How to Become: A Freelance Video Editor (Beginners Guide)

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

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[@bobbygotsch4909]

To you, this may have felt like bambling on, but this information was music to my ears!! You really told the beginner's journey step-by-step, and that's exactly what I'm in the trial and error process of right now.

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

dude keep on smashing it, the best advice i had was throw loads of poop at a wall because sooner all later somethings gotto stick 😂😂

[@NEETmedicalGK]

@@HelloHelloCharlie Thanks. Subscribe

[@deepaparakkal4241]

I'm currently a kid in school who's editing gaming videos. While editing for my channel, I discovered that I love editing, and I hope to make it a profession. Thanks for this video!

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Exactly how i came into it!

[@deepaparakkal4241]

@@HelloHelloCharlie Nice!

[@Tdugg]

We're in the same boat! I graduate tomorrow!

[@chewythedog]

@@deepaparakkal4241 hey, do you think you could be my editor I’m in a need of one

[@deepaparakkal4241]

@@chewythedog Sure. Hit me up with some details. You got Discord?

[@takibreadihavenoidea]

Holy, you're underrated. I didn't even realise you weren't a million subbed channel until 2nd minute or smth

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Thank you mate honestly means so much!

[@unashamed6457]

this is so accurate

[@GB_Rishad]

@@HelloHelloCharlie dude i thought that too

[@GNICHO]

Doesn't make a distinction, it's not underrated. He's new, support him :-)

[@Phoenix444_]

I’ve started off editing anime and video games with music and posting them on Instagram but I’ve always wanted to expand my editing by doing actual videos and learn how to be a professional editor for other people, so I really appreciate this video and I hope my past experience will help a lot

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Thank you and i'm glad i could help! Anything and everything helps you hone your skills! My first videos were Gaming Edits haha!

[@db.676]

What's yo insta

[@shadowdemonaer]

You can also open up to editing other people's anime videos, though! Hope things went well for you

[@Chosohanma]

"or delete it if everyone hates it", nah good job man, u nailed it

[@shady473gamingcm3]

Just starting out. Doing mostly video game gameplay. Need as much work as possible. Free or otherwise, to practice. Thanks for the tips man, the reveiw and beat editing tips were ones I never would think of

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

I'm glad I could help mate! I honestly think nailing those can make a better edit than having flashy visuals, so many edits out there that just don't understand pacing and ram edits full of intense (and amazing) visuals

[@jaeshotz]

Same here I found a new love for editing.

[@CrazyCokee]

how do you only have 1.25k subs?!?! your content is so clean

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Thank you! slowly we go!

[@gamingnoobie1700]

@@HelloHelloCharlie bro did you reupload this video?? like seriously 1.9k subs ?

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

What do you mean? 😂 I'm a smol boi

[@dustindeville4460]

Thank you. I've been video editing as a hobby for years and had no idea how to start. I appreciate all of the advice

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

more to come!

[@RyanFila]

Do you have a portfolio?? I’m actually looking for remote editors!

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

@@RyanFila Theres a Discord that we have with loads of video editors on there, best place to look discord.gg/eGen89PRrX

[@Crispified98]

Thanks a lot dude! I started my KZbin channel and I fell in love with editing quick. I love doing work on my channel, and I hope it does, but if it doesn't go anywhere I've considered editing gaming content for someone else, to be specific, the survival game Rust. Many people need their videos edited and I could do it for them. So thank you for making this video!

[@zborowski2113]

How does this guy have only 2,5k subs? The production value is amazing!

[@raliyahblythe8233]

This was really helpful. Thank you. I’m graduating in a few days and loved editing for years now and I really want to keep doing it! This is great

[@jessrene111]

Thanks! I've been editing for over 8 years on KZbin and haven't been able to get paid and I was tryna become a editor without dealing with KZbin channels! Thanks!

[@TheronPatrick]

Very helpful, thank you! I love your sense of humor, too!

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

I'm glad it helped! I defiantly need to make a follow up on this as I feel like I missed a bunch of stuff

[@maduabuchiblessing7817]

I literily just discovered i had a thing for editing, videos, pictures and all. But am a bit confused, on what course to take,where to buy these courses, what software to use and how best i could keep refining my skills. For what it's worth you have great humor, it keeps me glued to watching your videos without necessarily taking so much effort.

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

There are loads out there, complete tutorials on youtube, udemy, skillshare and many many more, i'm currently working on a course myself so stick around to find out more about that! and thank you so much buddy i really appreciate the support!

