DARIA CUTS

Independent video editor · 2D animator · Barcelona / Remote

Video Editing Services for Brands & Creators

I turn your footage into a finished story, combining video editing and 2D animation.

  • Work directly with me
  • Editing + 2D animation
  • Barcelona · Remote
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Tell me what you have in mind. No finished brief needed.

Gartner Video Video editing by Daria

6+ years editing250h finished videoEN / ES / RU working languages

I help brands, creators and independent teams turn raw footage into clear, engaging, carefully structured stories. My video editing services cover long-form and short-form content, podcasts, branded films, motion graphics and 2D animation. I work directly with you from Barcelona and collaborate remotely with clients in the UK and beyond.

Selected work

Selected Video Editing & Animation Work

Selected projects across long-form video, branded content, podcasts, motion graphics and 2D animation.

Long-form editing

YouTube Comedy Vlog

I edited a full episode for a blogger and comedian, shaping long-form material into a complete entertainment-led cut.

Corporate video

Gartner Video

A short media-focused video for Gartner, edited with a clean, simple and classic visual approach.

Post-production

Hey – Festival Short

I handled all post-production for this short film. The film went on to win first place at the Kinoff Film Festival.

Motion graphics

Kinetic Typography Video

A motion-led typography piece crafted in After Effects, using animated type as the main visual storytelling device.

Editing and clean-up

Podcast Episode

The work included podcast editing, colour correction, wall clean-up and removing distracting objects for a more polished frame.

2D animation

Collage Animation

A 2D collage animation showreel created with After Effects and Photoshop, combining layered imagery, movement and compositing.

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What I do

Video Editing & Animation Services

I provide professional video editing services across digital, social and story-led formats. Each project is shaped around the brief, the audience and the material you already have.

YouTube Video Editing

I shape long-form footage into a focused episode with considered pacing, clear structure and visual details that support the story without distracting from it.

Short-Form Video Editing (Reels / Shorts / TikTok)

I turn vertical footage into concise social edits for Reels, Shorts and TikTok, balancing rhythm, captions, framing and platform-ready presentation.

Podcast Video Editing

I edit multi-part conversations and can handle colour correction, visual clean-up and distracting-object removal when the footage needs a more polished finish.

Brand & Corporate Video Editing

I create clean, purposeful brand and corporate edits that organise the message, maintain visual consistency and make complex material easier to follow.

Documentary & Trailer Editing

I build documentary pieces and trailers around character, atmosphere and narrative progression, selecting moments that carry the emotional direction of the film.

2D Animation

I design and animate 2D elements that explain an idea, add personality or connect live-action footage with a distinct visual language.

Motion Graphics

I create titles, kinetic typography, graphic transitions and interface-led sequences in After Effects to support the message and guide attention.

Collage & Stop-Motion Animation

I combine cut-out imagery, layered compositions, frame-by-frame movement and compositing for tactile, playful visuals with a distinctly handmade visual character.

Story first

Editing That Brings Your Story Together

Good editing is not simply a series of clean cuts. I look for the thread that holds the material together: what the viewer needs to understand, where the pace should change and which details deserve space.

From a YouTube episode to a compact brand film, I use structure, sound, colour and motion to create one coherent experience. The result is an edit that feels intentional and keeps the story moving without losing its personality.

Have an idea or footage waiting for a clear direction? Tell me about it on WhatsApp.
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Direct collaboration

Why Work Directly With Me?

One direct contactEditing + animationRemote collaboration

You work with me directly from the first brief to the final files, without a chain of account managers between the idea and the edit. I bring more than six years of editing experience, 250 hours of finished video and a combined practice in video editing and 2D animation.

I work in English, Spanish and Russian, and collaborate remotely from Barcelona. That direct setup keeps feedback close to the work and makes it easier to protect the tone, rhythm and purpose of each piece.

From your first message to the final cut

How I Work With Your Video Brief

  1. 01

    Say hello

    Send me a WhatsApp message about your idea or the footage you have. A few lines are enough to start.

  2. 02

    Agree the plan

    I’ll ask about your goals, audience and references. Together, we agree the scope, price, timing, revision process and how to share your footage.

  3. 03

    Watch it take shape

    I bring the footage, sound and any agreed animation together, shaping the edit around the direction we have discussed.

  4. 04

    Share your feedback

    You review the cut and send your comments together. I make the agreed changes; we discuss any requests outside the original scope.

  5. 05

    Get your video

    I prepare the final files in the agreed formats and share them using the delivery method arranged for your project.

