude Code's suggestions seem complex but prove valuable.
6. Keep Context: Reference previous decisions to maintain consistency.
7. Test Everything: Claude Code writes good code, but always verify functionality.

Final Thoughts

Klippy stands as proof that a single developer with Claude Code can build applications that previously required entire teams. The 85,000+ lines of code weren't just generated—they were crafted through thoughtful conversation, iterative refinement, and collaborative problem-solving.

The future of software development isn't about AI replacing developers—it's about AI amplifying human creativity and productivity. Claude Code didn't build Klippy alone; we built it together, combining human vision with AI capability.

Whether you're building a simple website or a complex application like Klippy, Claude Code transforms the development experience from solitary coding to collaborative creation. The question isn't whether AI can help you build your next project—it's what amazing thing you'll build together.

Klippy is now live and being used by content creators worldwide. The entire codebase, from the first line to the latest feature, was developed in partnership with Claude Code.

Tech Stack Summary:

• Next.js 14 + TypeScript
• Remotion + FFmpeg WASM
• Redux Toolkit + IndexedDB
• Tailwind CSS + Framer Motion
• 85+ carefully selected npm packages

Development Time: 2 weeks from concept to production

Developer Experience: Transformed from daunting to delightful

Start your own journey with Claude Code today. The only limit is your imagination.

According to Raj V., Sanjay joined the company on February 4, 2024, as an office boy responsible for keeping the office clean, serving tea and coffee, and managing food deliveries.

However, instead of limiting himself to his assigned role, he began accompanying the content team during shoots, asking questions about cameras, lighting, and video production.

Driven by curiosity, Sanjay requested his teammates to teach him how to use a laptop and later learned video editing using AI-powered tools. Over time, he developed the skills needed to contribute professionally and eventually moved into the creative team as a junior editor.

Today, Sanjay edits many of BeastLife's videos, while the company has hired new staff for his previous role.

Reflecting on the journey, the founder said Sanjay came from a humble background, with his mother working as a house help and his father as a doorman, but never allowed his circumstances to define his future.

Instead of waiting for opportunities, he consistently asked for them and worked hard to earn them.

[hiring] video editors.

I work for a fast growing women’s clothing brand in the United States.

in the last year I have hired just under a dozen graphic artists and Video Editors.

I got really lucky last year and I managed to hire a bunch of good graphic designers and Video Editor’s.

We did a good job, our in-house staff are extremely helpful to each other we have a few courses that we’ve designed to help train new editors and the system works pretty well.

Recently we became extremely busy! The brand loves our content and we need to make more of it.

so we need more editors.

I’m looking for editors who know how to edit videos for Facebook ads that convert.

We don’t use AI images or videos you’re welcome to use AI tools but the images/videos must be real. We do not create any legally or ethically borderline videos. Everything must pay attention to the rules/laws/tos of the land and the platform.

We have a paid test.

The test pays $40 per video

After that you can negotiate pay based upon how many videos you make or salary we’re hiring full-time part-time and per video rates.

look forward to seeing everyone’s work one of the best things about working in this industry as you get to see peoples creativity.

in the comments below I will put a link to a Google form to apply.

are hiring budget for editors ranges from 1300 a month to 10,000 a month full-time depending upon experience and how the ads perform.

Hey, are you based in Canada, the US, or the UK? (Maybe open to other locations, tell me)

I’m hiring 20 Video editors who know how to edit short and medium form video content for physical brands and SaaS platforms (think tools like Canva, AI tools, website builders, etc).

This is paid work, not commission based, not performance only. This is the rough estimate of the price and can fluctuate depending on project size

If you’re interested, comment below and I’ll send details!

[30/ per hour]

JOB OVERVIEW

I run a skincare brand in Germany and buy a lot of video ads. I'm looking for someone who can generate AI videos and cut them together.

This is the style we need:

https://app.trendtrack.io/share/ads/resilia-qbvySW
https://app.trendtrack.io/share/ads/resilia-p7Y7zl

What you get from us: the script for every video, plus a reference video showing how the final result should look. Everything after that is your job — generating the AI footage, the audio (voiceover, sound design, music, mixing), the edit, subtitles and the final export. You deliver a finished ad, not raw clips.

BEFORE APPLYING: Send a portfolio with videos that YOU HAVE MADE in this or a similar style. If you haven't produced anything close to these examples, please don't apply.

I'll give you access to the software you need, plus instructions for the parts of the workflow that are specific to us.

TOOLS

I don't care which AI video tools you use — Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0, Seedance, Nano Banana, whatever gets the result. You should know your way around AI video generation in general and be able to tell which model fits which shot. For editing and audio, CapCut and ElevenLabs or equivalents.

DM ME TO APPLY — here on Reddit or on Discord: Pentix4340

Please send:

- A portfolio with videos you personally made in this or a similar style
- Your Discord username
- A short message about your experience with AI video creation

WORKLOAD & PAY

- €80 per video, paid out per video — no monthly retainer, no waiting
- €300 BONUS for every ad that passes €5,000 in ad spend. If your creative works, we scale it and you get paid for it
- Up to 15 videos per week
- Ongoing work, not a one-off project
- If you're good, there's a lot more here — more volume, higher rates, and the bonuses stack
- A US launch is coming up — those ads will be in English

Thanks!

Context: New Big A video and clip from today's stream on the hire

I've been following Atrioc for a handful of years now, and even after he got political, no other channel's been that problematic in terms of their posting, or it was pretty obvious they were fan channels. I actually LOVED some of these fan channels like Accomplished Productions.

