How To Become A Freelance Video Editor in 2023

In today's video I cover how to become a full-time freelance video editor or content creator in 2023.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:40 My journey becoming a video editor
2:10 Requirements for becoming a freelance video editor
4:45 Pros and Cons of being a freelance content creator
7:20 How to get clients in 2023 as video editor
11:30 Results with this process
12:00 Outro
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  • @vinceopra
    @vinceopra Жыл бұрын

    💻🚀Learn video editing & social media growth in my New Editing Academy here: videoeditors.io/ 💰Learn How You Can Scale A Creative Agency To $10k/mo & Beyond: www.growcreatives.com/optin-b? 📞Book A Call With Me To Apply For Our Scaling Program: www.growcreatives.com/apply-gc-b? ✅GET ADOBE PREMIERE PRO HERE: bit.ly/vinceadobe (Bonus Free Adobe 7 Day Trial + DISCOUNTED PRICING FOR STUDENTS)

  • @flickhunter8900

    @flickhunter8900

    Жыл бұрын

    Do become freelance editor do I have to learn only premiere pro or can I manage with capcut and other softwares?

  • @chchapma

    @chchapma

    3 ай бұрын

    @@flickhunter8900did you ever get a answer?

  • @flickhunter8900

    @flickhunter8900

    3 ай бұрын

    @@chchapma what do u mean?

  • @nergxl3gacy
    @nergxl3gacy Жыл бұрын

    I have so much video editing knowledge and photoshop knowledge and I do nothing with it and I want to change that now thank you for the video 😂

  • @dwarakeshkotipatruni6578

    @dwarakeshkotipatruni6578

    Жыл бұрын

    Bro where you learn it bro

  • @nergxl3gacy

    @nergxl3gacy

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dwarakeshkotipatruni6578 I took classes in highschool and then just did small stuff for 4 years 😭

  • @dwarakeshkotipatruni6578

    @dwarakeshkotipatruni6578

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nergxl3gacy ooh nice will you prefere a website for davinci resolve

  • @nergxl3gacy

    @nergxl3gacy

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dwarakeshkotipatruni6578 personally I use photoshop and stuff cuz that’s just what I learned.

  • @dwarakeshkotipatruni6578

    @dwarakeshkotipatruni6578

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nergxl3gacy can you teach me

  • @shrey124
    @shrey124 Жыл бұрын

    Resolve literally unlocks another world for cinematic things..... everything about color grade can be customised with it . Also it's really good for virtual effects or basics edits as well..🙃(And this thing is totally free)

  • @DedaOG

    @DedaOG

    Жыл бұрын

    @@monstercertified there are tons of them

  • @dwarakeshkotipatruni6578

    @dwarakeshkotipatruni6578

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DedaOG tell me the best ones please

  • @fledits

    @fledits

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dwarakeshkotipatruni6578 I recommend learning the basics on a Free simple editor like hitfilm. After you know the basics which is almost the same in every video editor, you can go give Resolve a try. I say this because Davinchi Resolve can be very overwhelming when you don’t know anything about video editing.

  • @dwarakeshkotipatruni6578

    @dwarakeshkotipatruni6578

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fledits TQ bro

  • @0DanceMusic0

    @0DanceMusic0

    Жыл бұрын

    It's free until you realize how good the studio version is :P

  • @IceForgeOfficial
    @IceForgeOfficial9 ай бұрын

    This is really insightful not only for video editors but literally anyone trying to sell a skill set! Great video!

  • @livi_bridge
    @livi_bridge Жыл бұрын

    I used to make YT vids when I was in HS and would edit my own videos and I absolutely loved it. I really want to learn video editing from a professional stand point

  • @shaynee07
    @shaynee0710 ай бұрын

    I love it when you explain things. The tempo is great. With others I cannot really comprehend what they were saying, either they talk too fast or there were so many jargons. Excellent work!

  • @pain3937
    @pain393710 ай бұрын

    I am a Designer, trying to get into Video Editing. Still at the first part of the video but based on what I've watched so far I'm pretty sure this is going to help me a lot. Earned a SUB

  • @christhechilled
    @christhechilled Жыл бұрын

    I been doing editing for five years and I’m getting serious about my craft. Right now, Davinci Resolve is my favorite editing software right now. Thank you for the informative video.

