Edited a high retention educational video for a client with over 800K subscribers, using hooks, motion graphics, and dynamic pacing to boost engagement and watch time.

This project was for a well-known YouTube creator in the education space, with an audience of over 800,000 subscribers. My role was to take a simple talking head video and turn it into a visually engaging, high-retention piece of content.

As a Top Rated Plus video editor with 8 years of experience, I combined my skills in storytelling, editing, and motion graphics to bring the script to life. I focused heavily on the first 30 seconds, crafting a powerful hook to grab attention and reduce early drop-off. Throughout the video, I added custom motion graphics, animated text, screen recordings, and subtle zoom-ins to make the learning experience more engaging.

I used Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects to build a smooth, professional flow that matched the creator’s brand style and audience expectations. I also optimized pacing, added call-to-action highlights, and synced visuals tightly with the voiceover to help boost audience retention and click-through rates.

The final video achieved:

52% average view duration on a 15 minute video

Over 100K views within the first 10 days

Positive feedback from the audience in the comments

Working on educational content like this is what I specialize in helping creators turn raw recordings into content that keeps people watching and learning.

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