Podcast Video Editing Service in Edinburgh for Brands & Creators
Edinburgh is a city with a lot to say. The academic institutions, the festival culture, the tech sector, the financial services community, and the creative arts scene all produce people with genuine expertise and interesting perspectives \u2014 and more of them are turning that into podcast content. Prime Edits provides professional podcast video editing for Edinburgh creators and brands who are serious about building an audience beyond the city.
We handle everything from raw recording to fully produced episode \u2014 audio cleanup, video editing, chapter structure, short-form clips for social, and platform formatting for YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Edinburgh’s Podcast Scene Is Broader Than You’d Think
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe generates enormous amounts of interview and culture content each August \u2014 artists, comedians, directors, and producers who are accustomed to media attention and increasingly starting their own shows. The university sector (Edinburgh, Napier, Heriot-Watt, Queen Margaret) produces academic and student podcasts across every discipline. The FinTech and tech startup community around the Old Town and Leith has a strong appetite for business and entrepreneurship content.
We’ve edited Edinburgh podcasts across all of these verticals, which means we understand the tone and structure each audience expects.
Why Video Matters for Edinburgh Podcasters
YouTube is now the dominant podcast platform globally, and Edinburgh creators who are publishing audio-only are missing the channel where most podcast discovery now happens. Making the switch to video doesn’t require a full studio. We work with Edinburgh podcasters filming in offices, home setups, and borrowed spaces \u2014 and our colour grading and editing makes the results look deliberate and professional regardless of the recording environment.
What We Edit for Edinburgh Creators
- Full podcast episode editing – cuts, pacing, filler removal, and chapter structure
- Video podcast formatting for YouTube full-length uploads
- Short-form clip extraction for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
- Captions and subtitles burned in or exported as SRT files
- Fringe and arts festival coverage – interview and panel content
- Academic and university podcast editing for research and thought leadership content
- FinTech and startup podcast production for Edinburgh’s growing tech sector
How the Process Works
Upload your raw recording – video file, audio file, or both – to a shared folder or via our intake form. Include any notes on sections to cut, clips you want pulled for social, and any branding preferences. We edit the full episode, cut your social clips, add captions, and deliver everything within 48 hours. You review, request any changes, and we finalise. The same editor handles your show each time, so briefing gets faster as they learn your format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be filming video to use your podcast editing service?
No. If you record audio only, we can still edit the episode and produce a branded static or animated visual for YouTube upload. Most listeners on YouTube don’t require a camera feed – a clean waveform animation or branded graphic performs well. That said, if you want to move to video in future, we can handle the transition without switching providers.
What platforms do you format podcast episodes for?
We format for YouTube (16:9 full episode), Instagram Reels (9:16 vertical clips), TikTok (9:16 vertical clips), YouTube Shorts (9:16 under 60 seconds), and Spotify video. If you need a specific aspect ratio or export spec for another platform, let us know and we’ll match it.
How many social clips do you cut per episode?
This depends on your plan, but typically three to five clips per episode. We identify the sharpest moments – strong opinions, memorable lines, useful insights – and cut them to work as standalone vertical content. You can specify moments you want clipped, or leave the selection to us based on what performs well for your audience.
My recording setup is basic – will it still look professional?
Good editing can do a lot with modest footage. We colour correct, tighten exposure where possible, clean up audio, and apply consistent framing across the episode. A laptop webcam in decent lighting with a reasonable microphone gives us enough to work with. If there are fundamental quality issues we can’t fix in post, we’ll tell you honestly and suggest what to improve on your end.
Practical Details
- 48-hour turnaround on full episodes and social clip packages
- Unlimited revisions included on every edit
- Flat monthly pricing – covers all episodes within your plan
- Dedicated editor who learns your show format and style
- No minimum contract – pause or cancel without penalty
48-hour episode turnaround. Monthly packages with flat-rate pricing. Clips cut for Reels and Shorts included on all plans. Book a free call and let’s talk about your show.