  • @millionenabonenntenohnevideo

    @millionenabonenntenohnevideo

    Жыл бұрын

    how much money do you make and how do you find clients

  • @EnderShard
    @EnderShard Жыл бұрын

    Definitely what I'm looking for. I've been editing for years now and I'm confident in my abilities, just need someone to work for now

  • @AtomizedMass
    @AtomizedMass11 ай бұрын

    Thank you, for someone who have never done anything like this, it's a refreshing gulp of air

  • @pilotbsinthesky3443
    @pilotbsinthesky3443 Жыл бұрын

    Great advice about finding a niche, just like starting a KZread channel it can’t be for everyone. We all know who we get along with and who we click with, those are going to be our best clients. We’ll hear 99 no’s before we get a yes, just have to keep trying.

  • @MrMagicharry
    @MrMagicharry Жыл бұрын

    You sir got a new subscriber! I’ve been doing video editing here and there and just yesterday put out an add for friends on fb, to get some experience to work on anything really and for free. Got first 4 projects, going to work on them this weekend! Being FT in sales I can totally agree with you on all the outreach and business points. That’s my next stage after finishing these 4 projects for free. In life selling is everything, we are all salesmen, aren’t we?

  • @PropertyBySM

    @PropertyBySM

    Жыл бұрын

    What kind of salesmen are you bro

  • @hotlineoperator
    @hotlineoperator Жыл бұрын

    You are an excellent business coach. Important things to deal with are customer acquisition and service packaging.

  • @vinceopra

    @vinceopra

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @gosuperva
    @gosuperva6 күн бұрын

    Video editing is the art of weaving stories with pixels, shaping emotions with frames, and giving voice to the unseen.

  • @overseaswithkey
    @overseaswithkey Жыл бұрын

    Loads of super great and useful tips.. thanks for going in depth on this one 👌

  • @YeehawJakeTV
    @YeehawJakeTV Жыл бұрын

    You did amazing on this video, I’m very impressed! God bless you and have an amazing afternoon! I’m inspired to get very good at editing.

  • @johubify
    @johubify Жыл бұрын

    Thanks alot for these tips brother. I am almost full-time editing on Premiere Pro and After Effects(making all sorts of montages and rotoscopes), and even making logos and thumbnails on photoshop but I dont quite know how to approach clients, even though I know I can edit anything my client will require. The tips for outreach really helped me, hopefully I can get some clients in the future

  • @vinceopra

    @vinceopra

    Жыл бұрын

    Great to hear!

  • @Zuii3

    @Zuii3

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey, let's work together. Can you send me some of your work ? Where can I contact you ?

  • @johubify

    @johubify

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Zuii3 yes sure brother, I will show you all of my work. can you give me your discord id?

  • @Zuii3

    @Zuii3

    Жыл бұрын

    @@johubify What's your discord ID ? I don't see any request

  • @jaffarsalim7009

    @jaffarsalim7009

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Zuii3 I love this, keep it up fellas 🙌

  • @MuntyStain
    @MuntyStain Жыл бұрын

    This has been really motivating, thank you.

  • @user-yd6eu4wz1y
    @user-yd6eu4wz1y6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. I am planning to switch a niche from graphic designing to video editing. This is very helpful.

  • @ElVixe
    @ElVixe Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this tips Vince, I'm already a fulltime editor but for a business that is paying me shit, so I'll try my best to become freelance.

  • @newideaorganicfarm
    @newideaorganicfarm Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Vince I really benefit a lot from your video.

  • @poundkingforex
    @poundkingforex Жыл бұрын

    Great content G I admire your editing skill so much 🙏🏾

  • @Visualvision7
    @Visualvision7Ай бұрын

    Of course you are the best editor,I'm from West Africa will definitely love to learn how to edit videos

  • @abbasov9238
    @abbasov92383 ай бұрын

    I am searching clients like 1 year but i can't find ,it's very good thing to working someone and get your skills much better

  • @neeteshkumar4481
    @neeteshkumar44816 ай бұрын

    Hii Vince I really love to see you so full of motivation Thanks for the valuable information 🎉🎉

  • @cesar3409
    @cesar340910 ай бұрын

    We're so proud of u idk what to say Keep going .

