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.
Episodes
Growing your video editing career becomes a lot less confusing once you understand that *stacking* your small wins is the best way to build clientele!
In this episode, I’m going to break down exactly how you as a beginner can earn your first $1K, how long it realistically takes, and the simplest plan you can follow to get there as fast as possible.
Here's something beginners don't think about enough: clients aren't just busy, they're skeptical.
I've got the DOs and DON'Ts of pitching your video editing skills in this episode!
Most beginner video editors don’t struggle because there’s no work out there. They struggle because when a client asks, ‘Can I see your work?’… they don’t have a clear answer.
If you have zero clients, zero testimonials, and no idea what your portfolio should even look like, this video is your blueprint.
Here are the surprising skills you may not have thought about needing to perfect to advance your video editing career.
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?”
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.
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.
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.----more----
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The Self-Employed...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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!
What are some things you’ve deemed as “myths” when it comes to either freelancing or video editing?
Well in this episode I'm going over four of them that I've heard or encountered!
Do cold messages work for video editors? Is it even worth getting good at?
There are times and situations when your Instagram DM might get totally ignored, or there are times when your email could fall right into the lap of a client looking for exactly what you can provide.
If you’re looking to get better at cold outreach as a video editor or a creative in general, then this is for you!
If you’re stuck between which video editing platform to spend money on, this video’s for you.
Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Avid Media Composer are all professional-grade video editing software used by filmmakers, video editors, and content creators.
You can edit just about anything with any of these platforms BUT they do all have slightly different features AND it can be tough (and unnecessary) to try and...
Is your niche actually in demand right now?
Here’s a ranked ordering of 12 video-editing niches, from best to worst in terms of combined career outlook + job pay + demand.
Maybe you wanna be a video editor but you’re not planning on going to school for it and ALSO you have no idea where to start in terms of WHAT to learn, and WHEN to learn it?
Whether you’re just learning how to cut clips or dreaming about working on big cinematic projects, this skill roadmap will show you exactly what skills to build — step by step — to go from beginner to pro video editor.
Let’s break down the stages, the milestone...
Video editing is changing — fast.
With AI tools that can cut, color, and even generate clips in seconds, a lot of editors are asking the same question: ‘Will my job still exist in five years?’
In this video, we’re diving deep into the future of video editing — where the industry’s headed, how AI is transforming it, and most importantly, how you can stay ahead of the curve.”
I don’t know you, but if I could guess, you clicked on this video because you like to video edit and you’ve thought about possibly making video editing a career BUT you’re not sure where to start and if you have the skills to start getting paid to edit OR how to get your first client!
In this video we are skipping to steps 2,3,4: what to DO with this basic video editing knowledge and how to get your first client so we can learn a...
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