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Full long form edits
End to end editing for videos of any length, from rough assembly through fine cut to final delivery, structured for retention.
Service / YouTube
YouTube edits built to hold the watch.
High retention long form editing for creators and brands, with hooks, pacing, graphics and sound that keep viewers watching to the end.
01 / The edit decides
Retention is built
in the edit.
On YouTube, the algorithm rewards watch time. But watch time is not luck, it is engineered in the edit. The hook decides whether someone stays past 30 seconds. The pacing decides whether they reach the midpoint. The sound and graphics decide whether they feel the energy to keep going.
We edit with retention in mind. Every cut, graphic and sound cue is placed to hold attention, reset engagement and carry the viewer to the end screen. For creators and brands who want their content to perform, not just exist.
02 / What's included
Everything the video needs,
from edit to upload.
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Hook and intro structuring
Strong hooks in the first 30 seconds that tell the viewer exactly why they should keep watching, without wasting time.
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Retention editing
Clean pacing, pattern interrupts, B roll placement and narrative structure built to minimise drop off and maximise watch time.
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Motion graphics and text
On screen text, lower thirds, end screens and animated elements that reinforce the message and keep the visual energy up.
05
Sound and music
Licensed music, sound design and audio mix that carries the pacing and gives the video a professional, polished feel.
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Thumbnails on request
Custom thumbnail concepts and designs that complement the edit and improve click through rate.
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Clip cutdowns for Shorts
Vertical Shorts cutdowns pulled from the long form edit, hooked and paced for maximum reach on Shorts, Reels and TikTok.
03 / Process
Four steps from raw footage
to a video that performs.
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Brief
Tell us the channel, the audience, the content and the posting schedule. We confirm scope, deliverables and a quote or monthly package.
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Source
Send raw footage, scripts and any reference edits through your preferred transfer. We log, review and plan the structure.
03
Edit
Assembly, retention pass, graphics, sound and polish. You see a first cut with a clear review link and time coded notes.
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Deliver
Final master plus Shorts cutdowns, thumbnail concepts and any platform specific exports, ready to upload.
04 / Examples
A small set of recent
YouTube edits.
Sample coming soon
Long form brand edit
A long form YouTube edit with structured hooks, clean pacing and graphics that hold attention from intro to end screen.
Sample coming soon
Talking head and demonstration edit
A talking head edit with tight pacing, on screen text and sound design built for retention on a brand channel.
Sample coming soon
Shorts cutdown
A vertical cutdown from long form content, hooked in the first second and paced for Shorts, Reels and TikTok.
05 / Who it's for
Built for creators who
want videos that perform.
- Solo YouTube creators building a channel from scratch
- Brand channels producing regular long form content
- Coaches and thought leaders with demonstration and teaching videos
- Agencies managing YouTube content for multiple clients
- Content teams who need reliable, consistent editing on a schedule
06 / Why The Index Studio
Retention craft,
proven reach.
150M+ views across client content
A proven track record of edits that perform. The numbers speak for the approach.
Retention first mindset
Every edit is built around the hook, the pace and the platform. We don't just cut footage, we engineer watch time.
Long form and Shorts in one go
Edit the full video and pull Shorts cutdowns from the same source. One brief, multiple deliverables.
Festival credentials
Official selections at St Kilda, MWFF, London Movie Awards, Florence Film Awards and CineParis Film Festival.
Monthly packages available
Rolling monthly packages for creators and brands who need consistent output without the overhead of managing editors.
Fully remote, worldwide
Based in Victoria, Australia. Working with creators and brands wherever they are, with async reviews and fast turnaround.
07 / FAQ
Common questions.
Pricing is quote based and depends on video length, complexity of graphics, sound design needs and turnaround. We send a clear quote in AUD after a brief and review of sample content.
Yes. We edit full long form YouTube videos and produce vertical Shorts cutdowns from the same content. One brief, multiple deliverables.
We structure every edit around retention principles: strong hooks in the first 30 seconds, clean pacing that removes dead air, pattern interrupts to reset attention, and graphics and sound that reinforce the message at key moments.
Standard turnaround is three to seven business days per video depending on length and complexity. Monthly packages are available for creators and brands with regular output.
Yes. We can create custom thumbnails, end screens and motion graphics packages as part of the edit or as a standalone service.
It depends on length and complexity, but most monthly packages cover four to twelve videos. We set the volume together at the start so expectations are clear.
08 / Related services
Pair long form with shorts and graphics.
09 / Get in touch
Ready to hold the watch?
Send us the channel, the content and the posting schedule. We'll come back with a quote, a volume plan and a retention strategy that keeps your audience watching.