Sidney's Catalogue Editing

Editing for AI engineering and data science creators.

I edit long-form videos for creators who teach AI engineering, machine learning and data careers. Structure first, with animated explainer graphics that make hard ideas easy to follow.

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Inside the editFrom Egor Howell's weekly series
Step five of a nine-step ML system design framework, shown as an animated card beside EgorA framework, built step by step as he says it Two key numbers, 55+ professionals helped and salaries reaching $340K, beside EgorKey numbers, held on screen A 6 figure offers card with company logos, beside EgorProof points, in the order he names them
01How it works

From a draft and a recording to a video people can follow.

1

You record

Talking head, screen share, or both. Send the recording with your outline, script or blog draft.

2

I structure

I find the spine of your argument and build the order around it, so each section earns the next. Nothing gets cut that changes your meaning.

3

I visualise

Diagrams, architectures and frameworks become animated graphics in your brand, timed to the moment you say them. Built as a system, so every week matches.

4

You compound

Retention holds, the platform pushes it, and your course, cohort or community grows with it.

What you get

Core package

Core package

4-video retainer

Long-form edits on your posting cycle, priced monthly.
  • ✓4 structure-first long-form edits per month
  • ✓Animated explainer graphics for technical concepts
  • ✓Screen-share and code walkthroughs kept readable
  • ✓Edits designed by David, month to month
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Every retainer includes

Channel Blueprint

Your foundation, built once and applied to every edit.
  • ✓Visual identity: colors, logo, intro, outro, lower thirds
  • ✓A graphics template every explainer is built from
  • ✓Sound profile: voice cleanup and YouTube loudness
  • ✓Quarterly strategy review and AI workflow audit
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The approach
“I don’t edit for polish. I edit to move the needle on your business.”
David Simpson · Sidney's Catalogue
Frequently asked

Questions people ask before booking

Who is this for?
Creators teaching AI engineering, machine learning, data science or data careers on YouTube, who also run a business alongside the channel: a course, a cohort, a paid community, coaching or consulting. You're already publishing or ready to start, and you're in it for the long game, not a single viral hit.
Do you understand the technical content?
Well enough to edit it without breaking it. I build AI workflows myself and teach professionals how to use Claude, so I follow what you're explaining and won't cut the sentence that carries the point. You review every edit, and anything I'm unsure about gets flagged, not guessed.
What do I need to send you?
Raw footage and any screen recordings, plus whatever you wrote first: an outline, a script or a blog post. That draft is where the graphics come from. Upload to a shared drive and I handle structure, pacing, and delivery from there.
How does the trial edit work?
Every collaboration starts with a single trial edit. You see exactly how I structure, cut, and pace before committing to anything ongoing. If it works, we continue. If not, you still walk away with a finished video.
How do revisions work?
I use Frame.io for all reviews. Timestamped, centralized, no long email threads. One round of revisions is included before you post.
Can you match my existing brand style?
Yes. The Channel Blueprint locks in your visual identity before I cut anything. Every edit after that applies it consistently, so you don't have to brief me every time.
How does billing work?
Monthly subscription, billed at the start of each month. Cancel anytime with one month's notice.
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David Simpson

The background behind the editing.

Most editors come from post-production. My background is different, and I think it shows in the work. I have a Master's in Film Directing from the University of Edinburgh, spent fourteen years teaching film and communication at universities in Kyoto and Osaka, Japan, and worked in VFX production at DNEG on Blade Runner 2049.

Teaching shaped how I think about structure. Film shaped how I think about audience attention. These days I also build AI workflows and teach professionals to use Claude, so I come to your material understanding what it's for. Based in Calgary, Alberta, working with creators in the UK, the Netherlands and the US.

Sidney's Catalogue is a Philip K. Dick reference. That's intentional.
Contact

Ready to see how this works?

The easiest next step is a short conversation about your channel, your offer, and what you're trying to build.

info@sidneyscatalogue.com