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Become a Freelance Video Editor in ONE YEAR (Part 4 - Mastering Freelance)

This series is designed as a guide to your first year as a freelance video editor: how to get started, the problems that you may run into, how to get your first client, etc.
And of course, we can't end the year without this part four, which is a pretty crucial part because you've likely already gone through the stages of building up your portfolio, getting your first client, slowly working into the status of either a part time or full time freelance video editor.
And now that you've gotten to that point, how do we finish out this year in the most strong, successful, confident way possible to then go into the next year full throttle to be able to really push your freelance business to its peak?
Let's dive into it!
 
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Become a Freelance Video Editor in ONE YEAR (Part 3 - The THICK of it)

You're growing your video editing skills, applying to video editing jobs and you may even have gotten your first client as a freelance video editor.
But what do you do now?
What do you do after the excitement of a video editing career starts to fade away? What do you do when things get overwhelming and frustrating?
We're talking about all of that today!

Become a Freelance Video Editor in ONE YEAR (Part 2 - Get the CLIENT!)

This year I said I was going to start a quarterly series all centered around the steps to take to go from wherever you are now 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.
It’s currently Q2 so part two of this series is all about what you do AFTER getting a basic setup together and developing the right skills.
Let's dive in!

Become a Freelance Video Editor in ONE YEAR (Part 1 - starting from scratch!)

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?
That’s definitely what I thought when I first started my journey. I didn’t really know how freelance worked and I didn’t know how I’d go from having zero clients to possibly having a full time income from freelance work.
Little did I know at the time, the freelance creative industry was on the rise and continues to grow for copywriters, graphic designers, videographers and, of course, video editors!
I decide that this year, I am going to start a quarterly series all centered around the steps to take 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.
If you’d like to follow along with this guide, then the info in this video will carry you for the first 3 months of this year. 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.
So, enough of this intro, let’s get into your first quarter of starting your freelance video editing career.

DO NOT DO THIS during your Video Editing Interview!!!

Looking for your next video editing job?
Today I’m discussing what you SHOULD and should NOT do during your video editing interview!
As a video editor, interviews can go one of two ways. Either the client has no idea what video editing even is, and they're relying on your technical ability to help them get what they want, OR the client knows (almost) too much about video editing and may try to trip you up with their video editing knowledge.
Either way, these video editing interview tips will help you prepare for whatever situation you might find yourself in! Getting video editing work can be tough sometimes, and interviews definitely don’t make it any easier. It’s important to impress the client with your experience but also reel them in with your winning attitude.
These Dos and Don'ts will help you get the job!!

video editors NEED to improve their storytelling...

Today we're diving deep into the techniques and strategies that will transform your editing from just throwing clips together in a general order… to a dynamic and impactful storytelling experience.
Whether you're a seasoned editor looking to refine your skills or a beginner looking to unlock the secrets of narrative editing, these storytelling tips will help you on your video editing journey.

Is Freelance Video Editing Too Saturated??

It has indeed become more competitive as a video editor over the years due to our easy access to editing software and the growth of online freelance platforms.
As a result, there are more individuals and professionals offering video editing services than ever before.
So, is the video editing market too saturated?

my video editing job strategy (if I started from SCRATCH)

Today I'm going over how I'd go about getting a video editing job if I was starting from SCRATCH!
That means no experience, no degree, and no resources to give me an edge to getting a video editing job!
If you're a beginner and want to start your journey towards becoming a professional video editor, this video editing job strategy can help!

The Freelance Mindset | Pro vs Amateur Freelancers

Ever been ghosted as a freelancer?
Ghosting happens everyday to every freelancer. Clients seem interested all the way up until the job is supposed to start, then something comes up and you don’t hear from them again.
People will reach out to you wanting quotes, and you get excited, thinking this could be a really fun and interesting opportunity. Then you never hear from them again.
Today I'm talking about how pro freelancers deal with ghosting, as well as some other complications that freelancers deal with in their daily lives.

WHERE to Find Freelance Video Editing Jobs 2024

You want to get started as a video editor, but WHERE do you start? WHERE do you look for jobs? 
There are a lot of sites out there for video editing jobs, but today I’m giving you my BIGGEST LIST YET of websites and gig platforms that will help you find the video editing job that’s perfect for you.