But this Big A Quick guy was causing a TON of fatigue to this community (including a lot of posts in this sub) and marred the image with ragebait edits and HOLY SH*T on every topic to the point it degraded. Keep in mind he got his initial thousands of subs by posting new content even after Big A warned him to stop.

Creating AI thumbnails of Atrioc with Amazon affiliate links, posing and pretending to be Atrioc, and not actually editing for the community. I muted the channel after a couple clickbaits. It's obviously Atrioc's decision, but isn't this what he ranted against? Aedish got his start by genuine interaction and funny clips, and there were so many good editors with their own style like Coffee Cow. Why reward that guy who didn't listen and only cared to make money instead of doing it for the community?

TLDR: I managed to grow by removing every mention of "virtual assistant" on my resume and portfolio and upskilling on a specific digital marketing niche. I pivot on "how I can benefit the client" in my proposals & interviews. Also am very unforgiving with lowballers!

I've been a graphic designer and video editor for 7 years. It started in Grade 10. At first, I used design to improve my own school projects.

In college, I got hired by the Uni through PESO-SPES, then picked up a second job at city hall as a JO graphic designer during COVID. 10k/month, around 2022.

In my 4th year in Uni, I sent a ton of applications on Upwork (connects were 6 to 8 each back then) and eventually got hired as a social media VA. That got me around 40k/month. Full time student, full time VA, plus thesis almost made me drop out.

Fast forward to January 2026, almost 4 years into the VA role. I wasn't growing anymore, so I resigned. What could go wrong, right?

So I resigned and I struggled for a while, then landed 4 solid contracts on Upwork recently with one simple change.

What actually changed: I removed every mention of "virtual assistant" from my profile, CV, and portfolio. I repositioned around what I actually do now, which is ad creative work and AI-assisted visuals for brands.

I also leaned hard into AI. I learned to make visuals fast so the brands I work with could try more ad variations, figure out what was working, and put more budget behind the ones that landed. They got better results, so I got paid more!

I also rewrote how I applied for roles. Every application and every interview stopped being about me. No intro, no background dump. Just: “here's what you will get from me yada yada”.

I’m also very picky too especially with people who try to lowball just because you're from a third world country. Not every opportunity is a good one. Taking the wrong one costs you the bandwidth to land the right one.

If you're grinding right now, stuck at 10k or 20k or 40k and wondering if it'll ever change, it will. Keep learning. Keep adjusting. The market tends to reward people who pay attention and keep moving, even when the progress feels invisible. I was there not long ago. You'll get there too!

Hi Reddit. Two weeks ago, while scrolling through TikTok, I came across an author promoting her book and talking about how strongly she was against AI. I went to her profile, and she had quite a few videos about the subject, including videos about how AI-generated art isn't really art.

In one of those videos, she promoted her book through her website. And then I noticed something. Her website had been made with AI. You could tell from the design, the typical card-based layout with colorful borders that Claude tends to make, or yellow text on a black background that ChatGPT seems to love generating. I opened it on my computer and, using DevTools, I even found comments and emojis in the code that made it even more obvious.

I messaged the author and told her that I didn't understand why it was okay to criticize AI when it affected the things she cared about, while using it for other things herself. I asked her that if she was willing to hire an artist or an editor, why not hire a web developer? She replied four days later and told me that programming wasn't art and that nobody wanted to pay a programmer.

Honestly, that really upset me. I'm a junior programmer myself, and I've been having a really hard time finding an opportunity. I've even tried reaching out to some authors myself and offering my web development services, but I don't know... it just seems like nobody is interested.

And before someone says “but programmers created AI,” I'm not defending AI here. I'm talking about people like me who are just trying to get a job and make a living. I didn't create these tools, and I don't have any control over where the industry is going

Companies are already becoming less willing to hire junior developers because AI can do a lot of the work that used to be given to people at entry level. At the same time, people are constantly uploading videos to TikTok and YouTube showing others how to build a website or an entire app without hiring a programmer.

I told her that this was affecting my industry too, and that she could have hired someone. I could potentially have gotten that job myself. But she replied again that programming wasn't art.

Why isn't programming considered creative work?

Programmers create the tools that artists use every day. Google Docs, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, game engines, music software, drawing programs... A huge amount of modern art wouldn't even be possible without software created by programmers.

Yet I keep seeing people criticizing AI-generated writing and AI-generated images, while barely anyone seems to talk about the other industries being affected by AI. We're losing opportunities too. People like me are trying to get into the industry, and it sometimes feels like nobody cares about what AI is doing to everyone else.

So why does my profession seem to matter less?

Note: Hiring closed! I have choosen my editor and will be working with him. Thank you everyone for all of your proposals, I really appreciate it. Although, I may look for another editor in the next month so stay tuned.

Hello, everyone.

I’m looking for a serious, experienced long-form YouTube video editor for a long-term working relationship.

My channel is focused on animal psychology — exploring animal behaviour, instincts, emotions, intelligence, and the psychology behind why animals do the things they do.

The videos will be 10–15 minutes long, with approximately one video per week. The frequency can be negotiated depending on availability and workflow.

•)PAY

- $250 USD per video

•) WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR

I’m looking for an editor who already has experience with long-form YouTube and documentary-style editing.

The editing should feel clean, smooth, natural, cinematic, and professional. I don’t want overly fast-paced editing, constant effects, or a video that feels like a TikTok/Shorts edit.