  • @thisisvegan
    @thisisvegan25 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the tipps and all of the knowlage! 💪🏻

  • @louisashby2401
    @louisashby2401 Жыл бұрын

    Woah man thank you! So much value!!

  • @dorian3017
    @dorian301711 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the Value dude 🙌!

  • @nymblog1858
    @nymblog1858 Жыл бұрын

    That´s quite inspiring. Thank you :)

  • @johnclay7644
    @johnclay7644 Жыл бұрын

    useful 12.5ins on becoming a video editor (frequently in demand) and handy to have more than one editor sometimes.

  • @byAgaze
    @byAgaze Жыл бұрын

    this is the year i will try my best to make this possible

  • @Enzo-et2fz
    @Enzo-et2fz8 ай бұрын

    Thanks this has really given a guide on where to get started with my video editing and how eventually to turn it into a profitable business I am currently only 13 but want to start learning video editing as a career

  • @nickneuharth
    @nickneuharth11 ай бұрын

    Wow really great video. I starting a class to learn Final Cut cause I wanted to learn to edit. Great to see this could actually learn to a career change. Subscribed

  • @RA-dg3ov
    @RA-dg3ov9 ай бұрын

    What a great example of a young man with very bright future. Very good advice, nothing is achieved without discipline, great video!

  • @salimhaidara1704
    @salimhaidara1704 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, a lot, I wanted to know how to start, and your video you just gave me all the information that I need I'm thinking about creating an agency after. I hope to learn more from your videos

  • @vinceopra

    @vinceopra

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @seanwhite8747
    @seanwhite8747 Жыл бұрын

    Such helpful advice on prospecting for clients. Thanks so much! Do you do one on one coaching calls?

  • @bhushan_366
    @bhushan_366 Жыл бұрын

    Please make a video on - how to get clients for video editing? that would be great

  • @KrizbyYT
    @KrizbyYT Жыл бұрын

    I work as a full-time video editor for an entrepreneur content creator. I edit 20-25 short form videos a month and get paid $1,000/mo.

  • @Clvrkz

    @Clvrkz

    Жыл бұрын

    Get that money up bro. That's less than minimum wage. You're worth more than that

  • @KrizbyYT

    @KrizbyYT

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Clvrkz Actually, it's the highest salary I could get. Some clients only pay me $5-$10 per video.

  • @Chris-bp3so

    @Chris-bp3so

    Жыл бұрын

    Where you find clients bro?

  • @nets0und200

    @nets0und200

    Жыл бұрын

    If you learn to edit even faster and find 2 more clients, you could go up to 3k a month

  • @mlitsh4873

    @mlitsh4873

    Жыл бұрын

    What program do you use? I use davinci and want to become oen as well. IV learned all the basic stuff and a little bit more advanced fusion edits but I'm still confused on what exactly I need to be able to do edit wise to become a freelancer.

  • @llc-livelifecrew-3735
    @llc-livelifecrew-3735 Жыл бұрын

    great motivation, love it ! :)

  • @imaneimouh-ps7zq
    @imaneimouh-ps7zq10 ай бұрын

    Hi im Iman from morrocco i just wanted to say thank youuu so much for all what you do❤️❤️🌝🌝❤️💜

  • @anikaniket
    @anikaniket Жыл бұрын

    Thank You so much dude...

  • @deanfordcreative
    @deanfordcreative Жыл бұрын

    Vince, nice job. Easy decision to Subscribe. Best of luck getting to 100k and on and on. I'm a Drone pilot providing video content and video editing was a must have service to provide.

  • @Muledad
    @Muledad Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video

  • @Zero-ne3pb
    @Zero-ne3pb8 ай бұрын

    I‘m doing video and photo editing for 8 years now and didn‘t even think of doing that as a freelancer. Need to get myself market now

  • @amplifiedzamaniseries6288
    @amplifiedzamaniseries6288 Жыл бұрын

    nice work bro. I've really learnt a lot from you hope to improve my editing skills this year 🤜🤜

  • @vinceopra

    @vinceopra

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy to hear that!

  • @subhajitbanerjee6262
    @subhajitbanerjee6262 Жыл бұрын

    Great work ❤️ Love from India...🇮🇳❤️... Thanks for the immensely helpful video...❤️

  • @azimages2538
    @azimages2538 Жыл бұрын

    Very good video. Thank you for sharing

  • @mcravenalmocera8619
    @mcravenalmocera861910 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much Vince. I really need this and this is my first time studying video editing. I hope your videos and tutorial will help me all throughout this journey.

