Colleen Edits | Beginner to PRO Video Editor!
When you first even LEARN that freelance is a thing and that, as a video editor, there’s an alternative path beyond “going to film school, moving to a huge city and working in a post house”... you’re probably like me and start thinking “well where do i start?
I help YOU get your dream job in video editing and get paid all while doing what you love 💚
I’m here to help you with the steps to go from wherever you are now (that could be employed full time but ready for a change, no video editing experience, or you’re just interested in taking the path of the freelance video editor)... to earning a full time income as a totally freelance video editor, being your own boss and being in complete control of your video editing career.
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Episodes
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Here are the surprising skills you may not have thought about needing to perfect to advance your video editing career.
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
At some point, it feels like the main product isn’t editing. It’s selling editing to people who want to edit.
And considering our video editing market is in a strange place right now with editors being devalued and competing with editors from around the world, it’s tough for me not to look around at all these courses and think, “this is kind of giving scam, is it not?”
Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
Don’t Make This Rookie Editing Mistake!
You might know (or think you know) exactly how to edit.
But if you’re not getting the client results you’re hoping for then it might be because your edits look more amateur than you think.
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
We’ve talked about AI in the past and speculated on if it would take over our literal jobs, replacing us as the video editors.
Today I want to talk about a different trend I’m noticing in YouTube lately and how this will be impacting the kind of video editing that we do.
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Building a freelance career for yourself is not an overnight goal, especially if you’re like me and you want to transition to freelance while being a full-time employee somewhere else.
In this video I’m walking you through how to go from building a freelance video career from the ground up, all within a 1 year’s timeframe.
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Want to get better at video editing but don’t have any clients yet?
In this video, I break down how to practice video editing with zero clients by using free footage, real-world editing challenges, and online platforms that give you hands-on experience.
Whether you’re brand new to video editing or sharpening your skills before landing clients, this video gives you practical ways to grow right now with what you have.
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Pull out your journal, because this video is all about setting clear, realistic goals for 2026 as a freelance video editor.
We break down the biggest video trends shaping the industry, how AI is changing client expectations, and exactly what kinds of goals will actually advance your career!
From choosing a profitable niche to building skills and income, this is your roadmap to setting yourself up for long-term success.
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
The idea of "Ikigai" is that we should strive for a lifestyle that perfectly balances what we love, what we’re good at, what we can get paid for, and what the world needs.
I remember going through a “find my Ikigai” phase early on in my freelance career, feeling like there was some magical ideal that would make for the perfect business in the perfect video editing niche doing work that would fulfill me for a lifetime…but that's not so easy!
How do you balance your creative passion with making enough money to live?
Is it impossible to be a video editor WHILE loving every job AND serving the world?
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
If you’re seeing tons of “$5 for 2 hours of editing” posts on Facebook/Reddit, that might be because you’re looking for jobs in places where cheap clients go to shop!
Today we're diving into specific platforms, smarter job titles to search for, how to position your portfolio so it attracts serious clients, and why switching from hourly to project-based pricing can change everything.
I'm also dipping into how to filter through scams and low-effort job posts, and what really makes clients hire editors at $200+ per video instead of $20.
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Do these things turn you OFF from becoming a video editor?
In this video I'm just goofin around and talking about some realities I've encountered as a video editor over the last 10 years!