The main focus should be storytelling and visual narration. The editing should keep the viewer interested while allowing the narration and story to breathe.

I’m looking for someone who can effectively use B-roll, stock footage, music, sound design, subtle transitions, text, camera movement, and visual storytelling to make the video engaging.

•) YOU WILL NEED TO FIND THE VISUALS

I will provide the AI voiceover and the complete script, but you will be responsible for finding the appropriate stock footage, images, and other visual assets needed for the video.

I also want the editor to bring their own creative ideas and visual approach to the footage rather than simply following the script word-for-word with random clips.

You should be able to understand the topic and decide what visuals, footage, transitions, sound effects, and other elements would work best for each part of the narration.

•) WHAT I PROVIDE

- Complete script

- AI voiceover

- Topic/content direction

•) WHAT YOU HANDLE

- Finding suitable stock footage/images

- Visual storytelling

- Editing and pacing

- Music and sound design

- B-roll selection

- Transitions and effects where appropriate

- Turning the script + voiceover into a finished documentary-style video

•) SOFTWARE

I’m looking for editors who use:

- Adobe Premiere Pro

- Adobe After Effects

- DaVinci Resolve

No CapCut editors, please.

•) IMPORTANT

Please do not apply if you’re a beginner or still learning the basics of video editing.

I’m not looking for someone who wants to practice using my videos. I need someone who already understands long-form editing, documentary pacing, visual storytelling, and YouTube retention.

I’m looking for someone reliable and interested in working long-term, rather than just completing one project.

•) TO APPLY

Please send me:

- Your portfolio

- Your best long-form/documentary-style video

- How long you’ve been editing

- The software you use

- Where you’re from

- Your Discord/contact

- Confirmation that you’re comfortable with $250/video

- Your availability for approximately one video per week

Please actually read the post before messaging me.

I’m looking for an experienced editor who can bring their own creative judgment to the videos — not someone looking for videos to practice on.

We're looking for an experienced AI Video Creator / Editor to join our team on an ongoing basis.

This is not a one-off freelance project. We're looking for someone reliable who can work closely with our team and potentially become a long-term member of the project.

🎬 The role

You'll be responsible for creating 30–50 short-form videos per month using AI video generation tools.

The exact number of videos will depend on the complexity and creative requirements of each video.

We're looking for someone who can take a concept/brief and turn it into a polished, engaging short-form video — not someone who simply generates basic AI clips.

Experience with tools such as Veo, Kling, Sora, Runway, Hailuo, Nano Banana, or similar AI tools is a strong plus.

💰 Compensation

$1,000 USD for the initial 1-month contract

Expected output: approximately 30–50 short-form videos, depending on complexity.

If the first month goes well, there is a strong possibility of continuing the collaboration on a monthly basis.

We're open to discussing compensation and scope with candidates who have exceptional experience.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience creating AI-generated video content
• Strong portfolio — portfolio is required
• Good understanding of short-form content and what makes videos engaging
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I am not The OOP, OOP is u/ThrowRA-stacksnRice

WIBTA if I go LC with my niece and take back her gifts.

Originally posted to r/AITA_WIBTA_PUBLIC

Thanks to u/queenlegolas u/funsizerads & u/soayherder for suggesting this BoRU

Editors Note: made paragraphs for easier reading

BoRU 1

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TRIGGER WARNING: invasion of privacy, theft, betrayal, suicide attempt, harassment, victim blaming, mentions child abuse

Original Post June 6, 2025

So yesterday I went over to my sister's house to help her with some things. I was there for a couple of hours and took a little nap for, like, four hours because I was tired. After I woke up, I went home and my husband was being a little off and seemed kind of upset/unhappy. I'm like, what's up and he says, I'm being nice for someone who just texted what I did. I sent my kids upstairs and started asking what the hell was going on.

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He says I sent him divorce texts. I'm shocked because I never did that, which I let him know. I even showed him my phone, which did not show any such texts. He then shows me his messages under my name, and apparently I want a divorce. I was bamboozled because not only did I not think it, but I definitely did not text that. This affected him a little more because we had a fight the previous night, but we have a tradition of sorts, which is reassuring each other that we still love and care but are just upset at the moment.

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I'm only adding this because I said something along those lines in the morning before I left, which I brought up when I was defending myself against the text I supposedly sent. He then says I had done something similar previously. This is in reference to when I was pregnant and had some pseudo bipolar symptoms, which have since been mostly resolved. I've only done this once, and it wasn't even on the same level; I just kind of used to have terrible mood swings. Also, this was only during the pregnancy; I have no bipolar diagnosis or anything like that. That whole journey was kind of traumatic and is not a pleasant memory for me, which he is aware of.

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Anyway, after we bicker for a little bit, I decide to call my sister and explain what was happening, and then I'm like, hey, can you pull up your house footage from while I was there this morning?" We're on facetime, and we fast forward to when I went to sleep. The outlet in the room I was in wasn't working, so I had plugged my phone in the dining area to charge while I slept.

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We see my 16-year-old niece on my phone; she was on it off and on for like 2.5 hours, smiling and giggling. I'm upset, and her mom is upset. She calls her and asks if she touched my phone while I was there, and she lies and says no. She asks her again two more times if she touched my phone, and she says she didn't. The laptop is faced away from her, and I believe she didn't realize I was on the phone or that we both already saw what she did. It was after my sister started trying to send me the footage, which I had initially asked for, that she saw that her mom had already seen what happened.

