Shorts editing for talking-head YouTube channels

Your long videos, cut into Shorts that hook in 2 seconds.

For podcasts, coaches, and finance, business and health creators who post long videos but few or no Shorts. Send me one video and I'll cut a free captioned Short from it, so you can judge the work on your own content before you pay anything.

Free sample, no card needed. If you like it, 5 Shorts cost $50.

  • 9:16 vertical
  • Phrase captions
  • 25–35s
  • MP4, ready to upload
Samples

See the cut on my own channel

I'm Antonio, and I'll cut yours the same way. These three are cut from my own long-form videos on Strength at Low Volume. I'm taking on my first client channels now, so I do every cut on yours personally. Tap to play with sound.

Strength at Low Volume The most dangerous conversation
Strength at Low Volume Small polite transactions
Strength at Low Volume End the morning argument
Your video here Send one long video and I'll cut a free sample Short from it, so you can compare it with these. Free sample
How it works

Three steps. No software to learn.

  1. 01

    Send a video link

    Fill in the form with your channel and one long video. I cut a free sample Short from it so you can judge the work on your own content.

  2. 02

    Pick a batch

    Like the sample? Choose 5 Shorts ($50), 10 ($90) or 20 ($150) and send the videos you want cut. Payment is upfront per batch.

  3. 03

    Upload and post

    You get MP4 files ready to upload in 3–5 business days, depending on the batch. One revision round is included: send your changes within 7 days of delivery.

What you get

The standard every Short has to meet

Hook

Clean hook in the first 2s

Every Short opens at the start of a sentence: no mid-word cuts, no dead air before the point.

Length

25–35 seconds

Long enough to land one complete idea, short enough to keep people watching to the end.

Captions

Phrase captions, key word highlighted

Short phrases timed to your voice, with one key word highlighted so the line reads at a glance.

Framing

Face-framed 9:16

Reframed for vertical so the speaker stays in frame, not a shrunk-down widescreen clip.

Delivered as MP4 files, ready to upload to YouTube Shorts.

See it on your own video: get a free sample

Pricing

Simple batches. Paid upfront.

Start with a free sample. If you like it, pick a batch. Every batch is paid upfront and includes one revision round within 7 days of delivery.

Starter

$50

  • 5 Shorts for $50 ($10 each)
  • Delivered in 3 business days
  • Captioned, 9:16, 25–35s MP4s
  • Hook in the first 2 seconds
  • 1 revision round within 7 days
Start with a free sample

Standard

$90

  • 10 Shorts for $90 ($9 each)
  • Delivered in 4 business days
  • Captioned, 9:16, 25–35s MP4s
  • Hook in the first 2 seconds
  • 1 revision round within 7 days
Start with a free sample

Pro

$150

  • 20 Shorts for $150 ($7.50 each)
  • Delivered in 5 business days
  • Captioned, 9:16, 25–35s MP4s
  • Hook in the first 2 seconds
  • 1 revision round within 7 days
Start with a free sample

Paid upfront per batch. When you pick one, I email you the payment details. Already have your sample? Reply to that email, or write to hello@verticalcut.app, with the batch size (5, 10 or 20) and your video links.

FAQ

Questions

Is the sample really free?

Yes. One Short, cut from a video you choose, with no card and no obligation. If it isn't right for your channel, you keep the sample and we part as friends.

Do you need access to my YouTube account?

No. I only need the video link. I send you MP4 files, and you upload them yourself.

How do you pick which moments to cut?

I look for moments where one complete idea lands in 25–35 seconds and starts on a sentence strong enough to hook in the first 2 seconds. If you have favorite moments, add timestamps in the note and I'll start there.

How many Shorts can one long video give me?

It depends on the video. A long talking video often has several moments that work on their own. When you order a batch, send as many videos as you like, and I'll tell you if I need more source material to fill it.

How fast is turnaround?

Starter (5 Shorts) in 3 business days, Standard (10) in 4, Pro (20) in 5, counted from when your payment and video links are in.

What if I want changes?

Each batch includes one revision round. Within 7 days of delivery, tell me what to change in one message (a different start point, a caption fix, a trim) and I'll send back the updated files.

What do I send you?

Links to the long YouTube videos you want cut. That's it. If you have favorite moments or topics, add them in a note; otherwise I pick the strongest clips.

What do I get back?

Vertical 9:16 MP4 files with captions burned in, ready to upload as Shorts. You post them yourself, on your schedule.

How does payment work?

The sample is free. After that, payment is upfront per batch. Once you pick a tier, I'll email you the payment details.

Which channels is this for?

Long-form YouTube channels where the talking carries the video: podcasts and interviews, coaches, finance and business creators, doctors and health educators, commentary, and narrated channels like mine. It fits best if you post long videos but few or no Shorts. Not sure? Send a link and the free sample will tell us both.

Who does the work?

Me, Antonio Pulido, in Miami. You'll hear from me directly at hello@verticalcut.app.

Free sample

Get a free sample Short from your own video

Paste your channel and one long video. I'll cut one captioned 9:16 Short from it and email it to you myself. No payment, no card, no obligation to buy.

Pick a video where you're talking most of the time: an episode, interview, lesson or commentary. Public or unlisted links both work. Private videos won't open for me, so switch those to unlisted first.

I reply from hello@verticalcut.app, so add it to your contacts or check spam. I only use your info to reply about your sample.