Memorial Day Tribute Video: Editor for Cinematic Montage

Memorial Day Tribute Video Editor Needed: Cinematic Public Domain Montage for Original Poem We are seeking a talented video editor and visual storyteller to create a respectful, emotionally powerful Memorial Day tribute video built around an original spoken-word poem honoring American veterans and fallen service members. The final piece should feel cinematic, solemn, authentic, and deeply human, similar in tone to national remembrance documentaries or military memorial tributes. The project will primarily consist of editing together public domain or properly licensed archival footage synchronized to a professional voice actor narration. PROJECT STYLE Cinematic and emotionally grounded Respectful pacing and transitions Natural ambient sound design where appropriate Minimalist editing style Authentic military imagery preferred over dramatized stock footage No political messaging No graphic combat or gore FOOTAGE SOURCING Ideally all footage should come from: Public domain archives Government or military public affairs footage National Archives Department of Defense public media Properly licensed royalty-free footage libraries The editor should ensure all footage usage is legally compliant. REQUESTED SCENES 1. Opening Scene — Arlington Flyover Drone or aerial footage of the many white headstones at Arlington National Cemetery Focus on symmetry, scale, and solemn atmosphere Slow cinematic movement preferred 2. Graveside Military Honors Full military honors funeral ceremony for a veteran Honor guard presence Family gathered at graveside Emotional realism and authenticity are important 3. Marine Contingent Folding the Flag U.S. Marine Corps funeral honors detail folding the American flag Precision and ceremonial detail emphasized Close-up shots encouraged 4. Presentation of the Flag Folded flag presented to the veteran’s family Quiet interaction or brief conversation between the guards and the family if available Emotionally respectful and sincere tone 5. Final Salute Pan shot or cinematic wide shot of the military contingent delivering the final salute Strong visual emphasis on ceremony and honor 6. Fallen Service Member Montage A rapid but respectful montage of military personnel who died in the line of duty Combination of: official portraits, full dress uniform photos, candid frontline imagery, historical military photography. NO gore or graphic combat imagery, our goal is remembrance and humanity, not shock value 7. Flag at Half Mast American flag flying at half staff at Arlington National Cemetery Prefer footage with natural wind and ambient atmosphere 8. Closing Fadeaway Final fadeaway shot of Arlington National Cemetery at sunset Ideally empty landscape with no people visible Quiet, reflective closing tone DELIVERABLES Final edited video (approximately 3–5 minutes) 4K preferred if possible 16:9 horizontal format High-quality export for YouTube/social sharing Optional captioned version Project/source files preferred if available AUDIO Voiceover narration will be provided Editor should synchronize visuals carefully to narration cadence Light instrumental music may be added if licensed and subtle Natural ambient audio layering encouraged where tasteful IDEAL FREELANCER Documentary or memorial tribute editing experience preferred Strong emotional pacing and storytelling ability Familiarity with military ceremonies and funeral honors is a plus Experience sourcing archival/public domain footage is highly preferred This project is intended as a respectful Memorial Day remembrance honoring sacrifice, service, and the lives of those who never came home.