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Hot take: the hook isn't the first frame. It's the first feeling.
I've spent 7 years editing for brands and the last 8 months building my own TikTok from 0 to 33K. The biggest lesson: people don't stop scrolling because something looks good. They stop because something feels familiar, surprising, or wrong in an interesting way.
Most editors obsess over the cut. I obsess over the half-second before it.
What's your trigger? What actually makes you stop on a video?
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A cinematic AI action concept set in a ruined world.
This piece follows a mechanical girl battling a massive robot through destruction, debris, and high-intensity motion.
For this project, I focused on delivering a film-level visual experience — combining dramatic close-ups, large-scale action, and heavy VFX energy to create a scene that feels intense, immersive, and cinematic.
A concept built around impact, atmosphere, and blockbuster-style storytelling.
High-paced short-form video editing.
Use for: regular posts on Insta/TikTok/YT
Applications: CapCut and Adobe Premiere Pro
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