[@xeyon]

i used to edit in movie maker and whatever was on Mac in highschool in 2005 and loved it. I made Halo 2 montages and a machinma series. Then i got into videography in 2012 and made a few videos for myself and then a few music videos for local artists then gave up in 2014. I am looking to get back in to it now and your videos are very helpful! Thank you.

[@DigitalLiquid]

How has is been going? Did you get get going again?

[@xeyon]

@@DigitalLiquid kind of. I did this video for a freinds band. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4vIfJenl5eLfqM

[@DigitalLiquid]

@@xeyon That’s dope! Gave it a look! Great work! Keep it up.

[@himanshupaliwal4298]

Started a year ago and for learning started my own vlog channel and now I feel that is a good way to start editing journey 😁

[@ACBuckland]

Nice and insightful! I started Uni doing film and TV Production in Sept and focusing on being a Video Editor, great info, thanks for the vid!

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Glad you found some sort of help from the video! And good luck with it let us know how you get on!

[@ACBuckland]

@@HelloHelloCharlie Thanks a lot bud! Much appreeciated!

[@K9arcade]

I've been editing for quite some time now for myself and friends, but have wanted to broaden my reach so others on twitch and youtube whom may like my editing style can discover and potentially employ me, this video has been somewhat helpful in ironing out some questions

[@agua3243]

You’re underrated man❤️‍🔥

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Thank you mate ❤

[@learningftw8173]

Thank you so much, i wanted tostart a side hustle and this is going to be it, just bought a decent computer, lets gooo

[@Don_DeMarco]

I get what you're saying about the movies. I've been learning video editing and so far have a year of experience and I've even reached the point of noticing some odd editing things in movies and TV shows that I probably would not have noticed had I knew nothing about editing.

[@lordfingy]

I'm currently considering a career in video editing. although, I don't consider myself that good I'm working on making my videos feel more refined and less boring. this video gave some good but basic tips. I will most likely use them.

[@idonystudios]

Hey cool video! I used to do freelance 2017-2018 time until I moved to a creative agency where i’ve been for the past couple years. Looking to go freelance again soon (but up my prices lol) so thanks for the tips around getting reviews on Upwork! Subscribed

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

I hope it helps I feel like I glazed over so much in this video so will most defiantly do a follow up

[@eren680]

how much do you make bro

[@nelsonws]

Hi, I’m really interested in getting into video editing. If you don’t mind me asking, what app or program do you use to edit your videos?

[@thereelerikthered6667]

That’s awesome, I’m breaking in my editing skills with game videos.👍🏻

[@HERITAGECHRONICLE]

To all of us newbies listening to this , Everything is going to work out.

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

[@artoro8]

I actually started off really fast and got lucky with connections but I wanna grow faster, thank you for the info and great video!!

[@readonemohamed8310]

Hello Charlie, good video. I am at that point. I am having a gaming channel on the side on my other account and doing this for over a year now and editing even longer in general. I am completely embedded now with Davinci Resolve. I am really now thinking back and forth about if should make my main income from editing. But I also want to keep my channel running.

[@turtlerabbitkim868]

This channel is amazing! I'm really want to become a video editor

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

The beauty with video editing is that nothing can stop you but you! So get started with it!

[@highrollerph]

I'm a beginner and I am thankful for this video.

[@flybuckyboy11]

I have been wanting to start an editing business, and I’m overwhelmed to think that I have accomplished it😊 Thanks for the awesome video, I am starting to save money for a iPad M2 Pro. Thanks again for the inspirational video.😅🎉🎉

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

You can do it!

[@ItsAce44]

The things people seem to never talk about is copyright rules and taxes, that is what is stopping me from getting into freelancing

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Very good video idea! I'll get on it

[@tomahtosoupp]

I've only been doing fandom edits of shows/ films and posting them on Instagram and on KZbin. I really love editing and I wanna get myself out there, and in this profession; I hope people would see potential in me and I hope my developing skillset would help me throughout this process.

[@BangerSoundtracks]

Thanks for this man. I've just subscribed. I started about a month ago. I'm more or less doing what your suggesting and making slow but steady progress. Will be trying out Indeed, I didn't think that!

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

thank you for sticking round! I'm glad i could help in some way!

[@semoona]

first edit was of assassin creed... a man of culture indeed

[@TjDaProducer01]

Really appreciated & love your video bro. Stay blessed

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

glad it helped bud!

[@BabuMosahi]

Da Vinci Resolve is editing software for you for free if you don't have money now and it's actually a industry level softwares & it doesn't have watermark or anything or there is no catch.

[@angelhart8604]

Hahahah seriously I love your class tutorial..u are funny at the same time educative..I love watching your video

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

I'm so glad you liked it!!

[@antIm4tt3r]

Thanks a lot man, this really helped. I was confused af before, now I have some clarity thanks to you. Cheers!

