Colleen Edits | Beginner to PRO Video Editor!

What KINDS of Jobs can you get as a Video Editor?

Calling all beginner video editors! Sure you might be learning HOW to edit. But what about WHERE you'd be working when you can get a job!
 
Today I'm chatting about the actual types of companies or scenarios that can make you money as a video editor, both for beginners and beyond!

How much I spend A MONTH on subscriptions (as a freelance video editor)

I pay almost $250 a month in subscriptions and online tools for my freelance video editing business. And that’s it! That’s the end of the video.
BUT in this video I’m also diving into WHAT exactly I pay for, why it’s worth paying for, and what you can expect to pay for if you want to start your own freelance editing business.
 
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TOP 10 Best Books for Video Editing 2024

These 10 must-read books will elevate your video editing skills—whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro!
Story Greenlight - https://www.youtube.com/@StoryGreenlight
#videoeditingbook #videoeditingbooks #filmeditingschool
Find all these books on Amazon!
"Over the Shoulder: A Freelancer's Guide to Telling Stories and Editing Films" by Mark Solomon https://amzn.to/4emvBpq
"The Video Editing Handbook" by Aaron Gould https://amzn.to/47zkyqw
"In the Blink of an Eye" by Walter Murch https://amzn.to/3TCJjw7
"Cutting Rhythms: Intuitive Film Editing" by Karen Pearlman https://amzn.to/3zr4Y3x
"The Art of the Cut" by Greg Keast https://amzn.to/3ZrM9If
"Edit Better" by Jeff Bartsch https://amzn.to/3XQ4NZ2
"The Visual Story" by Bruce Block https://amzn.to/3XxVWKj
"Unleash the Power of Storytelling" by Rob Biesenbach https://amzn.to/3zoA2B8
"The Conversations: Walter Murch and the Art of Editing Film" by Michael Ondaatje https://amzn.to/47vW9Cj
"Steal Like an Artist" by Austin Kleon https://amzn.to/4e7VPfy
 
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5 Creativity Hacks for Video Editors!

i'm spittin FACTS today to kick yourself in the pants and get you back in your creativity era Let me know what your favorite creativity hacks are in the comments!!

WHICH of These 11 Video Editing Niches is RIGHT for You?

In this video I am breaking down some of the most popular niches in video editing that you can find paid job opportunities from
 
Video editing is a versatile field with various niches and specialties, so let’s get into these niches!

Content Farms are Destroying Video Editors (So is AI?)

What is a Content Farm?
Since I’m a video editor, I wanna talk about the effect issues like content farms and quantity-over-quality video production is having on the most pivotal people in the content process, the video editors.
 
SOURCES
Creator Handbook - "What is a Content Farm?" - https://www.creatorhandbook.net/what-is-a-content-farm-and-why-does-it-matter/
Bottenbig - “YouTube Automation is Ruining the Platform” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8vJaOnjfDA
Medium - "Valnet: The Hidden Content Farm that I Worked For, Briefly" - Arin Victoria - https://arinvictoria.medium.com/valnet-the-hidden-content-farm-that-i-worked-for-briefly-4796de16b93e
 

the problem with freelance video editing (that no one is talking about!)

When taking on freelance video editing job, do you aim for opportunities that put out a high quantity but with “low quality content?” or do you aim for lower quantity “high quality content”?
It’s not as easy a decision as you’d think.
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Why Client Retention Matters for Freelance Video Editors (and how to improve it!)

Running a freelance video editing business with stability in mind has always been my goal.
I wanted the freedom of freelancing but also the consistency that a 9-to-5 brings.
From day one, I focused on building lasting relationships with clients, aiming to work with them long-term. It’s one thing to land a client but another to keep them coming back.
Today, we’re diving deep into the art of client retention—sharing strategies that can help freelance video editors build a stable client base and maintain it for the long haul.

how I PRICE my video editing services.

I’m getting transparent and discussing my pricing structure and answering video editing cost questions that will help you on your video editing journey!! Pricing your services is, of course, the most important part of freelance video editing!!

how to EARN MORE as a video editor

Getting paid for your video services is GREAT. But if you want to start earning a sustainable income with video editing, you’re going to need to start setting your rate up for success when bringing on clients.