Freelancing
Freelance Video Editor with an Australian Based Creator
Freelance | Remote | Immegiate Joining
Salary: 30-40 Australian Dollars/video
Assignment
Create a vertical (9:16) video for Instagram Reels. The curation should be 45-60 seconds (based on script)
Raw assets: Access the raw files
Script Link: Click Here
What's in the folders:
- Main folder: Raw footage (DJI_20260131061457_0077_D.MP4), screen recordings of Orange Slice UI, screenshots
- Assets subfolder: AI company logos (with/without drop shadow), AI imagery of Oliver, carousels, Figma frameworks, gradient backgrounds, gradient logos/icons, MezCorp branding
Deliverable Requirements
What to create:
- One vertical video (9:16) for Instagram Reels/TikTok
- Duration: 45-60 seconds (based on script)
- Use raw footage + screen recordings + assets from folders
- Follow all guidelines in the three sections below:
- Reference Accounts (study these)
- Oliver Merrick Branding (use these styles)
- Video Editing Brief (technical specs)
What to deliver:
- Final MP4 export (1080x1920, H.264)
- Project file (Premiere/Final Cut/DaVinci)
- File naming: YourName_OrangeSlice_Trial_v1
Key focus areas:
- First 3-5 seconds hook (punchy visuals β liquid glass is optional, see branding section)
- Montserrat Bold captions synced to speech
- Orange Slice logo integration (simple treatment recommended for trial)
- Frame changes every 3 seconds
- Rounded corners (8px multiples) on all overlays
- Screen recording B-roll of Orange Slice UI
- High-energy pacing with clean transitions
πΊ Reference Accounts:
http://instagram.com/kallaway
http://instagram.com/openresidency
http://instagram.com/nick_saraev
http://instagram.com/rpn
http://instagram.com/kayvon.ai
http://instagram.com/gregisenberg
Visual Style
Frame Changes
- Change frame every 3-6 seconds
- Mix between:
- Split screen (2-3 panels)
- Full face close-up
- B-roll cutaways
- Keep it dynamic and engaging
Layout Options
Mix between these layouts to add variety:
- 50/50 split β talking head and B-roll equally weighted
- 80/20 split β talking head or B-roll dominant with smaller secondary frame
- 3-thirds split β three-panel layout for comparisons or multiple elements
- Full-frame talking head
- Full-frame B-roll
- Picture-in-picture when showing screen content
- Vertical B-roll may require different split ratios β adapt based on content
Caption Style
Format
- Montserrat Bold font
- White text on dark background (or vice versa if needed)
- 2-4 words per caption block
- Sync tightly to speech
- Line by line matching the scrip
Placement
- Center or lower third
- Don't obscure face
- Consistent positioning throughout
Animation
- No animation β hard cuts only
- Match cuts to speech rhythm
- Line by line transitions as script progresses
Pacing & Energy
Cut Frequency
- Frame change every 3-6 seconds minimum
- Faster cuts for high-energy moments
- Match cuts to speech rhythm
B-Roll Usage
- Use to emphasize key points
- Show examples when referencing tools/concepts
- Keep B-roll clips short (2-4 seconds)
- When explaining tools: Take the viewer through the process step-by-step
- Show buttons being clicked
- Display the exact process taken
- Speech guides the journey, visuals complement and reinforce
- Match the B-roll flow to the narrative structure of the script
Typography
Primary Font (Captions):
- Montserrat Bold β white, clean
- NOT full black weight (too thick)
- This is the go-to for all caption work
Accent Fonts (Occasional Use):
- Saka's Gothic β for titles or highlight moments only (not all text)
- Serif font β for emphasis words in hooks (Open Residency style)
- Pattern: Montserrat β Serif (highlight word) β Montserrat
- Adds depth and visual interest to key words
Color Palette
Primary:
Secondary:
Border Radius Rule:
- Rounded corners ALWAYS in multiples of 8
- Examples: 8px, 16px, 24px, 32px
- β οΈ Never use hard corners on overlays, B-roll, or any UI/UX elements
Gradients
- Blue gradients (using primary/secondary colors)
- Noisy gradients
- Reference screenshots and Figma components to be provided
β οΈ Disclaimer: This role is for one of Playto's partner companies
About the Creator:
This Australian creator specializes in high-energy, high-production short-form storytelling, blending comedic skits with incredibly fluid visual effects and transitions. Their content often focuses on relatable "POV" scenarios, exaggerated character tropes, and clever social commentary, all delivered with a distinct Aussie flair.
Known for a hyper-dynamic editing style, they utilize rapid-fire pacing, seamless green-screen work, and immersive sound design to keep viewers engaged. Whether they are satirizing corporate culture, gym tropes, or everyday social awkwardness, the creatorβs hallmark is a polished, cinematic approach to "skit-tok" style content that feels like a micro-movie. Beyond entertainment, they have established themselves as a leading voice in the "creator economy" space, often showcasing the technical effort and creative strategy behind viral video production.