I will edit a wedding highlight and cinematic engagement film

Cinematic wedding highlight film and engagement video editing for couples, photographers, and videographers — story-driven, music-synced, color-graded, and delivery-ready.

What you get

You hand over your raw footage from the ceremony, reception, and engagement shoot, and I turn it into a polished, emotional film you will actually want to rewatch. This is wedding-specific editing — not a generic "drop clips on a timeline" job. I understand the beats of a wedding day, where the tears land, when the music should swell, and how to make a five-hour day feel like a three-minute story.

• A cinematic wedding highlight reel (typically 3–6 minutes) built around the real emotional arc: getting ready, first look, ceremony vows, the kiss, exit, and the best reception moments.
• A separate engagement / save-the-date film (60–120 seconds) cut to feel intimate and modern — perfect for social, your wedding website, or a save-the-date send-out.
• Music synchronization so cuts, transitions, and slow-motion moments land on the beat. Bring your own licensed track or I'll suggest royalty-free options that fit the mood.
• Professional color grading — matched shots across cameras, skin tones corrected, a consistent cinematic look (warm filmic, clean light-and-airy, moody dramatic — your call).
• Audio sweetening — cleaned-up vows and speeches, balanced levels, ducked music under dialogue so the words you paid to capture are actually heard.
• Speed ramps, slow motion, and seamless transitions used tastefully, not gimmicky.
• Titles and lower-thirds — names, date, venue, or a custom intro card.
• Delivery in the aspect ratios and resolutions you need: 16:9 horizontal up to 4K, plus optional 9:16 vertical cut-downs for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and Stories.

Plans

Feature	Basic	Standard	Premium
Deliverable	Engagement film (up to ~90s)	Wedding highlight reel (3–5 min)	Highlight reel + engagement film + social cut-downs
Source footage handled	Up to 1 hour	Up to 4 hours	Up to 8 hours
Music sync	Yes	Yes	Yes
Color grading	Basic	Full cinematic grade	Full cinematic grade + per-scene looks
Audio mixing (vows/speeches)	—	Yes	Yes, with full cleanup
Vertical (9:16) social cut	—	1 included	Up to 3
Titles / custom intro	Basic	Yes	Custom designed
Revision rounds	1	2	3
Resolution	1080p	Up to 4K	Up to 4K

How it works

1. Brief & footage transfer. You tell me the vibe (cinematic-warm, light-and-airy, dramatic), share any must-include moments, and upload your footage via Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer, or Frame.io. Audio files (vows, officiant mics, speeches) are welcome and strongly encouraged.
2. Selects & story map. I review all the footage, log the strongest moments, and build the emotional spine of the edit before I touch a single transition.
3. Music lock. We confirm the track(s). If you have a licensed song, great; if not, I'll send 2–3 royalty-free options that match your mood and pacing.
4. First cut. I assemble the highlight and/or engagement film, sync to music, grade, and mix the audio. You receive a watermarked preview link.
5. Revisions. You give timestamped notes ("trim the toast," "hold on the vows longer," "swap this song"). I revise within the rounds in your plan.
6. Final delivery. Once approved, you get clean, full-resolution exports in every aspect ratio you ordered, ready to post and ready to send.

Why choose this

Wedding footage is unforgiving — you get one take of the vows, one first dance, one exit. The editing is where a good shoot becomes an unforgettable film, and it's also where a lot of editors fall short by treating it like a music-video montage with no story. I edit for emotion and narrative first, technical polish second (though you get both). I keep the dialogue intact where it matters, let quiet moments breathe, and resist over-stylizing.

I'm also built for the realities of the wedding industry: tight delivery windows, multi-camera and multi-card setups, mismatched picture profiles, and the need to repurpose one film into a dozen social assets. Whether you're a couple who hired a shooter that didn't edit, a wedding photographer adding video to your packages, or a videographer offloading post-production during peak season, you get a reliable editing partner, not a one-off gamble.

Who it is for / use cases

• Couples who have raw footage (from a hired shooter, a friend with a good camera, or even drone + phone clips) and want a real cinematic wedding film instead of an unedited folder of clips.
• Wedding photographers expanding into video who need a dependable editor to handle post so they can stay behind the camera and keep margins healthy.
• Wedding videographers and studios outsourcing editing to clear backlogs during busy season without sacrificing their signature look.
• Engagement and elopement shoots that need a short, shareable save-the-date or social teaser.
• Destination weddings where the highlight film becomes the keepsake friends and family who couldn't travel will actually watch.
• Planners and venues wanting a polished recap reel for their own marketing (with the couple's permission).

FAQ

Q: What footage format and quality do you accept? I work with virtually anything — mirrorless and cinema cameras (Sony, Canon, Panasonic, Blackmagic), DSLR, drone (DJI), GoPro, and even good phone footage. Log/flat profiles are welcome since they grade beautifully. Just send the original files, not pre-compressed screen recordings.

Q: How do I send you large video files? Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer, or Frame.io all work. For multi-hour 4K shoots, an upload link is easiest. I'll confirm I can open and read every clip before I start editing.

Q: Can you match a specific style or a reference film I love? Absolutely. Send me one or two films whose look and pacing you want, and I'll tailor the grade, edit rhythm, and music choices to match that direction.

Q: Do you provide the music, and is it licensed? You can supply your own licensed track, or I'll recommend royalty-free music that fits. I'll always flag licensing so your film is safe to post publicly without copyright strikes.

Q: How long does it take? Turnaround depends on footage volume and plan, but engagement films are usually quicker than full highlight reels. I'll give you a firm delivery estimate before we start, and I'll tell you honestly if your deadline isn't realistic.

Q: What if I don't like the first cut? That's what revision rounds are for. Send timestamped notes and I'll adjust the pacing, song, color, or moment selection. Most films feel right after the first round of feedback.

Q: Can you also make vertical versions for Instagram and TikTok? Yes — Standard and Premium include 9:16 social cut-downs reframed for vertical, so your highlight reel works as a Reel, a TikTok, or a Story without looking awkwardly cropped.

Q: Do you edit raw vows and speeches, or just montage? Both. I can build a music-only montage, or weave in cleaned-up vows, toasts, and officiant audio so the words carry the film. Just send the audio and I'll mix it under the music.