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Glad it helped!

[@Ofejiro.]

I've only started learning how to edit in premier pro for almost 3 months now and to practice, I enroll in video editing contests or I just use clips from past video editing contests to develop more skills.

[@zenks5883]

I've just decided on this career, i just kinda liked the process, i stumbled upon it for a school project and was like, wait thats kinda cool, all i can do at this point is put some text on a video in a pirated premier pro and do some cuts xD But it was kinda fun and when i realised ppl can make money like this i started digging, i hope i can actually become a decent editor with time and practice

[@tranquility6789]

I’m 14 (about to turn 15) and I’m actually really starting to like editing now. However, I don’t know how good I should be, how good my laptop should be, and other factors but mainly my age. I usually make simple memes or tutorials so switching is gonna be hard. (I use resolve free which kinda sucks because a lot of people use premiere which is way too much for me)

[@nord7556]

Resolve free doesn't suck, it's the most advanced NLE editor out there and requires high end hardware and more expertise than premiere. I would recommend you to stick to premiere if you want to keep the learning curve short.

[@manofculture2085]

@@nord7556 ikr, it's really strong and the color grading 🥴 *mwhaaa*

[@Jonmharper]

If I were you I would just continue editing as much as possible and expand your expertise in other areas. It’s cool that you’re starting young but you don’t need to worry about making money just yet. The fact of the matter is, you’re young so you can take things slower than other people so you have a better product.

[@Dazz_22]

@@Jonmharper I use Alight Motion don't have a Pc yet but I'm mostly doing mobile editing.idk if i can get started on it

[@teknobuddie2612]

@@nord7556 Maybe he meana that not a lot of clients don't know about DR and they want their videos to be edited on premiere pro because it is the most popular and they think good videos can only be editrd by premiere.

[@dominicdagg1809]

Thanks for the video man:)

[@timtaxevasion]

3:06 is very true to me as a VFX artist. God I keep pointing out visual effects in all of the movies I watch it's like a curse.

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

THE PAIN!

[@briggs5569]

I can see how editing gaming videos is a good place to get started. Personally I'm trying to move away from playing videogames, so in my situation where should I get the content from to edit? Take a streamers stream and clip it up to make shorts or tiktok videos? Aren't I taking somebody else's content?

[@esmooth919]

So my sword of choice is currently Vegas movie studio. Most of the time, I've edited gameplay videos, mostly my own; But I've also edited vlogs; I got hired to edit a podcast; and I also shot, directed, and edited my own music video, which was a daunting task in and of itself, since I cloned myself via green screen. How would I advertise to someone that I am capable of editing videos?

[@borgtplayz]

Loved this, very helpful witch me luck time to find some small jobs :) I’m excited

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Thank you and good luck!!

[@orionstar5911]

thank you for your honesty.

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

hope it helped!

[@gamegods]

i love this video. fun and educational

[@Dazz_22]

Thank You for this 💙💥💥

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Glad it helped bud!

[@hemantchaudhary3773]

I will edit your videos in free

[@philiplaurencel.amoncio7832]

Thank you so much coach Charlie

[@RIPMMD]

What the heck is wrong with Vegas? Easy to learn and totally bug free. A lot better than Pinnacle.

[@kyliepemberton7957]

I've always wanted to have an online based career so i could connect with influencers i like and make a lot of money, my sister is a twitch streamer and she has talked to so many people that are popular and that i watch, but honestly I just don't know how good I would be at making content so I thought that maybe video editing would be the next best thing, I could end up working/editing for someone that I watch and eventually get a platform for myself. This video really helped and if anyone is in the same position or has any other tips i'm open to hear!!

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

My best advice would be have as many fingers in as many pies as you can! Keep practicing and you literally can't fail!

[@grey7153]

Do you think if you put lower prices at first and have zero reviews that might make people not want to go with you? Or do you think the opposite

[@wtaza]

Hey Charlie, I'm looking for an editor? Can you make a video on how to get an editor, or tell me how.?

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Hi Taza, Join the discord! there are over 70 editors in there!

[@MobilelegendsBG]

I can edit for you Sir

[@papuans]

thank you for sharing knowledge

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Glad it helped buddy!

[@Lumurway]

great video!

[@dujidar]

Great video but I want to know your opinion on Davinci Resolve?

[@MasarrabahaaAbdullah]

I appreciate this, thank you

[@TheLegend-cp6nd]

great video, love your energy :))

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Thank you so much!!

[@sneaxanuj3927]

I've been making montages , vlogs , amvs and many other things and now I wanna shift to some professional and trying to shift to free lancing let's see how it goes

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Go for it! good luck!

