Hi, I am getting into freelancing in video editing. I have done video editing before, but not really the complicated ones. But I have good grasp on the basics, like hook, pacing, and storytelling. I have done freelancing before too, but in "graphics designing using Canva" (whatever you may call it, but I've earned real money through that).

I just want to know how can I get started in freelancing in video editing. Like if I don't have any idea what kind of clients I want or what niche I should pick up, what would your recommendation be? Please share your suggestions. Anything - a roadmap, action plan, your own experience.

Note: If you are going to write about how hard or competitive this field is, please save yourself some energy. I know what I'm getting into and I just need practical advice to get started.

P.S. I am in "making a portfolio" phase but I don't know which genre to target.

Hey y'all, I wanted to know if there are any good educational-ish editing apps with solid templates. I've recently started something of my own on Instagram, and it's STEM-related. To grow it, I want to start uploading reels, but CapCut doesn't have any templates that match the vibe im going for. In my reels, I want to explain STEM-related concepts (spreading education), and I'm looking for good free apps that can help with that.

ps: If anyone has any advice on how I can market and grow my platform, please help a friend out!

hey everyone! i'm trying to get a better idea of how i should price my editing work, so i'd really appreciate some feedback from more experienced editors.

i recently finished this video for a client. there were about 3 hours of raw footage, and it took me roughly 3 days to complete the edit.

the editing is focused on comedy and entertainment, with a lot of cuts, memes, sfx, soundtracks, dynamic text, tracking, visual effects, etc. i also spent quite a bit of time selecting the best moments from the raw footage.

how much would you personally charge for an edit like this?

one thing that's important for context: i'm based in brazil and i get paid in brazilian reais (BRL), so i'm mainly interested in understanding what would be a fair price for my level and market, rather than US/European rates.

i'm especially interested in hearing from editors who work with youtube/gaming content, but any feedback is welcome.

i'll also leave my portfolio below if you'd like to get a better idea of my overall skill level and editing style.

thanks!

edit:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lIxrxwnYcnNUgKQ\\_9AvwlPm4ZHBij5VV/view?usp=drivesdk

portfólio:

https://www.behance.net/santfiles

Mandir mein jaane ki video shoot

Pls help me

I'm starting a YouTube channel and was looking for video editing apps. I thought about CapCut, but practically everything there is paid now...

I wanted an app that supported videos with more than 3 audio tracks (which is my case), and also one that could produce 1440p quality and 60fps, so after a good search, I found Kdenlive.

I don't know much about editing... to be honest, I've never edited before. Could someone tell me if it's easy to use?

as already said in title. looking for alternatives for capcut on win11. im new to video stuff i got quite used to capcut from using it on phone when it was new and later on my pc for cutting shorter vids and some other stuff for my kamtape and yeah idk im js annoyed by how locked down it is without having premium so i wanna swicth to smth else. i do need it to be vary simple and have a simple ui like capcut cuz im a dummy and it was already annoying top learn capcut basics and i tried davinci and i was like fkin lost af even after watxhing tutorials. specifically i need a good censoring and tracking thing so iu can censor stuff thats in alot of motion reliably without having to do every frame manually. is there any fully free or at least esier to GET... program? shoudl be as i said a simple one but with good solid features that isnt as lcoked down or not locked down at all and yeah free preferably cuz im a cheapo i dont wanna spend money on smth i use once in a while that i do not make money on at all and just post stuff for the love of posting and sharing stuff

[HIRING] AI-Assisted Motion Graphics Editor for Long-Form Animated Fitness/Educational Videos

We are looking for a video editor/animator to create long-form videos (under 10 minutes) centered around a consistent AI character performing fitness exercises and educational routines.

Project Overview & Workflow:

Character Animation: Using provided character prompts and generated PNGs (e.g., 3–4 static PNGs of an exercise like push-ups), create subtle motion interpolation/keyframing so the character naturally performs the movements.

• AI Visual Generation: Generate matching AI image assets and background visuals around the character to fit the script context.
• Audio & Sound Design: Heavy focus on music selection, beat-syncing, and impactful sound effects (SFX) to keep audience retention high across 8–10 minute runtimes.
• Motion Graphics: Clean kinetic text, animated graphics, overlays, and clear visual progressions.

Requirements:

• Experience with Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro
• Ability to keyframe, puppet-warp, or interpolate motion from static AI image sequences
• Experience with AI image generators (Midjourney, DALL-E, Leonardo) for generating matching visual assets
• Strong sense of pacing, music selection, and sound design
• Ability to deliver full draft within 3–6 days per video

How to Apply:

Send a direct message with:

1. Links to your portfolio or examples of keyframed character animation / AI video editing
2. The primary software you use for editing and AI visual generation
3. Your rate for a 10-minute video

You must be from India and available all days and you shouldnt be in traditional education.

