Video Editing

Shawn Carter is a freelance video editor specializing in social media content, YouTube production, and comedy. With years of experience producing content across platforms for brands, creators, and live entertainment, he brings sharp storytelling instincts and fast turnaround to every project.

Demo reel coming soon — in the meantime, samples below.

What I Do

  • Social media video — short-form content for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube Shorts, optimized for each platform's formats and trends
  • YouTube production — long-form editing, pacing, and post-production for episodic and standalone content
  • Multi-format delivery — 9:16, 16:9, 1:1, and custom aspect ratios from the same source material
  • Motion graphics & titling — lower thirds, animated text, transitions, and branded overlays
  • Color grading & audio mixing — polished final output ready for publish
  • Comedy & live event editing — specials, sets, highlight reels, and promo clips with timing that lands
  • Podcast video — multi-cam editing, clip extraction, and social teasers

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro · After Effects · Final Cut Pro · CapCut · DaVinci Resolve

Selected Work

  • The RAISE Podcast — full video edit from shared Zoom recordings, clip extraction for social, plus channel scheduling and distribution.
  • Unscene Comedy — creator of unscenecomedy.com, a comedy writing and content platform.
  • Shawn Carter on YouTube — original content including stand-up clips, sketches, and promo videos.
  • Blue Ridge Comedy Club — all marketing video for the club and the Blue Ridge Comedy Festival, including show recordings, comedian spotlights, promo videos, event recaps, and social content.
  • B2B SaaS clients (under NDA) — video content production for software companies in higher education and nonprofit fundraising.
  • Touring comedians — set recordings, special edits, social clips, and promo reels for working stand-up comics.

The Raise Podcast — Full Episodes

Why Work With Me

  • Platform-native thinking — I don't just resize videos. I edit for how each platform's audience actually watches.
  • Fast, flexible, remote — self-managed schedule with quick turnaround and open communication through feedback rounds.
  • Storytelling-first — every cut serves the narrative, whether it's a 15-second reel or a 45-minute special.
  • Comedy timing — years of performing and producing comedy means I know where the beat lands.

Let's Work Together

Reach out through the contact form to discuss your project, timeline, and budget. Rates are competitive and based on project scope.