[@klarnorbert]

This area is completly oversaturared, you probably won't find any jobs.

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

There are literally 1000's of jobs out there right now in both youtube video editing ect

[@klarnorbert]

@@HelloHelloCharlie And there are tens of thousands video editors. Do the math.

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

You could literally use that example for every job in the world.... and even so the demand over the past 2 years has gone up massively. But you know that's just my experience... as a video editor.....

[@martinle855]

Really good video man. Just bought a beginners course, I'd love to make even 50 bucks a month editing, would help me so much to grow. New sub

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Thank you bud! I'm currently working on a beginners course that i was planning on selling but i'm just going to be throwing it on youtube so stick around for that!

[@martinle855]

@@HelloHelloCharlie I for sure will!

[@mikazvis6231]

my friend who’s a twitch streamer reached out to me to ask me to become his video editor for his youtube channel. i’ve really only done effect-heavy fan edits lol so im not sure where to start cuz i am interested in his offer

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Tutorials tutorials tutorials! KZbin has every lesson that you need for video editing. I am also starting a video editing series that is Long form which will be my next video!

[@unashamed6457]

Everything is on the internet to learn

[@awernes]

Who also don't have computer but already want to lern video editing?

[@fr0zty494]

Amazing video, i'm 15 and i've started creating gaming videos. and i find editing my favorite part and i'd love to do this as my profession. Thanks!

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

You can do it!

[@stephenthompson3309]

Maybe the algorithm is different now, but back when I worked on UpWork, I did the same thing, always offering a price much lower than was fair, but I never found that this opened any extra doors for me. I feel like I cornered myself as being the editor who edits videos for cheap. Also, I felt like UpWork forced you to do a lot of work yourself, writing up individual cover letters for each potential job, re-uploading work samples that you wanted to highlight. I started out on Elance, and then UpWork bought them out, and I felt like a lot of the beauty of Elance was lost. I was never actually able to make a living from freelancing. I ended up going to college for computer science and getting myself a salaried 9-to-5 instead, and now I'm able to strike a much healthier work/life balance. I do editing on the side, but the ability to make it my career still seems untenable. Again, maybe this is just me, but fair warning to any prospective young editors out there.

[@aha6781]

Hey, do you think a MacBook with iMovie will be good for the start? or should I invest money to get a professional video editing software? Im just wondering if iMovie is good enough, since I heard a lot of people saying its quiet limited...

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

It all depends on what you are wanting to achieve, you can defo use iMovie as a start but when you are ready to take it to the next step i would get into either Premiere Pro or Davinci Resolve

[@aha6781]

@@HelloHelloCharlie Thank you for the advice, I appreciate it! So I'll get started using Imovie, then upgrade.

[@sentientbeans]

Lol I love your personality.

[@greculaina]

thank you for advices! God bless you! all of you here!

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

My pleasure!

[@imranasif3587]

What software will helpful for a beginner? Because there are tons

[@legendjxli1266]

Thank you, really helped me out. One question, you said that after all that you won't be on the level of the people who edit like game of thrones etc. ofc this is true, my question is could you tell me what you would suggest someone need to do, in order to get there and edit movies and like big shows etc. Would appreciate your help!

[@bacalsoaaron9964]

Sadly my laptop can't handle after effects and adobe premiere : ( I only know and have vegas pro 16, is it good for video editing?

[@IbrahimIbrahim-ks8ed]

it was insightful for a start domo arigato

[@DomierTheDragon]

I'm potentially looking for a video editor that can match or improve my editing style at a minimum. but its extremely hard to filter on fiverr or upwork. Please Help!

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

If you give me your twitter handle ill post it as a channel post so people can reach out!

[@flybuckyboy11]

I have been also whanted to find a good software for iPad, in the 30-60 dollar range, have any ideas?

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Check the latest video!

[@marianb.5960]

I am a complete beginner to video editing and willing to become a freelancer and have been learning everyday for 2 weeks now. Do you have some tip for me to find out when should I find out that I am able to get at least some simple jobs on upwork to get my first experience? Thank you

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

So for unworkable I'm pretty sure you need some pieces of work behind you before you can get on there but if you feel like you are ready and can look at potential clients previous work and replicate that then you defiantly are ready. You will also never stop learning when video editing

[@osmingomez5085]

Hey Marian! It´s been a year. Did you get the job ?

[@twelvesevven4678]

You remind me of someone I used to know. Kyle. I always hated Kyle. But your video's great, and I liked you. Good stuff.

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Don't worry son, i'll deal with this Kyle giving people who remind you of said Kyle a bad name...

