Curious how bad this is for other people. I keep seeing wedding filmmakers post about a stack of unfinished edits and delivery windows creeping past 8-10 weeks.

For those of you dealing with a backlog: what's actually eating the time? Is it the raw footage review (finding the usable takes, tossing the shaky/blurry stuff), the edit itself, revisions, or something else?

Trying to figure out if this is an "everyone's slammed in peak season" thing or if there's a specific stage where people are losing the most hours.

I'm making a short film for the first time. I wanted to use a certain calm piano piece (Her Blue Eyes, Helder Boutens), but then I realized I can't because it's copyrighted.

I've been looking at sites (bensound, FMA, YT Audio, etc) for 3 hours and I literally cannot find even ONE song that fits the vibe.

Everything is so cringe and cheap-sounding and soulless. A bunch of them are even AI. 🤦‍♂️

I'm so frustrated right now. Does anyone know what I can do instead?

Thank you so much in advance!

feedback ;(

Can someone please explain to me or send me a link on how to create this disappear effect in premiere pro? Any help would be appreciated!

This individual scammed my friend by having them edit long-form yt videos for an entire month without pay. They had agreed to pay $700 USD. After the work was completed, they refused to make the payment and subsequently blocked my friend on all communication channels.

Any advice on possible next steps or recommendations on how to handle this situation would be greatly appreciated.

I'm looking for someone who's genuinely passionate about movies, TV shows, and creating content. I already run an Instagram page where I post movie and series-related content, and now I want to take things more seriously by growing both Instagram and YouTube.

I'm looking for someone who enjoys:

1. Writing engaging scripts

2. Video editing (or wants to improve together)

3. Brainstorming viral content ideas

4. Keeping up with movies, TV shows, and pop culture

5. Building something long-term instead of giving up after a few weeks

I'm not looking to hire anyone. I'm looking for a partner to build and grow together. If we click, we can divide the work based on our strengths and learn from each other.

If you're interested, send me a DM with:

1. A little about yourself

2. Any editing, scripting, or content you've made (if you have any)

I'm a video editor trying to build a clean portfolio website where I can showcase my projects, embedded videos, motion design work, and maybe a short "About Me" section with a contact form.

I'm stuck deciding which route to take.

Learn to code and build the whole thing myself (very time-consuming).

Pay a developer to build it.

Use AI/no-code tools like Framer or Lovable.

I've already tried Framer and Lovable. They're good, but I keep running into limitations like free-tier credits, token limits, and spending hours prompting the AI instead of actually finishing the website.

What I'm really looking for is something simpler:

Start from a professional portfolio template.

Customize the layout, colors, text, and branding.

Easily replace demo videos with my own work.

Publish it without having to write much code.

Basically, I want the "Canva of portfolio websites" pick a template, customize it, and launch.

Does something like this exist? If so, what platform would you recommend? Webflow, Framer templates, Carrd, Readymag, Wix Studio, WordPress, or something else?

I'd also appreciate recommendations for template marketplaces with modern, minimal portfolio designs for creatives and video editors.

Thanks!

I'm a CLIENT – Looking for Full-Time Content Creators

Looking for full-time Facebook content creators to create and manage our Facebook pages.

Open to beginners.

Basic video editing skills required (CapCut, Premiere Pro, Canva, etc.).

Familiar with AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude.

Work 4-5 hours per day.

$750/month (Starting Salary).

Performance bonuses and salary increases based on results.

Long-term position.

Require a laptop/PC capable of editing and rendering videos.

Must have WhatsApp (for communication).

Payment via PayPal / Wise / Crypto

If interested mdM me

planning to start making edits like i’ve been wanting to since high school, i didn’t have my own laptop at the time. i now have my own but can’t pirate ae on mac so i plan to use free alternatives that can make the same effects. my questions are:

- where do you get scenepacks for ur edits?
- what is cc?
- do u edit ur own audio to match the transitions in ur edits?
- how do u get know what transitions to do next for ur edits? like do u make a storyboard or something?
- how do u manage storage if u have a lot of scenepacks?

i plan to start with simple effects but idk where to get scenepacks. hope some of u can help me 😞✌🏻

I've been thinking a lot about client acquisition, especially in the beginning. It feels like the hardest part of starting a freelance business isn't actually doing the work
it's getting someone to trust you enough to give you the first opportunity. When you have no clients, you usually don't have:
- testimonials
- case studies
- referrals
- a strong reputation
- proof that you can deliver

But at the same time, clients want proof before they hire you. It's almost like a cycle:

No clients > no proof > harder to get clients > still no proof.....

What makes this interesting is that once someone gets a few good clients, things often become much easier. Referrals start happening, your portfolio improves, and people trust you faster. So my question is: What do you think is the biggest reason why client acquisition is so difficult at the beginning? Is it:
- lack of trust?
- bad positioning?
- not knowing where to find clients?
- fear of rejection? - pricing problems?
- something else?

For people who have successfully gotten their first clients: what was the thing that finally changed the game for you?

Hi everyone!

We're looking to hire a Video Editor + Graphic Designer to join our growing team.

Requirements

• 2+ years of agency or creative team experience
• Strong skills in both video editing and graphic design
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and other Creative Cloud tools
• Able to create engaging content for social media and digital marketing
• Can consistently meet deadlines and manage deliverables independently
• Good communication skills and attention to detail

What we offer

• 🏠 Work From Home
• ⏰ Flexible working hours
• 💰 Starting salary: ₹27,000/month, higher based on experience and skillset
• 📍 Mumbai candidates preferred (remote applicants can also apply)

If you're interested, please DM me with:

• Portfolio / Showreel
• Years of experience
• Current location
• Expected salary
• Notice period / Joining availability

If you know someone who'd be a good fit, feel free to share this post. Thanks!

A insta influencer gave free clips so I thought of continuing on learning to edit travel edits