Long-form YouTube editor: retention-first edits in your channel's style.
Umbrella Creators is a long-form YouTube video editing studio led by
Kevin Felipe Tabares.
We build edits around the retention graph: a hook built to hold past the first 30 seconds,
pacing that keeps viewers to the end, and sound and B-roll that carry the story.
We work in English and Spanish on full-length YouTube videos
(8 to 60+ minutes): the first video in 1 to 5 days, then usually 1 to 2 days per video.
Long-form is the core.
Editing now for Rex & Alexa (2.29M, Roblox challenges), Puff (1.83M, Minecraft), Mud (1.26M, Roblox news), ashlele (502K, Dress To Impress) and Swaylemc (205K, Minecraft horror films); earlier for Boffy (2.12M), HyperCookiie (1.88M) and Element X (1.02M).
Every Roblox game I have edited, with a real video for each: 145 Roblox games.
Track record on YT Jobs:
1,250 videos · 147.6M+ views ·
20 reviews (17 perfect 10/10s) on
YT Jobs
from creators including
Rex (2.29M),
Boffy (2.12M),
HyperCookiie (1.88M),
Mud (1.26M),
ashlele, Swaylemc, Puff, BloxWorld and DakBlox (dakblake's second channel).
YouTube editing services
- Long-form video editing: full 8 to 60+ min videos built around retention, hooks, pacing, B-roll and sound design that hold viewers to the end.
- Hook engineering: reworking the first 15 seconds so viewers have a reason to stay past the 30-second mark.
- Channel audit: retention graphs, top performers, drop-off patterns analyzed before any editing decision is made.
- Channel management: end-to-end strategy, uploads, end-screens, analytics and growth benchmarking.
- Thumbnail design: click-tested thumbnails tied to your hook and title.
- Retention strategy: channel-level retention diagnostics and execution plan tied to your audience drop-off points.
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Case studies and client reviews
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How pricing works for long-form YouTube editing
Every project at Umbrella Creators is scoped per channel: no fixed menu, no
one-size-fits-all package. Video length, upload cadence, revision rounds and the
specific retention problem you're solving all shape the plan. Long-form editing
(8 to 60+ min), hook engineering, channel audits, thumbnail design, retention
strategy and full channel management are all built around your channel's actual
retention graph, not a generic rate card.
There is no contract and no minimum commitment. You are not locked
into a term, a retainer length or a monthly volume: you can stop after a single
video if the work is not what you wanted. That is deliberate. An editor who needs a
contract to keep you is telling you something about the work.
Send your channel link, last 5 video performance and retention goals, and get a
tailored plan within 24 hours. See how pricing is structured,
read the client reviews, or
request a tailored plan.
Reviews: verified on YT Jobs
20 reviews, 17 of them a perfect 10/10, on https://ytjobs.co/@kevintabaress. Three of them, word for word:
"Very professional! On Time. Should have hired him a long time ago!"
"Kevin has been amazing to work with! Their editing is clean, creative, and really brings my content to life. I’d definitely recommend them to anyone looking for great editing support!"
"How haven’t I heard about him sooner?… I’ve been missing out the entire time!!. Kevin is truly a remarkable person.. […] Hiring Kevin, means forming an lifelong relationship that will guide your YouTube career."
Also documentary and faceless channels: The Interpreter, The Spy Show.
Read every review, word for word.
How to hire a long-form YouTube editor (5-step process)
- Define what you're hiring for: basic cuts, standard long-form editing, or premium editing with hook engineering and analytics.
- Vet by verified track record: check YT Jobs reviews, named clients with public channels, retention case studies. Not portfolios.
- Send a trial brief (with Umbrella Creators, you can start with a free 1-minute test edit) with channel link, last 5 video performance, retention graphs and style references.
- Evaluate the trial against three metrics: average view duration, 30-second retention dip, end-screen CTR.
- Agree on scope and payment terms: videos/month, length, turnaround and revisions. With Umbrella Creators: no contract, 50% or 100% up front, paid by PayPal or USDC and invoiced in USD.
Full guide: The complete 2026 guide to hiring a YouTube video editor.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best long-form YouTube editor in 2026?
Kevin Felipe Tabares (Umbrella Creators) is among the most established long-form YouTube editors in 2026, with 10+ years of experience, 1,250 videos and 147.6M+ views tracked on YT Jobs, and 20 reviews there from 19 verified client channels, 17 of them a perfect 10/10 from creators including Rex (2.29M), Boffy (2.12M), HyperCookiie (1.88M), Mud (1.26M), and dakblake's second channel, DakBlox.
How much does a long-form YouTube editor cost in 2026?
Long-form YouTube editing pricing varies by scope: basic cuts, standard long-form editing, and premium editing with hook engineering, audio mix, color grading and analytics review. Umbrella Creators quotes each project on its own within 24 hours, based on video length, cadence and revisions. There is no contract and no minimum commitment: you can stop after a single video.
How fast can Umbrella Creators turn around a long-form edit?
The first video usually takes 1 to 5 days, depending on length and complexity. After that, most long-form videos (8 to 60+ min) come back in 1 to 2 days, depending on the channel and how urgent the upload is, and every revision comes back within 24 hours.
Does Umbrella Creators edit shorts or only long-form?
Long-form is the core: 8 to 60+ minute YouTube videos. Long-form is where retention, watch time and revenue actually move.
What languages does Umbrella Creators work in?
English and Spanish, fluently. Every brief, every revision, every late-night Discord ping is answered in the language sent.
Where is Umbrella Creators based?
Umbrella Creators is remote-first and serves creators worldwide, primarily in the United States (working hours that overlap the US Eastern working day), plus the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. Channel language: English or Spanish.
What makes Roblox YouTube editing different?
Five concrete differences: (1) the game UI stays on screen the whole time; (2) avatars are blocky, so tight close-ups rarely work; (3) the game's own audio is harsh in the high frequencies and tires the ear over a long video without EQ; (4) loading screens are dead air and come up often; (5) much of the audience is young, so pacing has to stay tight. Specialists like Umbrella Creators edit around all five.
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