[@twelvesevven4678]

@@HelloHelloCharlie Thanks, dad. You're the best!

[@Gfilmeditt]

I think the table fits the setup btw

[@CRISISAT3AM]

realist video ive seen on dis

[@RickyCanDo]

Please forgive the shitty setting and crappy lighting… me as a noob starting at a highly professional looking setting and lighting 😅

[@vMunchy]

where did you get those glases, they seem to have yellow light sade?

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Blue Light Filter Glasses, get them off amazon

[@officialsatisfyingvids8296]

- What do you recommend I should be posting on my social media accounts which is Instagram, Facebook and KZbin after building my brand as a freelance video editor without any previous works to keep users engaged🤥?

[@RS-Consultancy-by-Karim]

I need a free screen record and video editing software for PC. Could you please help me.

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

OBS Studio and ClipChamp!

[@NejinPokharel]

What do your clients on upwork generally ask for? And how much do they offer?

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Depends what job really, I work outside of upwork and once again depends, they usually ask for my price

[@NejinPokharel]

@@HelloHelloCharlie I mean, I know some video editing and I just don’t know if I can do the job or not. It would be nice to know what are some frequently asked work

[@dennis11572]

Thanks man!

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Glad to help!

[@theworstgeneration7144]

Resolve is a good free software

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Reslove is brilliant!

[@samwisher9852]

What would be the best path to go down to become a professional video editor in the UK? I was thinking of doing this for my next career 👍

[@redbeneathyou]

Trying to not get into a slump and step up my editing game. Reached out to clients on Twitter but I’m doing free jobs atm. Kinda feel bad to charge people insane prices for my editing lol

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Thats the perfect first step, atleast your going to have more people to back your case (reviews) Just place a price on where you are now and your abilities. Don't under/over sell yourself

[@6aliph77]

Thanks this was helpful

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

No problem!

[@fredthe0394]

What editing software are you using? And how did you create that awesome blur background effect?

[@NEILJT1]

Great video! I had a question though. If I wanted to start editing gaming footage where would I go to find some raw gaming footage to practice? I don't know where to look.

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Your on it, look up no commentary gameplay and just quick caps for plays and what not, you can always replace the sound on the clips

[@NEILJT1]

@@HelloHelloCharlie Thank you!

[@rhysogden6229]

Hi mate, great vid! Is there any suggestions you have for practicing? As I feel like I could do with some more practice before taking that big step into offering services to people. Keep up the good work!

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Do free work, there's no better practise than actual work!

[@rhysogden6229]

@@HelloHelloCharlie thanks mate, will defo give it a try!

[@RyanFila]

Do you have a portfolio out there? I’m currently looking for remote editors!

[@rhysogden6229]

@@RyanFila hi mate, thanks for the reply! I currently don't have one as I've only just thought about really giving it a go. I am currently making one and want to make a few different types of edits to show off my skills. I love editing videos like yours (Vlogs and Day In The Lifes) and really appreciate your offer. Like I say I'm am currently in the process of making a portfolio and will hopefully have one ready in the next few days to possibly a week ( As I am only doing this in my free time) But I would definitely be interested in the role if you are still looking then. Cheers.

[@andreabalazovicova5847]

@@rhysogden6229 Hi how you made your portfolio?

[@deezire3926]

hi there, i just want ask if was better to have started editing while i was in school instead of after and if you can make money off of making edits such as AMVS(anime music videos) etc, thanks!

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Past, present or future, there's never a bad time to start! And I don't have any experience in that sector about making money with that type of content

[@joshbaker3370]

2:21 I get you bro ;)

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

if you know, you know.

[@proudcheerdad5220]

i like the editor i found but it would be nice to have someone less busy.

[@tomaspastorius7755]

I like your cap! Where did you get it?

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

Primark. Think it cost literally 5 pounds 😂

[@60milligrams]

ok i wann get into editing but i donthave footage to edit what should i do? i would like to do automotive editing and or some vlog type stuff where would be a good place to start?

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

get stock footage and start editing there, use free sites like pexels and pixabay and then if you can move on to something like storyblocks to make edits from there

[@maduabuchiblessing7817]

Quick question, as a beginner it's difficult to see the bigger picture of video editing , can you help with that ?, also what does a career as a video editor entail? Lastly, profession wise, does video editing fall under the same category as picture editing?

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

100% there are both full time video editing roles and of course freelance roles and it can do in some cases!

[@kylieee01]

I guess I am still in the correct path. Newbie video editor here. 😁

[@HelloHelloCharlie]

welcome!

[@NaturaLaii]

Lol please tell us ho you made the table “take it away” while you dipped coffee 😅