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PROJECT DESCRIPTION: I need a professional video editor to create a Hollywood-style blockbuster trailer for my family's Egypt trip in Q1 2026. This is a full production job - I provide the creative script and direction, you handle all production elements (voiceover audio, stock footage, music, editing). WHAT I'M PROVIDING: ✅ Complete 3-minute script with shot-by-shot descriptions and exact timing ✅ Detailed artistic direction (pacing, color grading, music style, emotional arc) ✅ List of 9 voiceover lines with celebrity-style voice directions (Snoop Dogg style, Donald Trump style, Taylor Swift style, etc.) WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: 1. VOICEOVER AUDIO: - Generate 9 voiceover clips using AI voice tools (ElevenLabs or similar) - Celebrity-style voices as specified in my script - Professional quality audio 2. STOCK FOOTAGE: - Source high-quality stock footage of Egypt (pyramids, Nile River, temples, hot air balloons, desert landscapes, artifacts, etc.) - Use Pexels (free), Artgrid, Storyblocks, or similar professional sources - You handle all sourcing and licensing 3. MUSIC: - Epic cinematic/trailer-style music (orchestral with Middle Eastern influences) - Think Hans Zimmer, Two Steps From Hell style - You source from Epidemic Sound, Artlist, or similar 4. VIDEO EDITING: - Edit footage to match my detailed script (exact shot descriptions and timing provided) - Professional color grading (warm, golden, cinematic tones) - Dramatic pacing with emotional arc (mystery → epic reveal → adventure → emotional peak → powerful conclusion) - Create elegant title cards (gold text on black background) 5. DELIVERY: - Final video in MP4 format - 1080p minimum (4K preferred if possible) - 16:9 aspect ratio - 24fps or 30fps STYLE REFERENCE: Think: - Indiana Jones / Raiders of the Lost Ark trailers - The Mummy (1999) trailer - High-end National Geographic travel documentaries - Epic adventure films with emotional storytelling I want viewers to feel excitement, wonder, awe, and emotional connection. TIMELINE: • Start: Immediately upon hire • First Draft: 7-10 days after receiving script • Revisions: 2 rounds included • Final Delivery: Within 12-14 days total REQUIREMENTS: MUST HAVE: ✅ Portfolio showing cinematic/trailer editing work (please share examples) ✅ Access to stock footage libraries (Artgrid, Storyblocks, Pexels, or similar) ✅ Access to music libraries (Epidemic Sound, Artlist, or similar) ✅ Access to AI voice generation tools (ElevenLabs or similar) ✅ Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve ✅ Strong understanding of pacing, music editing, and cinematic storytelling ✅ Professional color grading skills BONUS POINTS: ⭐ Experience with travel/documentary content ⭐ Experience editing epic/trailer-style content ⭐ Fast turnaround time TO APPLY, PLEASE INCLUDE: 1. Your portfolio - Specifically any trailer, cinematic, or travel video work you've done 2. Your proposed rate (within range of USD300-USD400) 3. Your estimated timeline (how many days to first draft and final delivery) 4. Confirmation that you have access to stock footage, music libraries, and AI voice tools 5. Brief explanation of your approach to this project 6. Any questions you have ABOUT THIS PROJECT: This is a personal family project, but I want professional Hollywood-quality results. The trailer will be shared with my family (5 people) to build excitement for our trip, and will become a treasured keepsake after we return. I've done all the creative work (detailed script, artistic direction, voiceover text). I need a skilled professional to handle all production elements and bring my vision to life. Clear communication and attention to detail are essential. PAYMENT TERMS: • Fixed price project (not hourly) • 50% upfront upon hire • 50% upon final approval and delivery • 2 rounds of revisions included in price ________________________________________ READY TO CREATE SOMETHING EPIC? If you're passionate about cinematic editing and can deliver Hollywood-quality work, I'd love to see your portfolio and work with you on this project.