Long-Form YouTube Video Editor

I turn complex topics into videos people actually watch to the end

Hi, I'm Donny Pratama, a long-form YouTube video editor with 3+ years of experience. I edit any topic, and I shape every cut around your retention data so more people watch to the end.

3+Years of experience
150+Long-form videos edited
4.7MViews on my top video
RECPortrait of Donny Pratama
Open to new projectsPekalongan, ID · GMT+7

Every video, built in layers

One editor handles every track, so the map, the motion, the cut, and the sound all work together.

01

Map animation

Geolayers maps that make geography visual, clear, and easy to follow.

02

Motion graphics

After Effects graphics that explain the idea without cluttering the frame.

03

Efficient cutting

Tight edits that remove dead air and keep the story moving.

04

Easier to watch

Pacing and flow that guide the viewer instead of tiring them.

05

Hard topics made simple

Visuals that look great yet stay simple, so complex ideas land on the first watch.

06

Sound that feels alive

Fitting backsound and sound effects so the video never feels flat.

Editing that listens to your analytics

I don't just cut footage. I read the numbers with you and shape the edit around them.

Audience retention (illustrative)Hook: quick or slow pace?Dip: change the pace0:00End
01

Read the retention graph

Find where viewers drop off and what is causing it.

02

Hook pace, by data

A quick-fire or slow-burn opening, decided by how your audience behaves.

03

Fix the dips

Adjust pacing, visuals, and sound at the moments retention falls.

04

Talk strategy

Happy to discuss your stats and content direction, not just take instructions.

About

I'm a long-form YouTube video editor. I edit all kinds of topics, from explainers, history, and geography to talking head, football, and other sports. My videos have reached audiences in the millions, including one at 4.7M views.

Beyond the edit, I follow YouTube analytics and the creator world closely, so I can talk strategy with you instead of just taking instructions. I also keep experimenting with new styles and AI-assisted workflows.

  • Fewer handoffsOne editor owns the cut, the maps, the motion graphics, and the sound.
  • Simple on purposeGood-looking visuals that never get in the way of the idea.
  • Built for retentionPacing and hooks shaped around where viewers stay or drop off, using your stats.

From raw footage to final upload

Step 01

Brief

You share your footage, references, the goal and audience, and your channel stats if you want me to factor them in.

Step 02

Edit

I cut a first version focused on story, pacing, and retention.

Step 03

Feedback

You review and send notes, and I refine the edit with you.

Step 04

Delivery

You get the final video, and a thumbnail if needed, ready to upload.

Services

01 Service

Long-Form YouTube Editing

Any topic, one consistent standard: explainers, history, geography, talking head, football and other sports, and more.

  • Tight cutting and pacing built for watch time
  • Complex topics broken into clear, simple steps
  • Smooth flow from hook to ending
  • Export ready for upload
Premiere Pro
02 Service

Analytics-Driven Editing

Edits shaped by your YouTube stats, not guesswork.

  • Retention graph review together with you
  • Hook pace chosen from your data: quick-fire or slow-burn
  • Pacing fixes at the points where viewers drop off
  • Open discussion on content direction
YouTube AnalyticsRetention
03 Service

Map Animation with Geolayers

Animated maps that show where things happen and why it matters.

  • Animated locations, routes, and borders
  • Camera moves that guide the viewer's eye
  • Map style matched to your channel
GeolayersAfter Effects
04 Service

Motion Graphics

Clean After Effects graphics that explain instead of decorate.

  • Animated titles, text, and info visuals
  • Data and concepts turned into simple visuals
  • Graphics that match your channel look
After Effects
05 Service

Sound Design

Backsound and sound effects that make the video feel alive.

  • Music that fits the mood of each scene
  • Sound effects that support the visuals
  • A balanced mix that keeps narration clear
Premiere Pro
06 Service

High-CTR Thumbnails

Thumbnails that earn the click and fit your channel.

  • Concepts built for click-through rate
  • Style matched to your channel identity
  • Designs informed by trends that are working now
  • Delivered together with the edit
Photoshop
Available for freelance projects

Tell me about your channel or video and let's plan it together.

Selected Work

Full videos I've edited, plus Timeline Breakdowns that show the edit behind the screen as proof the work is mine.

FAQ

What do you need from me to get started?

Your raw footage or assets, a short brief on the goal and audience, and any references for the style you like.

What kinds of videos do you edit?

Any topic. Explainers, history, geography, talking head, football and other sports, and more. Long-form YouTube is my focus.

Can you adjust the edit based on our YouTube analytics?

Yes. I can review your retention graph with you and shape the edit around it, for example deciding whether the hook should be quick or slow-paced and where the pacing needs to change.

What makes your edits different?

I combine editing with an understanding of YouTube analytics, and I handle maps, motion graphics, and sound in the same pass. Complex topics become easy to follow without losing a polished look.

Do you also make thumbnails?

Yes. I design high-CTR thumbnails that match your channel style and current trends, and can deliver them together with the edit.

Which software do you use?

Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects with Geolayers, and Photoshop, with AI tools in my workflow to move faster without lowering quality.

How is pricing handled?

It depends on video length, complexity, and how much map and motion work is needed. Send a short brief and I will reply with a quote.

How do we start?

Hire me through Upwork, or message me on WhatsApp or email with your channel link and what you have in mind. I work remotely from GMT+7.

Got a video to make? Let's ship it.

Tell me about your topic and I'll tell you how I'd build it.

For a quick quote, include your channel link, video type and length, and your deadline.

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