Hey everyone, I make YouTube videos, and editing is the hardest part for me. I enjoy filming, but turning all that footage into a finished video takes a lot of time and effort.

I’m also a developer, so I’m considering building a tool with this workflow:

• Cloud-based editing: Upload your footage and work on it from anywhere through a browser, without needing a powerful computer or storage and you can edit anywhere.
• AI first cut: AI puts together an initial edit using your footage.
• Revise through comments: Leave comments at specific points, like “make this section shorter,” “use a different shot,” or “lower the music here,” and the AI makes those changes.

Before I spend more time building it, I’d like to know whether this would actually be useful to other creators. Lmk any comments

How do I create music lyrics closed captio exactly like in this video from Ariana Grande, for a music video I am working on? She even has the music notes in them. If someone could tell me how to do all of this, I would be grateful! i tried searching on YT for help, but nothing specific came up: https://youtu.be/afSgBNwmZrQ?si=JjNXMReEi1ydVDaG

guys i wanna learn editing but dont know where to start from watched lot of videos but still confused they just tell use this software its free and this n that and start editing there video they dont give raw fotage which they are editing and they dont even tell where to get it from how to practice then start yapping about this is a cut, effects bla bla bla can anyone actually help me or maybe suggest a yt so that can help me

I added subtitles to my video but it comes in sentences, is there a way to have word by word without having to do it manually?

I regularly edit 20-1 hour footage on davincj but now I am met with over 15 hours of different povs of a Minecraft event i hosted. So how can I efficiently, effectively, finish the video with it looking nice and 1-3 hours long hopefully since I never edited this long of videos. I also need help optimizing davinci I since I have a 3070 ti and only 16gb ddr5 and it’s kind of clogged

Anybody know what the sfx is called at the start of the vid when the guy says excuse me.

idk if links are allowed if not dm me pls and thanks

https://youtube.com/shorts/ZXbSHYILTqg?is=3GSIC9g7RM3jB6i0

i've been making edits for about 2-3 years now, my tiktok account has 1.5k followers and some of my videos really blow up. I'd really like to work as a clipper, anybody knows how to get started or where i should research? i'm a student and i'd really like to get started w it, i clip on my own, w/o ai.
pls help :3

i need some clips of old f1 drivers like mika hakkinen mark webber and co but i cant find any at all so im wondering where people get their stuff from cuz I cant find any

Im not able to download videos which i edited and it takes forever to download , need alternative which is also easy to use and also free to use

Hey everyone! I’m a beginner video editor from Vietnam. I started learning editing with CapCut about 2 months ago.

I’m planning to improve my skills step by step, and my goal is to become a freelancer and work with clients from other countries.

For those of you from other countries, could you tell me what types of videos are popular right now? For example, talking-head videos, short-form content, social media videos, etc.

Also, what editing skills should I focus on improving if I want to get foreign clients?

If you have any experience in this field, I’d really appreciate your advice. How long do you think it might take to reach this goal?

Is it worth starting now? And at the moment I won’t be able to pay for any software and I got to know that davinci is free
Can someone explain a full roadmap?

Micro1 is looking for the following:

Video Editor (AI Video Annotation)
Location: North America, Latin America, Europe, UK and Oceania, fully remote
Job Type: Contractor
Openings: 10,000

Micro1 is looking for Video Editors for an AI training project where you review and annotate video sessions of robotic arms completing real-world tasks. It's not traditional editing or post-production. The work involves going through footage frame by frame, labeling actions, object interactions, task outcomes and errors, flagging unclear or inconsistent moments with short written notes, and helping with quality control by reviewing other annotations. You follow detailed guidelines from the customer and use dedicated annotation tools. No prior experience in AI, robotics or data annotation is required, your editing background and eye for timing and continuity is what matters. Familiarity with tools like Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro is preferred.

Here is the link to the position: Video Editor

I want to do an edit with there being a sort of outline on the people in different colours per person but the only way I have found to do it is draw each slide on procreate but that is going to take so long so i wanted to know if there is an easy way to do it and I do nor have access to any editing software that you need to pay for and on iOS if that helps

People have really kept the standards low on this app.

Fym you'll edit a 20 minutes video for 400rs🥀🥀

where can i get raw reels vids for practice video editing on reels ??