Colleen Edits | Beginner to PRO Video Editor!

Becoming a professional video editor can be a rewarding and challenging career. If you're a beginner
and want to start your journey towards becoming a professional video editor, here are the first steps you’ll wanna take...

Getting a job as a video editor can be tough especially if you’re first starting out.
Whether you’re a beginner video editor or you’ve been at it for awhile, these hacks to getting hired as a video editor will set you apart from the competition and lead to getting the job!
You need to be unique and set yourself apart from the competition if you want to get a job as a video editor.
I’ve been a freelance video editor for many years now and over that time I’ve learned a few tips on how to get noticed by the client and how to ultimately be the one picked over everyone else. If you’re looking to get editing, get hired and get paid then this video is perfect for you!!

I’ve been a full-time freelancer for over two years now and It’s the best decision I’ve ever made.
HOWEVER. There are a LOT of things about freelance video editing that I was not expecting or that I didn’t realize would be THAT tough to work through.
So today I am giving you my scary truths about freelance video editing.

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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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!

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!

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.

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!!

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.

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?