  • @oscarconcepcion-ek5kk
    @oscarconcepcion-ek5kk Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate all the information. MROC

  • @TwoFacedSenpai
    @TwoFacedSenpai Жыл бұрын

    This helps so much great video 👍👍

  • @spydyop1158
    @spydyop11588 ай бұрын

    you are so friendly man. Take love

  • @kevinsjournal
    @kevinsjournal Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this! Do you have a video on how to find jobs or clients for video editing?

  • @vinceopra

    @vinceopra

    Жыл бұрын

    Coming soon!

  • @lucetto
    @lucetto11 ай бұрын

    nice informative video, thanks for posting

  • @StarDazzlegaming
    @StarDazzlegaming7 ай бұрын

    I just got certified in premiere pro and photoshop. Now I’m working on learning after effects. I’m hoping to do something with these new skills.

  • @thewarinside
    @thewarinside Жыл бұрын

    Having a drone is a plus

  • @aymanamanhir
    @aymanamanhir Жыл бұрын

    You the man, those are precious advices, thanks man.

  • @vinceopra

    @vinceopra

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @aokstudios
    @aokstudios Жыл бұрын

    Vince is just very insightful

  • @vinceopra

    @vinceopra

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @TMVisuals21
    @TMVisuals21 Жыл бұрын

    Great video thank you so much!

  • @vinceopra

    @vinceopra

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @KMotionsz
    @KMotionsz Жыл бұрын

    I have just started to take it seriously. Did my portfolio on channel wish me 🍀 for my future clients. We will make it people. Hard work pays off!

  • @benjimenlockwood
    @benjimenlockwood Жыл бұрын

    Thank you brother

  • @canihelpu6168
    @canihelpu616811 ай бұрын

    Thank you its very interesting

  • @JonRamosComedy
    @JonRamosComedy Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been making videos since I was 13. I’m 29 now. I guess it’s not too late to look at it to do it for work. I’m about to be an EMT and have a week off of work a month.

  • @bazighaslamiftikhar9988
    @bazighaslamiftikhar9988 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro

  • @BeginsWithYou
    @BeginsWithYou Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @Dulge
    @Dulge Жыл бұрын

    Needed to hear this so much, definitely relatable as i feel i have the skills but getting clients is a problem. Outreach is something i never really dedicated time to which is weird when i look at it now as its the way to go, regarding the private paid group for getting clients, how may i contact you regarding these things? Thanks, great video.

  • @vinceopra

    @vinceopra

    Жыл бұрын

    Shoot me a message on Ig @vinceopra :) glad you liked the video

  • @randomspooderman7515

    @randomspooderman7515

    8 ай бұрын

    Learn sales and marketing very big requirement to get out there

  • @mickgatz214
    @mickgatz2144 ай бұрын

    Hi Vince. Just found your video. Greetz from Australia mate. :)

  • @egomanque
    @egomanque9 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much

  • @geminik5473
    @geminik547311 ай бұрын

    Excellent energy words I like very much

  • @radypov1331
    @radypov13319 ай бұрын

    This video good .thank you

  • @walterfilms9163
    @walterfilms9163 Жыл бұрын

    Király vagy Vince ;)

  • @ReginaldusGaming
    @ReginaldusGaming Жыл бұрын

    found this video at the perfect time

  • @Tiktoktartalomgyartas
    @Tiktoktartalomgyartas Жыл бұрын

    AMAZING!

  • @vinceopra

    @vinceopra

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro

  • @chanelgarciahernandez
    @chanelgarciahernandez11 ай бұрын

    Hello, I am in love with your videos. They are informative and provide a lot of value. Also you are gorgeous. ❤ Thanks.

  • @muhammadadnan2
    @muhammadadnan2 Жыл бұрын

    Valuable content

  • @allenmartindale
    @allenmartindale11 ай бұрын

    Please, please, please don't offer unlimited revisions, refunds or to work for free. I can't stress this enough. Not only will it put you in a terrible position, it makes it harder for other editors to negotiate fair pay and working conditions. This is how creators and businesses take advantage of creatives.

