The Video Editing Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

How do you become a highly paid professional freelance video editor for commercials and documentaries?

In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, you'll discover the exact steps needed to thrive in the competitive world of video editing. Whether you’re self-taught or a complete beginner, mastering software skills, building a focused career path, and creating a compelling portfolio are essential to your success.

You'll eliminate the confusion of where to begin, learning proven steps in a clear sequence to fast-track your career. Dive deep into developing both technical and creative workflows to keep your projects running smoothly and impress clients with your efficiency.

Main benefits include:

• Clear steps and timelines for mastering video editing software
• Techniques to build a portfolio that attracts high-paying clients
• Strategies to find consistent freelance work and build a sustainable career

Listen to the episode now and start your journey to becoming a successful, well-paid freelance video editor.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[01:20] Shiny’s Freelance Journey

[02:31] Stage 1: Building Software Skills

[05:05] Mastering Technical and Creative Workflow

[06:12] Stage 2: Building a Focused Career Path

[07:56] Stage 3: Creating a Portfolio

[01:12] Stage 4: Finding Work

[14:40] Stage 5: Making a Living as a Video Editor

Do you want to improve your craft or get more consistent freelance video editing jobs?

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Thank you for listening!

Shiny

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Is Netflix dying and what does the rise of piracy mean for video editors?

In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, you'll learn all about the decline of Netflix and the rise of piracy, and what these industry shifts mean for video editors like you. Discover why the fragmentation of streaming services is creating a demand for niche content and how this affects your work opportunities. Unveil the secret to future-proofing your video editing career amidst these changes, and gain insider tips on mastering storytelling to ensure you stay relevant in a competitive market.

• Understand the current state of the streaming industry and its impact on video editing.
• Discover actionable strategies to future-proof your video editing career.
• Learn the importance of storytelling in video editing and how it can safeguard your job.

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Is Netflix Dying? The Rise of Piracy

[00:03:40] Business Models and Market Fragmentation

[00:07:34] Trends in Subscription and Viewing Habits

[00:11:10] The Future of Streaming and Video Editing

[00:18:29] How Editors Can Adapt and Thrive

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Shiny

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In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, we discuss the 5 signs that indicate you need to work on your Client Relation skills. We explain how stagnating work, unreliable income, limited job options, questioning your career path, and hating your work are all symptoms of poor client relations. By the end of this episode, you will have a better understanding of the importance of strong client relations and how to improve them.

Are you actively looking to become a better video editor but you don’t know what to focus on? Are you feeling lost and overwhelmed by what to improve next as a video editor? Yep, I had the exact same feeling when I’d been editing for about 7 years. What if you knew exactly what to work on next to become an In-demand Editor? What would that do for your peace of mind and clarity of focus?

Well, now in only 5 mins you can get personalised recommendations on where YOU should improve next. And best of all it’s FREE.

All you need to do is take a 20 question assessment and you’ll get recommendations on what skills YOU should work on next, broken down into the 3 major skillsets: Efficient Workflow, Creative Storytelling and Client Relations. No more guessing on your own - clarity is only 5 minutes away.

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Thank you for listening!

Shiny

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In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, we discuss the top 5 signs that indicate you need to work on your workflow. As an experienced video editor, it's important to be able to identify these signs to improve your productivity and efficiency. We cover a range of topics, from understanding the difference between raw, working, and delivery formats to inspecting for variable frame rates. We also discuss the importance of using a stringout when cutting, and why cutting on the latest version of Premiere may not always be the best choice. Tune in to this episode to learn how you can take your video editing skills to the next level and avoid common mistakes that can slow down your workflow and your career. Have you been editing for over 6 months but when you watch back your edit, you know it can be better but you’re just not sure how? If so then you are stuck in the Perpetual Practice Loop where you are practicing the same things over and over again and hoping for things to get better. This is slowing your progress as a video editor and holding you back from working with your dream clients. Thankfully, in only 35 mins you can learn how to escape the Perpetual Practice Loop so you can become an In-Demand Editor that has clients coming to you for your creative ability, meaning you can sit back and choose the location and the days you work. And best of all, it’s FREE. Get unstuck and sign up for your FREE training here. https://www.unsplice.com/training-registration/ Thank you for listening! Shiny Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https://uppbeat.io/?referral=shiny-m834x

In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, we discuss five signs that indicate you need to work on your storytelling skills as a video editor. We explore the importance of taking creative direction from the client, understanding different types of cuts, being deliberate about music choice, connecting with the audience emotionally, and varying movement, rhythm, and tone. By the end of this episode, you'll have a better understanding of how to improve your storytelling and create more engaging videos. Have you been editing for over 6 months but when you watch back your edit, you know it can be better but you’re just not sure how? If so then you are stuck in the Perpetual Practice Loop where you are practicing the same things over and over again and hoping for things to get better. This is slowing your progress as a video editor and holding you back from working with your dream clients. Thankfully, in only 35 mins you can learn how to escape the Perpetual Practice Loop so you can become an In-Demand Editor that has clients coming to you for your creative ability, meaning you can sit back and choose the location and the days you work. And best of all, it’s FREE. Get unstuck and sign up for your FREE training here. https://www.unsplice.com/training-registration/ Thank you for listening! Shiny Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https://uppbeat.io/?referral=shiny-m834x

