Showreel
I cut stories with clarity, pace, and purpose.
Editorial / Story Craft
Structure, rhythm, performance shaping
Commercial & Brand
Spots and brand pieces
Music Videos
Energy and visual flow
Trailers & Teasers
Hook, momentum, payoff
Documentary & Interviews
The human thread
Finishing Touches
Sound design, titles, light grade
Who Am I?
I’m Denton Carstens, a video editor based in Cape Town, South Africa. I operate under the studio banner of Strange World Media from where i deliver story-driven cuts for commercials, brand films, music videos, trailers, and short-form docs. My approach is simple: respect the footage and the eye of the director, then shape it with structure, pace, and tone to build that emotional connection with the audience.
The art of filmmaking, with its many disciplines, caught my attention early. Editing, the craft at the heart of filmmaking, became my language. It captured my passion, and I keep studying new methods and engaging with new forms as they emerge. Working closely with directors and bringing their vision to life is a genuine source of satisfaction in my practice.
I’m comfortable jumping in at any stage – rescue cuts, tight 12s, or longer narratives. I build and keep clean timelines (selects → string-outs → assemblies → fine cut), keep feedback loops straightforward, and polish with sound design, titles, and grading. Clients describe me as clear-visioned, fast, and easy to brief. If you’re looking for an editor who brings taste, speed, and structure – and treats every project like a portfolio piece – let’s talk.
Services
Video Editing and Colour Grading
My core service and passion. Crafting cohesive stories with your footage, no matter the source, I value content over quality, especially with social media trends. My tool of choice is DaVinci Resolve, but any NLE will do. I also have extensive experience with multi-cam editing and compositing.
- DaVinci Resolve
- Final Cut Pro
- Adobe Premiere
Graphics & Animation
Basic animation – This is another area I am well-versed in and have a keen interest in expanding my skills. From simple logo animations to more complex compositions with many moving parts. Examples can be found throughout my reels.
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe After Effects
- Blackmagic Fusion
Artificial Intelligence
These days, I find many jobs don’t go by without at least a little AI. I use AI for everything from subtitles and scripting to extra b-roll or even building Instagram reels from scratch. I have also worked on a few films with 100% AI content for social media reels and a 7-minute film for Coca-Cola. I love what AI can bring to the table – I believe it definitely has its place when used correctly. I experiment with this at any opportunity I have.
- Adobe FireFly
- Runway ML
- Mid Journey
- Descript
Contact
Have a brief or footage ready to be cut?
Email me — or send your project details through Strange World Media