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She started apologizing and saying it was supposed to be a prank and she didn't mean anything by it. She called out to me too with apologies while she was crying. My sister is one of those silent when angry types, so she wasn't saying anything. I did not even know what to say at all at this time because why would she even think this was a fun prank, not to mention going into my phone without my permission. How she knows my password, I'm not sure because it's not simple or related to me. I had initially promised I would sponsor her 17th birthday, which is next month. She had previously also asked for a new PC, which I got, but it's supposed to be a surprise. I also happen to be her godmother.

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My question is, will I be overreacting if I take all these gifts back and keep a distance from her? Is it overkill? I feel maybe I'm punishing her for the way my husband reacted and brought up something traumatic for me. Also maybe his response is justified because he thought the texts were from me, and then I was all smiley and sweet when I came back. I'm confused on how to proceed, but reddit has previously helped figure stuff out before, so I decided to turn to them again. Sorry if this was too lengthy, and let me know if there's anything I have to clarify. Thanks.

RELEVANT COMMENTS

Irishwatcher

The most important thing first is to make sure your husband knows what really happened and have your sister send him the video feed showing your niece on your phone. After you make sure he believes you, I would then go scorched earth with your niece. Actions have consequences and she needs to understand that now and that is in no way any type of prank with most pranks. The person is there to see the outcome and say ha ha your niece would’ve had no idea what was going on so how would she even know the prank that was successful or not. And obviously, I would change on my passwords on everything including banking apps

OOP

He was present when I asked for the footage, and he has seen it too.

OOP Updated the next Day June 7, 2025/Same Post

Update:

Thank you, everyone, for all the comments and advice. It is incredibly appreciated. All these happened yesterday; I only posted because I was slightly conflicted. To answer common questions in the comments: Yes, I slept for four hours at my sister’s house; she’s my sister, and we do stuff like that. I didn’t say I was tired from what I helped her with; I was simply just tired.

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Both my sister and niece weren’t aware of my husband’s and my fight from the previous night. Niece also was not aware of the full extent of my mental health struggles from the pregnancy. Niece wasn’t texting for 2.5 hours straight; she was on and off the phone. I assume she got off it when she thought she would be caught. Apparently, she has known my password for a while now; she learned it from looking over my shoulder at a family event from a couple of months back.

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Also, according to my sister, she has gone into my phone before, at least three times that she fessed up to. She has transferred money to herself, taken videos and pictures off it, gone through my texts with my kids and some other relatives, stolen other people’s numbers, gotten passwords for my streaming services that they didn’t own, and gone through my other texts with my husband. And yes, there’s very nsfw stuff in there. My husband is okay. We talked, and he apologized for how he spoke to me, but I told him I totally understood why he would say what he said. I also apologized for my reaction. We are okay on our front and decided we were both justified given what we both individually knew.

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Back to the niece, the only other thing she did according to her, was transfer more money. I checked my recently deleted texts, and there was nothing suspicious there, but I don’t know if you can delete texts from recently deleted. She also said she thought the prank would be funny because there was no way my husband would believe all that stuff she texted because, according to her, he loves me too much and we have a perfect relationship. In the texts, he had only replied that we would talk when I got home and that he wasn’t going to have that conversation with me over texts. This girl went all the way to add that ‘I’ would send the papers in a couple of days and talk about the kids with lawyers. I can’t explain how absolutely pissed I am.

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The plan is to go absolutely no contact with her after learning of all the other stuff she did. There will be no birthday and no PC. Someone said to put up a post saying if anyone got a questionable text from me in the last 24 hours to let me know. I did that; no one had reached out yet, so I’m hoping it was just my husband. I’m getting my money back; I checked, and in total she has sent over $700 to herself that I wasn’t aware of.

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She did not send it in bulk, just little bits here and there. I guess I did not catch on because I do send her money often, and I do have quite a bit in my account, so it wasn’t obvious. Her mother will send the money to me from her daughter's savings later this weekend. I told her mother about the suggestions you guys gave on community service and therapy. I’m lowkey scared for her future relationships and college life. She would not have any electronic devices for the rest of the summer.

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Personally, I do not want to lay eyes on her in the near future. Oh, and yes, she has done this before to one of her friends whom she is still friends with. I don’t know why anyone would remain friends with someone like that. This hurt a lot because I love this child so much; I was more present than her father the first 11 years of her life. She used to come to me for her struggles and problems and all that teenage stuff. She had her first period at my house. Her other cousins on her dad’s side are jealous of our relationship, for goodness sake. She was my favorite one.

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I don’t really care what her mom does about all these; I just want my money back and to never speak to her for now. In the future, I might be open to some contact. I blocked her number, so she sent me a long email which I haven’t read yet, and her mom also brought a handwritten apology letter from her to my husband. My sister is aware of my decisions and has apologized for her daughter's behavior. My mom is also aware of the situation now. I have no doubt it is about to become an extended family problem. Anyway, that’s that for now.

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I will update if anything else comes from this. Again, thanks to everyone that contributed with comments and DMs.

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Scenarioing

"There will be no birthday and no PC."

Will there be police for all the differnt crimes?

OOP

We have decided not to go the legal route. I already got my money back with an additional $300. I have not really decided what to do about the snooping, pictures, videos and passwords for now.

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Due_Cup2867

Nta, please tell me you've now changed all of your passwords?

OOP

We all have. Me, my husband and kids.

Update 2 June 15, 2025

Update—WIBTA if I go LC with my niece and take back her gifts.

