Akber Shaikh | Video Editing Assignment | Finished in TOP 3

The video features a polished, retention-focused editing style commonly seen in high-quality "edutainment" content on YouTube. The goal is clearly to keep the viewer engaged through constant visual stimulation.

Key techniques include:

Fast Pacing & Jump Cuts: I removed all dead air and pauses, using frequent jump cuts and digital zooms (punch-ins) to keep the energy high and emphasize specific points.

Dynamic B-Roll: The "talking head" footage is frequently intercut with relevant stock footage (e.g., corporate buildings, coding screens, AI chips) to visualize the narrative.

Motion Graphics: Clean text overlays, logo animations (such as the loading bar with company logos), and highlight effects (on the NYT article) are used to reinforce the information visually.

Overall, it is a professional edit designed to maximize viewer retention by ensuring the screen changes or moves every few seconds.

Software used:
Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Canva