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FREELANCER BRIEF — DOCTOR INSTAGRAM REELS EDITING

Project Overview

We are looking for a skilled short-form video editor to edit Instagram Reels for a Doctor’s professional Instagram account. The goal is to create engaging, modern, premium-looking medical content with catchy subtitles, dynamic text animations and attention-grabbing editing.

Reference Links

Reference 1 — Subtitle & Editing Style
https://www.instagram.com/p/Deg9dMgR2JZ/

Reference 2 — Doctor’s Reels & Content Style
https://www.instagram.com/dr.vardhman.official/reels/

Reference 3 — Catchy Reels & Text Treatment
https://www.instagram.com/grow_with_.prince/

Please study these references carefully before starting. Focus on subtitle styling, typography, text placement, animation timing, pacing, hooks and overall editing style.

Editing Requirements

1. Catchy Subtitles

- Use bold, modern and highly readable subtitles.
- Highlight important keywords using contrasting colours, bold text or animated emphasis.
- Use dynamic word-by-word or phrase-by-phrase captions wherever appropriate.
- Add subtle pop-up, scale, bounce or kinetic text animations.
- Break long sentences into short, impactful lines.
- Synchronise subtitles accurately with the Doctor’s speech.
- Correct all spelling, medical terminology and punctuation.

2. Engaging Text & Hooks

- Add strong opening text hooks to capture attention within the first few seconds.
- Emphasise important medical facts, common misconceptions, symptoms and key takeaways.
- Use supporting text overlays to reinforce the Doctor’s message.
- Use smooth transitions between key points without making the video look over-edited.

3. Video Editing Style

- Clean cuts, jump cuts and removal of unnecessary pauses.
- Smooth pacing that maintains viewer attention.
- Strategic zoom-ins and punch-ins to emphasise important statements.
- Subtle sound effects for text animations and transitions where appropriate.
- Background music only when suitable, keeping the Doctor’s voice clear.
- Maintain a premium, professional and trustworthy medical aesthetic.

4. Medical Content Guidelines

- The Doctor’s original message and medical meaning must remain unchanged.
- Do not add unsupported medical claims or misleading hooks.
- Keep the overall presentation professional, credible and patient-friendly.
- Avoid excessive effects, flashy transitions or distracting graphics.

Technical Requirements

- Format: Vertical 9:16.
- Resolution: 1080 × 1920 minimum.
- Export: High-quality MP4, ready to upload to Instagram.
- Subtitles must be embedded in the final video.
- Keep all text within Instagram’s safe areas.
- Ensure subtitles remain readable on mobile screens.

Expected Deliverables

- Fully edited Reel with subtitles and text animations.
- Final upload-ready MP4.
- One revision round for corrections and minor changes.
- Editable project file, if agreed before starting.

Freelancer Evaluation

Please share:

1. Your portfolio of subtitle-heavy Instagram Reels.
2. Examples of Doctor, healthcare or educational content you have edited.
3. Your price per Reel and any monthly package.
4. Your average turnaround time per Reel.
5. The editing software you use.

Important: The objective is not simply to add basic subtitles. We need engaging, well-timed and visually appealing subtitle editing inspired by the references, while maintaining the Doctor’s professional image.