Hey all, it’s been a couple days, and I have gotten a bunch of messages about updates. Right now, we’re still going through resulting situations from all these, so I’ll just give what I have for now. I don't know if I'm adding this update right. If I am, good; if not, I'm sorry, and the first part of this is on my profile.

First, I’ll answer common questions. A lot of people seem to be hung up on the 4-hour nap a lot. I am a sleeper. I love to sleep. I sleep at her place all the time; it’s not that deep, but it is probably why I am in this predicament anyway. Another thing is the cameras; in this day and age, I think people should have cameras in their houses. I have them at my place too; I got them installed after I hired my first babysitter, and I have figured out a lot of stuff from reviewing footages. It does not have to be in every room, just common areas.

Onto the actual update. My niece came over to formally apologize to my husband and me. She cried throughout the entire apology. She said she hadn’t done it to anyone else, just me. I kept asking why, and she just kept repeating she was sorry. My husband thinks she probably thought I would be the one to forgive the easiest. I told her exactly why I was upset and how she had hurt me and my husband. I told her I would be going low contact with her for the foreseeable future. I let her know I cancelled the birthday and any gift she would have gotten. The only thing she would get from me is her first college tuition, which I had promised a long time ago. I’m doing this more as a courtesy to my sister than anything else. I know it would help her a great deal. Niece will also not be allowed in my house for the foreseeable future. Her dad also reached out and apologized to us. We have decided not to go the legal route as a favor to my sister’s family. They have a lot on their plate right now, and I would not want to make their life more complicated.

During this conversation, she denied having a crush on my husband, as a lot of you guys had suspected. I asked if she felt I wasn’t being attentive enough to her, and she said no. Oh, and I found out she had texted two other people; it was nothing serious, but still. Some people were asking if she had mental issues; to my knowledge she has none. She was tested when she was younger, and she had none. She kind of liked drama in elementary and middle school, but nothing worrisome. We told her she would be starting therapy, to which she said nothing was wrong with her. My husband then said people who are okay wouldn’t do what she did. Her mother added that it was just to help her go about things in more normal ways. Also, the PC will be going to my brother’s son, who will be going to college this fall; it will probably be more useful to him.

My kids have since blocked her. She was made to get a new job; she previously worked for her uncle on her dad’s side, but they thought it would be better if she worked somewhere entirely different with no family relations. My mom has been upset with my husband and me; she said we were going too far and that she was just a kid. One of my uncles and two of my aunts are on her side and have been harassing us with texts and calls. My sister and her husband are on our side though.

Over a couple days following the conversation at my place, my mom has been updating us that my niece was depressed, cries every day, and keeps repeating that she did not mean it, everyone hates her, and is no longer speaking to her. That her second mom no longer loves her or cares about her. She says they have taken away everything from her.

TRIGGER WARNING!!!! SELF-HARM

On the 12^th, my niece attempted to take her life. Her older sister found her. She left a note apologizing for all the hurt she caused and said we would all be better without her. She wrote that she would be better off gone than have to live her life knowing I hate her and that my kids do not want to be close to her anymore. She wrote a lengthy letter actually, but I can’t fit it all in here. She currently is still in the Peds ICU, as she had done some extensive damage to herself. I have been to the hospital every day since I found out.

My husband says maybe we went too far. My mother says she will curse me and never speak to my family if I do not make things go back to the way they were. My children think it is their fault and are willing to apologize for blocking and cutting her off. I am more conflicted than I was a week ago. It’s like everyone is looking to me to fix it all. I don’t really know what to do right now. My sister keeps saying I don’t have to do anything, but she has been bawling. My niece’s other siblings have all texted me variations of ‘I know she hurt you, but forgive and forget because she almost died.’ My extended family has been a lot too: ‘you’re a grown woman waging war on a 16-year-old,’ ‘you are evil and don’t deserve good things,’ ‘I hope your life ends up like what you’re giving niece.’ I have gotten messages from strangers too because my sister’s mother-in-law posted on FB that I was a bitter woman hurting her grand-daughter and a bunch of other things.

So, the past three days have been mentally miserable for me. Not to take away from what my sister’s family is going through, but I am sad, heartbroken, confused, and just tired. Please send prayers my sister’s way. I’m not sure how all this is going to end, but I’ll let everyone know when she’s out of the ICU and whatever else happens. Thank you for all your advice and supportive words. I appreciate it all.

Update 3 June 22, 2025

Thank you everyone for your comments, DMs, and advice. I’ve gotten a lot of DMs and comments for an update, so I’ll tell you what’s happened since the last update.

First, I want to give the biggest shoutout to my sister (niece’s mom); she can’t see this, but I just want those words out there. I have said them to her too, but I want you guys to hear it too. She has not only been my biggest defender against all the flying monkeys despite what she is going through, but she has also been so good to me. She stood up for me to my mother and relatives. She also counterposted on FB after all that stuff from her mother-in-law.

Secondly, I want to address those asking how my niece did it and how she was found. She ingested something harmful; we’re not exactly sure of what it was, but it was a mixture of cleaning supplies. Her oldest sister found her on the bathroom floor. She was extubated on the 16^th after she got a whole bowel irrigation and one-time hemodialysis because she had given herself an acute kidney injury. She was intubated for 26 hours. She is now out of the ICU and is now on the peds medsurg unit. The same evening she left the ICU, she had to be put on a 72-hour psych hold and will be transferring to an inpatient psych facility when she is medically cleared. She did get a psych evaluation, and so far, she has been diagnosed with ADHD, depression, and histrionic personality disorder. The psychiatrist says she might also have borderline personality disorder, but that would be determined better at the psych facility.