  • @maxlord2972
    @maxlord2972Ай бұрын

    amazing video

  • @seenuz1
    @seenuz111 ай бұрын

    Good 1 bro

  • @user-rb9iz5fr9c
    @user-rb9iz5fr9c7 ай бұрын

    thankx

  • @svdesigns9981
    @svdesigns9981 Жыл бұрын

    I am waiting ✨🤩

  • @vinceopra

    @vinceopra

    Жыл бұрын

    🙌

  • @HashmatullahYasiri-py8wk
    @HashmatullahYasiri-py8wk4 ай бұрын

    Really useful video

  • @tommyvasilev5012
    @tommyvasilev5012 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @Rishabh-Dev
    @Rishabh-Dev Жыл бұрын

    I am a full-time editor now. With more than 60 fixed clients and regular 100+ videos per month my soul is absolutely ready to leave my body anytime now.😂

  • @flickhunter8900

    @flickhunter8900

    Жыл бұрын

    Bro to become video editor is it compulsory to learn premiere pro only or you can edit with other softwares like capcut or something? If only premiere pro then where to learn it fully

  • @ShotByThomasGA

    @ShotByThomasGA

    9 ай бұрын

    @@flickhunter8900 you can technically use anything you want, but higher end clients may have an NLE preference and want access to the project files throughout the editing process.

  • @uchoangphucnguyen237
    @uchoangphucnguyen237 Жыл бұрын

    can you make a playlist for those videos on learning how to edit?

  • @CUBAN1292
    @CUBAN129211 ай бұрын

    I need one!

  • @wafa6796
    @wafa6796 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you i really want to work on editing but is there any place to find like small videos online to edit them especially that i can't film myself ( it's so much waste of time )

  • @Sheffo.1
    @Sheffo.1 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you bro great video!

  • @vinceopra

    @vinceopra

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @Sheffo.1

    @Sheffo.1

    Жыл бұрын

    @Vince Opra Where is the 30mins Video link tho 😅

  • @vinceopra

    @vinceopra

    Жыл бұрын

    My bad, updating the description now

  • @ChineduPaulOnuegbu
    @ChineduPaulOnuegbu5 ай бұрын

    Very good video.

  • @elisazouza
    @elisazouza Жыл бұрын

    i started editing when i was 10 as well :")

  • @ashingguevarra8196
    @ashingguevarra81967 ай бұрын

    I have 5 years experience in shortfilm video editing using vegas pro. Until now can't find a job😔 van someone help me please. Thank you so much

  • @zeeshansindhu
    @zeeshansindhu Жыл бұрын

    Very Nice Explanation

  • @vinceopra

    @vinceopra

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @JosephMuthuri-nh3lk
    @JosephMuthuri-nh3lk8 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @tonyh1881
    @tonyh18818 ай бұрын

    How should I map myself if I want to become a good video editor from literally zero? What recommendations for day to day practice should I do to achieve it? Thanks

  • @DARKSQUAD43
    @DARKSQUAD43 Жыл бұрын

    very good video

  • @carlosguasch
    @carlosguasch4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video! Very useful. I currently work as a full time IT Project Manager. But I am very interested in learning how to edit video and make a bit of extra cash on the side from that. And who knows, I might end up making a full career transition. Cheers!

  • @qrcadia

    @qrcadia

    2 ай бұрын

    You can easily start by learning with tutorials here on KZread. That's how I learned it!

  • @hunfun_dani
    @hunfun_dani7 ай бұрын

    Hi, if I want to start video editing do you think Camtasia 2021 is enough at the beginning? I bought it 2 years ago and I like it, but I'm not sure is it enohg for paying gigs. Also what are the basic editing aspects that I should look up and master?

  • @samueloroye2411
    @samueloroye241110 ай бұрын

    Wow. Just what is needed. I have been editing too but currently no jobs. If there is any person who is interested in giving me job, we can actually connect.

  • @messi7606
    @messi7606 Жыл бұрын

    excellent

  • @yasserser9981
    @yasserser9981 Жыл бұрын

    Can you give us the resources you're getting videos and effects from 💙💙 Thank you

  • @AmadeusKingu
    @AmadeusKingu Жыл бұрын

    Would it be a good idea to apply all this concepts mentioned in the video, but instead of the programs you said use DaVinci Resolve 18 free version?