Not sure where to start? Tell me what you have in mind.
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The person behind the cut

About Daria

Daria Belikova, freelance video editor and 2D animator

I’m Daria Belikova, a Barcelona-based freelance video editor and 2D animator with more than six years of editing experience. My work moves between long-form storytelling, social content, podcast video, branded edits, motion graphics, collage and stop-motion.

I use Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve and Photoshop, choosing the tools that fit the job rather than forcing every project through the same process. I offer remote video editing services to clients in the UK and internationally.

Premiere ProAfter EffectsDaVinci ResolvePhotoshop

Client feedback

What Clients Value in the Editing Process

Direct collaboration, a clear process and an edit that keeps the original voice of the project.

A true professional

“Dasha is a true professional: she always meets her deadlines and takes her work very seriously. We worked together on two short films, and she was always willing to listen to my vision for the project, offer her own ideas, and make as many revisions as needed. She also brought things to the table that I never would have thought of. She's patient, empathetic, and understands video production from both the technical and creative sides. She's an absolute pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!”
Diana Condebooks and screenplays writer, narrative designer, film director

Options and creative solutions

“I’ve worked with Daria on several projects (Instagram reels for a coffee shop, collage animations and a travel blog) and thoroughly enjoyed it!
What I love is that Daria doesn’t just follow instructions, she also suggests options and creative solutions, and she’s always up for brainstorming and talking ideas through. What I especially appreciate is that she offers solutions without pushing her own version and always keeps the client’s needs in focus. On top of doing great work and always being on time with deadlines, she’s simply easy and pleasant to communicate and work with. I sincerely recommend her!”
YevgeniaCreative Producer · Collage Animator for Music Videos & Explainers

Exactly the way I wanted

“I’ve come to Daria several times with personal video projects, including family videos and travel videos. I’m always glad to come back, because working with Daria is a real pleasure and the videos turn out exactly the way I wanted!”
IlyaEntrepreneur

A creative and dependable video editor

“I had the pleasure of working with Daria on a wide range of video projects, from short, fast-paced Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts to long-form YouTube videos and vlogs, sometimes up to an hour long.
What I always appreciated was that she genuinely cared about the work she was doing. She never just threw something together or went for the most generic edit. She really put thought into her work, often going above and beyond to give videos that extra special touch.
She’s great at creating short, engaging, action-packed content that gets straight to the point, but equally capable of turning hours of footage into a well-paced, entertaining long-form video.
On top of that, she was always responsive, reliable with deadlines, and open to feedback. She really made an effort to understand what I was looking for and deliver accordingly.
It was a pleasure working with her, and I’d happily recommend her to anyone looking for a creative and dependable video editor.”
Sebastian GoodFounder of Good Genetix | Content Creator & Former Media Director at Fast Buds

Brilliant reels

“Brilliant reels! Gorgeous colours, sharp editing and ridiculously fast turnaround. She made my stand-up look so professional I almost believed I knew what I was doing. Highly recommend!”
Yulia PeeloveskyAuthor & Stand-up Comedian

Before we start

Video Editing FAQs

How much do video editing services cost?

I assess the format, footage volume, animation, revision scope and final deliverables before quoting. Tell me about your idea in a message; we can clarify the details and references together before I confirm a price.

What types of videos do you edit?

I edit YouTube episodes, short-form social videos, podcasts, brand and corporate content, documentaries and trailers. The selected work above includes a comedy vlog, Gartner video and podcast episode, alongside my animation projects.

Can I work with you remotely from the UK?

Yes. I am based in Barcelona and work remotely with UK and international clients. Before starting, I confirm availability, the required formats and how we will share footage, review the edit and deliver files.

How do I get started with a video editing project?

If you want to hire a video editor, start with a WhatsApp message about your idea. You do not need a finished brief: I’ll ask about the audience, footage and references, then we’ll agree the next steps.

Can you add 2D animation or motion graphics?

Yes. I create animated titles, kinetic typography, graphic transitions and collage sequences where they support the brief. You can see examples in my Kinetic Typography Video and Collage Animation projects in the portfolio above.

How do revisions work?

I agree the review process and revision scope with you before starting. You share consolidated feedback on the cut, and I apply the agreed changes. Any additional requests need to be discussed against that scope.

Get in touch

Let’s Make Your Next Video

Need a video editor for a brand film, creator-led project or animated piece? Tell me your idea on WhatsApp. You can also outsource video editing for an existing production and work directly with me from first message to delivery.

What happens next?

I’ll reply to your message and ask a few questions about your idea. We’ll agree the scope, price and timing before editing starts.

No form to fill in. No finished brief needed.
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