YouTube Rough Cut Test Edit (30 min footage → 3 min cut)

i editors,

I’m a YouTube creator looking to find a long-term video editor, and this project is a small paid test to help me find the right person.

For this test project:

• I’ll provide ~30 minutes of raw footage
• I’d like a ~3 minute rough cut created from it
• The goal is to see how you structure the story and select moments

The footage will come from an outdoor adventure style YouTube video.

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What I’m looking for

This is not a polished edit.

I only need:

• Clean cuts
• Good clip selection
• A cohesive timeline
• A rough story structure

No need for:

• Transitions
• Effects
• Color grading
• Titles
• Sound design

Just a clean rough assembly edit.

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Footage Details

Camera: Sony a7C II
Resolution: 4K
Profile: S-Log3
Frame rates: Mostly 24fps and 60fps

Audio is already synced.

Footage will include:

• talking to camera
• B-roll
• scenic shots
• outdoor adventure footage

Many shots are locked-off tripod shots.

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Delivery

Please provide:

• Rough cut timeline
• Exported preview video (H.264 is fine)

If the test goes well, I will likely have regular work available.

Most videos involve 30 minutes to 1.5 hours of footage.

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Budget

Test Project: $20 USD

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References

My YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/@CodyTigerGray

My website:
https://CodyTigerGray.com

This will give you an idea of the style of content.

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Important

Please start your proposal with the word:

“RoughCut”

This helps me know you’ve read the full description.