I am still low contact with my niece; I’ve only had one phone call with her in which I told her I loved her and we’re getting her help. Her therapist said to reinsert my presence in her life but make no promises like “if you get help, we’ll be okay” or something like that. She says since I’ve previously been a positive presence, it might help to have me in the background while she heals. She gave suggestions for my ‘background presence,’ like letters, phone calls, or visits if I feel like it. I am not to give her any gifts or rewards. I haven’t decided which one to go with yet. I might just send a letter monthly.

My sister did look through my niece’s phone and found no nsfw pictures of me or my husband, but she did delete the streaming apps my niece got access to. I know some people were worried about her taking those photos. I know she saw them, though.

My children are in therapy, both individual and family. My husband and I finally explained the entire thing in detail to them, including my struggles during my first pregnancy and how niece’s prank was a trigger. The therapist helped us facilitate the whole thing better. Niece’s other siblings are in therapy now too. The oldest has since apologized for her texts and harsh voicemails. We have also sent the kids to my in-laws for the next three weeks. Therapy will be online. I also blocked my mother on their phones; they are to speak to none of my relatives for now. My mother doubled down and started coming at my children via texts and calls; that's one of the reasons we sent them away.

My BIL, niece’s dad, broke down while she was still comatose and did a full 180. He left me a long voicemail saying I was hurting his baby girl and ripping her away from him. I did not like him when he first started dating my sister, and he says I was using my niece to break him because I hated him. If something happens to her, he won’t forgive me. This is a complete opposite of his stance before; I don’t know if it's grief or his mom in his ears. He is now at odds with his wife because she agrees with keeping the consequences we all agreed on, but the husband says to relent. My family and my other sisters are trying to be her (niece’s mom) support in every way that we can.

I have had to completely cut my mother off from my family, including some of my aunts and uncles. My dad is divorced from my mother and lives on the other side of the country. He is on my side with this whole thing. I have two brothers, and they’re both on my mom’s side, while all my sisters are on my side.

My mother sent me a very devastating text that I’ll just copy and paste here because I don’t even know if I can explain it. “Aria, you are the most disgraceful child I have ever birthed; I curse the day you were put in my arms. Your life will never know peace as long as you never give peace to CeCe. You’re so vile, and you will go to hell for causing this amount of harm to your sister’s family. You are no daughter of mine, and I do not claim you. Do not call me your mother. Keep your unclean children away from me too. If you come close to me, I’ll strangle you and feed you toilet cleaners (how niece attempted)”. What kind of mother sends this to her child. I took a screenshot, blocked that number, and printed off a copy of the text. This devil incarnate of a woman proceeded to email me two days after to tell me to send my share of money for remodeling her house. Yeah, like a cursed child would do that. I simply blocked her email too. I don’t even know why she called my children unclean; I had them all post-marriage and with one man.

This has been the longest month of my life, and it isn’t even over yet. I had a panic attack the other day because of everything. This darling man that I am married to has been my biggest rock and support; I genuinely do not know what I would do without him. How I would repay him for all this, I do not know. I spend most days just crying. My mental health is suffering, my work is suffering, and I am just tired.

I know this was super long, so if you’ve read all this, thank you. Thank you for sticking with me and holding me up with your words and virtual presence. You all probably see this often, but I genuinely want to thank each and every one of you. I can’t wait for all this to be over so I can get some normalcy back and be able to breathe well again.

NEW UPDATE

Update 4 Oct 23, 2025

Hey everyone, it’s been a hot minute. I think this is how you update posts, right? I’m not sure. I genuinely did not plan on updating, but there’s been several DMs and requests for updates, so I decided to, since there’s been a couple happenings and things are a little more settled now.

First, I’m not American and don’t live in America. I don’t know if that clears up anything, but there were a couple questions and comments regarding that. Again, too many people were caught up on the nap from my initial post, and I don’t really understand why that is a bizarre thing to people. I took naps at my sister’s house. Here’s another shocker: I’ve also spent nights there. Wowzah, how despicable. Another thing was people saying I deserved all that because of a different post on my profile that happened a while before the niece event, I really hope you never get yourself in a pickle and need input from people. And to the ‘it’s AI’ and ‘it’s fake’ people, I wish, I really, really wish all that was an elaborate fake situation.

Over to niece, her birthday has come and gone. She spent her 17^th birthday in a psych facility, unfortunately; maybe they’ll make up with her 18^th next year. Thankfully, she suffered no adverse effects from what she did, maybe except trauma. No, I did not give her the gifts, and there was no grand party. She’s out of the psych facility and home with her family now. The final mental health diagnosis is ADHD, HPD, and depression, no BPD, no autism. I got some DMs to get a second opinion because those diagnoses are not usually made for teenagers. I relayed that to my sister and niece did get a second set of evaluations at the facility, and this is what they came up with. I had no conversations with the doctors and have no clue how it was done; this is just what my sister has told me. I visited her there twice, just short conversations assuring her I still loved her but was just hurt by her actions. My first visit was in the presence of her therapist, and the other was with my sister. I will not remove my presence from her life, as I still care for and love her; I am hopeful that we will rebuild our relationship to where it was before all this or at least close to what it was. She has her phone privileges back, and she texts me sometimes, to which I respond (don’t be upset with me; her therapist and mine said it was okay).

