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One Editor. Unlimited Impact.

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APEX!

Stop Editing. Start Scaling.

The data-driven video system for Tech & Gaming Creators — built and delivered by Ian, one editor who's obsessed with retention.

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Ian · Solo Editor & Strategist
2K → 300K Gaming Channel
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24h Delivery Turnaround
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The Person Behind APEX

I'm Ian.
I edit.
You grow.

No agency overhead. No junior editors. Just me — one specialist who treats your channel like my own. Every cut, every hook, every second of your video is crafted with one goal: to keep your viewer watching.

Adobe Premiere Pro expert with cinematic-level precision
You deal directly with me — no account managers, no handoffs
Currently accepting 2 new clients — limited by design
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Real Results

Not promises. Verified growth from creators I've worked with directly.

Case Study — Gaming Channel

Grew a Gaming Channel from
2,000 → 300,000 subscribers
in one year.

The channel was stuck at 2K for over a year. My retention system — strategic hook editing, custom thumbnail A/B testing, and weekly shorts repurposing — generated their first viral video within month two.

Subscribers
2,000300,000 ↑
Avg. View Retention
28%63% ↑

Recent Work

High-energy gaming, clean tech reviews, and cinematic 3D.

⚡ Live Premiere Pro Timeline
Ian's Premiere Pro editing timeline — real project complexity
Active Project — Multi-track Edit
Color Graded · Sound Designed · FX Applied
Adobe Creative Cloud · Pr · Ae · Ps
Film & Tech
Film & TechCinematic Grading & Reviews
Gaming & Shorts
Gaming & ShortsHigh-Retention Editing
Blender 3D
Blender 3DCommercial VFX
Why Creators Work Directly With Ian
No Lock-in Contracts
24h Delivery SLA
Data-Driven Retention Strategy
Direct Slack with Ian
Unlimited Revisions

Choose Your System

Transparent monthly pricing. No hidden fees. Pause or cancel anytime.

Apex Starter
Was $1,400
$1,397 / mo
= $349.25 per video · Best entry rate

The "Proof of Concept" month. Test my retention impact on 4 videos before committing to scale.

  • 4 Long-Form Videos
  • Retention Hook Editing
  • Standard Sound Design & Color
  • Captions + Export Optimization
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Retention System
Agency equivalent: $4,000+
$2,197 / mo
= $183/deliverable · Best value per asset

Complete multi-platform growth engine. 12 total deliverables — the math makes this the obvious choice.

Save $800/mo vs. hiring at Starter rates
  • 4 Long-Form Videos
  • 8 Repurposed Shorts
  • Hook A/B Testing
  • Priority Slack (Direct with Ian)
  • TikTok + Reels Formatting
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Best ROI at Scale
Partner Scale
Agency equivalent: $7,000+
$3,497 / mo
= $174/deliverable · 20-asset monthly system

Hands-off management for channels scaling past 100K. Ian becomes your in-house editor + strategist.

Lowest cost-per-asset of all tiers
  • 4 Long-Form + 16 Shorts
  • Thumbnail Strategy + Design
  • Monthly 1-on-1 Strategy Call
  • Channel Analytics Review
Exclusive tier 1 spot total
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Common Questions

Everything you need to know before getting started.

Most clients see measurable improvement in average view duration within the first 2–3 videos. Subscriber growth compounds over time — my gaming client hit their first viral video in month two.
You send raw footage, and I handle everything: editing, sound design, color grade, captions, and shorts repurposing. You can provide a rough outline or let me suggest structure based on your niche.
Primarily YouTube (long-form) and YouTube Shorts. I also format deliverables for TikTok and Instagram Reels if requested — all part of the Retention System and Partner Scale packages.
Yes. There are no long-term contracts. You can pause or cancel at any time with 7 days notice. I'm confident the results will speak for themselves.
Me — Ian. Always. I don't outsource or use junior editors. When you hire Abelardo APEX, you get my full attention and expertise on every single video. That's the promise.
Unlimited revisions until you're completely satisfied. We operate on Slack for real-time feedback loops, so changes are fast and collaborative.

Request Availability

Select your package below. Ian confirms within 24h.

Process

  • 1. Ian Reviews (24h)
  • 2. 50% Deposit via Wise/Stripe
  • 3. Slack Onboarding

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