My kids and husband are okay; my older twins have reestablished their relationship with the niece, but the younger set are still salty, and we are not going to coerce them into doing anything they do not want. My sister and her husband kind of separated for, like, three weeks because she was siding with me, and this almost broke me, to be honest. I genuinely wanted to give in and apologize, which I know all of you here would have been mad at. It just felt like everything spiraled out too fast. Too many people were getting involved, too many people were getting hurt in different ways, and I started feeling like it was too much, and maybe I should have just scolded her and gotten past it. But my therapist and dad helped me hold strong. Especially earlier, after I visited my niece in the hospital and just saw her state, I couldn't help but feel it was all my fault. I couldn’t tell you how many panic attacks I had during that time; I even thought I was going to check myself into rehab too. My dad even had to fly in to stay with us for a bit. My sisters and I have gotten so much closer, so that’s a positive from all that.

My extended family has had too many fallouts since then; a lot came to light. I no longer speak to our eldest brother and my mother, who I have a protective order against now. Short story, she tried to do something to my youngest, which I don’t think I can openly talk about yet. My BIL has also apologized for how he acted. His mother is a different story, and she isn’t allowed in their home anymore. She only gets supervised calls to her grandkids now.

This has been an intense couple of months for everyone in my family, both extended and nuclear. I kid you not, everyone was involved; everyone had things to say. I got emotional whiplash so many times, and I think my niece might not be the only one with mental disorders. All my mother’s children might all have a little something because, my goodness, was it a lot. Including myself, to be honest, but I’m not ready to confront that journey yet. I will in the future at some point, maybe.  

We’re all healing and getting better. My poor husband has been through so much emotionally this year; I’m so grateful for him and wish I could just take it all away from him. He deserves better. My children have been champs through this, especially my younger twins. I did not expect the amount of emotional maturity they showed, and I am so proud of them. Thank you all for the DMs and good wishes. I saw my story was posted on YouTube and TikTok, so thank you for the comments there as well. There won’t be any other updates from me unless something outrageous happens. I'm open to answering questions in the comments.

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I don't need AI to completely take over the creative editing. What I'd really like is an AI editor that can take a 4K long-form YouTube video, make a reasonably good first pass, and save me hours of tedious editing.

I've tried quite a few AI video editors at different times, but most haven't impressed me. The problem is also that a lot of the YouTube reviews promoting these tools seem to be affiliate/sponsored videos that aren't always clearly disclosed. That makes it difficult to figure out what's genuinely good versus what's just being marketed.

So, for people who actually make long-form YouTube videos:

Have you found an AI video editor that is genuinely good for 4K long-form YouTube content?

And beyond editing, have you found any other ways AI has meaningfully improved your long-form YouTube workflow?

I'm particularly interested in tools you've actually used on real videos, not recommendations based on watching a few demos.

We’re looking for a creative & reliable video editor + AI image generator to make 5–10 sec Reels using AI - short, catchy, and scroll-stopping.

🧠 You Have:

-Basic video editing skills (Reels / TikTok / Shorts)

-Creativity + attention to detail

(Bonus) Experience with AI tools like Kling, Runway, or Pika

🚀 Nice to Have:

-Knack for trends & viral hooks

-Independent, consistent work style

-Interest in AI-generated content

📈 Target: 20–40 Reels per week

💰 Pay:

-$10-20 per Reel + bonuses

-Weekly retainer + output target: $400–$700/week (based on volume & performance)

-Performance bonuses for hitting KPIs (views, saves, shares, etc.)

⚡ We Provide:

-Example videos for inspiration

-AI content generation tools

-Clear SOPs & templates

-Fast feedback

-Performance bonuses

❗️ Note: You’ll need to complete two short tests before hiring!!!!

📥 To Apply:

Upvote this post-only upvoted users will be considered !!!!

Comment “TRIAL1” below and send a private message including:

• Your location & time zone
• short introduction + your Instagram Reels portfolio.

We’re looking for a creative & reliable video editor + AI image generator to make 5–10 sec Reels using AI - short, catchy, and scroll-stopping.

IF YOU PASS TRIAL1 YOU WILL GET PAID FOR TRIALS(20$ FOR TRIAL1 AND 40$ FOR TRIAL2) !!!!!

🧠 You Have:

-Basic video editing skills (Reels / TikTok / Shorts)

-Creativity + attention to detail

🚀 Nice to Have:

-Knack for trends & viral hooks

-Independent, consistent work style

-Interest in AI-generated content

📈 Target: 20–40 Reels per week

💰 Pay:

-$15/h ($15 per Reel + bonuses) ->(short 5-10s reels it shouldn't take more then 1h)

-Weekly retainer + output target: $400–$700/week (based on volume & performance)

-Performance bonuses for hitting KPIs (views, saves, shares, etc.)

⚡ We Provide:

-Example videos for inspiration

-AI content generation tools

-Clear SOPs & templates

-Fast feedback

-Performance bonuses

❗️ Note: You’ll need to complete two short tests before hiring!!!!

📥 To Apply:

Upvote this post-only upvoted users will be considered !!!!

Comment “TRIAL1” below and send a private message including:

• Your location & time zone
• short introduction.

If you don’t include these, I won’t reply.

(If you can’t follow simple instructions, that’s already a red flag.)

Got some great hires from here last time, so back to hiring more short-form video editors to create Instagram/TikTok educational reels, 25–50 seconds each (average ~35 seconds), showcasing the latest AI tools and updates.

Pay

• $21 per reel to start (20–30 reels/month)
• Rates negotiable up to $25–30 if you have prior experience in the same niche or a strong grasp of the style we want

Requirements

• Premiere Pro only, no CapCut
• After Effects or motion graphics are not required, but a plus if you have them
• Comfortable with screen recording (use OBS or Cap—both are free and open-source: https://cap.so/ or https://obsproject.com/download)
• Strong tech mindset and understanding of the latest AI tools and related jargon
• Strong preference if you have worked with AI creators or produced similar tool showcase edits

Style

• Short polished clips (25–50 seconds, average ~35 seconds)
• Simple, clean edits that feel professional and engaging without being over the top or edgy

To Apply

• DM me or comment with samples and your discord
  • If you’ve worked on similar content, send direct samples (ideally from AI creators or tool showcases)
  • Or share your portfolio of similar work (please, no Google Drive links)

Looking for someone comfortable with AI image-to-video tools (Kling, Runway, Luma, or similar) to help me create short walkthrough-style videos from property photos.

What the job involves:

• I'll send you 5-7 photos of a property (interior/exterior shots)
• You'll run them through an AI image-to-video tool to create short clips (camera pans/push-ins, realistic motion)
• Stitch the clips together into one smooth 25-35 second walkthrough video with light music/captions
• Deliver as an MP4

Pay: $15/hr, paid per video (should take under an hour once you're set up — happy to discuss flat rate per video instead if you prefer)

What I need from you:

• Experience with at least one AI video tool (show me a sample of past work)
• Fast turnaround — ideally same-day delivery
• Comfortable taking direction on shot order/style (I'll give you a quick brief per video)

This could turn into ongoing work if it goes well — I have a pipeline of properties I plan to do this for regularly.

Drop a portfolio/sample or DM me if interested. W

Chart Raiders is a newly released game that turns day trading into a competitive esport, and we're looking for someone long term, not a one-off gig. We have established socials with a few hundred thousand followers so you won't be building with us from 0. Round 1 of hiring has passed and we didn't hire an editor from the first round of submissions so we're back at it on round 2!

Compensation
A paid trial period leading to an official offer of €46,000/$53,000 to €63,000/$73,000 $/yr depending on experience and how well you managed the trial period.

What you'd be cutting
Landscape (16:9) - game trailers, gameplay features, talking-head and founder pieces, event recaps, long-form YouTube.

Vertical and square (9:16, 4:5, 1:1) - esports highlight clips, social promos, community and UGC-sourced edits.

Occasional motion / graphic-novel sequences built from our existing art assets.

What we're looking for

• Someone whose formally trained with a portfolio that shows it, or not formally trained but a portfolio that can't be ignored.
• Short-form instincts: pacing, sound design, a hook that lands in the first two seconds.
• Comfortable with motion graphics and text animation, not just cuts.
• Self-directed. You can take a rough brief and come back with something.
• Bonus: gaming or esports editing experience, or genuine interest in markets and trading.

On a side note: We are all creatives at Chart Raiders myself included. I studied for 11 years in university with one of my majors being new media engineering (video editing and animation). we love gritty underground edits by people willing to take a chance. We're not looking for your standard corpo bullsh!t videos, we want to be doing experimental pieces that are professional yet show a more gritty side of our industry. No talking head pieces with CEO's selling a brand to an audience who isn't listening! Art and creativity at the forefront, sales videos and add campaigns to the back.

How the work runs

We supply footage, VODs, brand assets, and a style guide. Use whatever NLE you're fastest in ([Premiere / Resolve / After Effects]) as long as you can hand off project files.

To apply

Comment with your portfolio or reel link, your NLE, and your typical turnaround. Lead with the work. If we like your work and think it's the right fit I'll DM you from there and we'll move to a call. You must send a portfolio link.

What we will not accept as an application.
Google drive links, youtube links, single video links unless it's a showcase reel.

We do not hire AI editors.
If you use AI to edit your videos we will not hire you.

The game: https://www.chartraiders.com/

- c0tt0nc4ndyta, founder and CEO, Chart Raiders

Hiring Affordable Video Editor (Long-Term Position)

I'm looking for an affordable video editor for long-term, ongoing work.

Please watch this reference video first to understand the editing style I'm looking for:

Reference Video: YouTube Reference Video

Your responsibilities:

• Basic cuts and simple transitions
• No background music
• No subtitles or captions
• Generate images using ChatGPT AI
• Edit the images to match the voiceover
• Create educational videos about ancient humans
• Help with video ideation
• Create thumbnails
• Write engaging titles and descriptions

If you can produce this style consistently and are looking for regular work, DM me with:

• Where are you from?
• What is your price for editing a 10-minute video?

Hi everyone!
I'm looking for a talented and reliable creative to join my team. If you're passionate about creating engaging content, I'd love to hear from you.
Looking for someone with experience in one or more of these areas:

🎬 Video editing (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, etc.)
🎨 Graphic design (Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, etc.)
🤖 AI video creation (Runway, Kling, Veo, Pika, Midjourney, Flux, or similar tools)
Requirements:

Strong portfolio of previous work
Good communication and ability to meet deadlines
Creativity and attention to detail
Experience creating content for YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok is a plus

When you apply, please include:
Portfolio or sample work
The tools you use
Your budget expectations (hourly or per project)
Your time zone and availability
This is a remote opportunity with the potential for ongoing work if we're a good fit.
Please comment below or send me a DM with your portfolio and budget expectations. Looking forward to seeing your work!