In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, you’ll hear a story about my latest nightmare job. You’ll learn how burnout is engineered into the schedule of video production and how to set advanced terms from the beginning to avoid this. We also talk about the importance of creative control, working hours, and turnaround time, and how clients must be reasonable to avoid terminating a contract. Additionally, we learn that years of experience do not necessarily equate to skill level and that without an understanding of the fundamentals of storytelling, you could make the same mistakes for a lifetime. Have you been editing for over 6 months but when you watch back your edit, you know it can be better but you’re just not sure how? If so then you are stuck in the Perpetual Practice Loop where you are practicing the same things over and over again and hoping for things to get better. This is slowing your progress as a video editor and holding you back from working with your dream clients. Thankfully, in only 35 mins you can learn how to escape the Perpetual Practice Loop so you can become an In-Demand Editor that has clients coming to you for your creative ability, meaning you can sit back and choose the location and the days you work. And best of all, it’s FREE. Get unstuck and sign up for your FREE training here. https://www.unsplice.com/training-registration/ Thank you for listening! Shiny Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https://uppbeat.io/?referral=shiny-m834x

What should you include on your CV or Resumé as a video editor? In this episode of the Video Editing Podcast, you’ll learn what credits to include, whether you should include your education, your bio, and what are the main things that an employer is looking for on a CV. Have you been editing for over 6 months but when you watch back your edit, you know it can be better but you’re just not sure how? If so then you are stuck in the Perpetual Practice Loop where you are practicing the same things over and over again and hoping for things to get better. This is slowing your progress as a video editor and holding you back from working with your dream clients. Thankfully, in only 35 mins you can learn how to escape the Perpetual Practice Loop so you can become an In-Demand Editor that has clients coming to you for your creative ability, meaning you can sit back and choose the location and the days you work. And best of all, it’s FREE. Get unstuck and sign up for your FREE training here. https://www.unsplice.com/training-registration/ Thank you for listening! Shiny Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https://uppbeat.io/?referral=shiny-m834x

In this episode, we delve into the final stages of the editing process with the Online. This is part 4 of a 4 part series on Professional Video Editing Workflow. We'll explore the crucial elements of sound mixing, color correction and grading, VFX, motion graphics, titles, subtitles, and markers. We'll also cover the important topic of rights and clearance. Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of bringing a film to its final, polished form. If you ask the internet “How do I get better at editing so that I can work on high end docs, commercials, branded content, and music videos?” then you’ll find the same terrible advice everywhere saying, “all you need to do is practice.” But that’s so vague. What are you actually practicing? Einstein said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. So if you keep practicing the same thing over and over again you’ll find yourself stuck in the Perpetual Practice Loop. You’ll find yourself demotivated because after working on an edit for over a week you’ll watch it back and you know it can be better, but you just don’t know how. The industry has an unwanted term for editors that struggle to come up with creative ideas – Button Pushers. If you want to break out of the PPL, escape the label of Button Pusher and become an In-demand Editor, then you need to excel in three skills - Efficient Workflow - Creative Storytelling - Client Relations Without Efficient Workflow you can be the best editor in the world, but if somebody can do it faster than you the client will choose them. Without Creative Storytelling you’ll struggle to come up with creative ideas and you’ll find yourself stuck cutting jobs you find boring. Without strong Client Relations, your income will be unpredictable and stressful. Once you have those three skills, work comes to you and you can choose the location and hours you work. If you’re ready to improve those three skills, head to https://www.unsplice.com/pro to get 7 days free access to Unsplice Pro. Inside Unsplice Pro you’ll find training specific to each skill, so you can start where you need to improve most. Limited time only. To get your 7 day free trial go to https://www.unsplice.com/pro Thank you for listening! Shiny Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https://uppbeat.io/?referral=shiny-m834x

In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, you will learn about the process of fine cut editing. This is part 3 of a 4 part series explaining professional video editing workflow. You'll discover how to make final choices, finesse the narrative, find emotional moments, curate breaks, and perfect the rhythm and pacing. You'll also learn how to find the best b-roll and finesse it down to the frame. To complete the edit, you'll discover how to add effects and sound effects.

Have you been editing for over 6 months but when you watch back your edit, you know it can be better but you’re just not sure how? If so then you are stuck in the Perpetual Practice Loop where you are practicing the same things over and over again and hoping for things to get better. This is slowing your progress as a video editor and holding you back from working with your dream clients. Thankfully, in only 35 mins you can learn how to escape the Perpetual Practice Loop so you can become an In-Demand Editor that has clients coming to you for your creative ability, meaning you can sit back and choose the location and the days you work. And best of all, it’s FREE. Get unstuck and sign up for your FREE training here. https://www.unsplice.com/free/ Thank you for listening! Shiny Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https://uppbeat.io/?referral=shiny-m834x

In this episode, you’ll learn valuable insights into the professional workflow process of editing a rough cut. You’ll learn about important elements like feedback, narrative, dialogue, scene selection, music choice, and B-roll footage. You’ll also learn how to consider the bigger picture and ensure that the story thread is clear and logical. Learn tips on using music and B-roll footage to enhance the video's impact, as well as selecting the right shots and incorporating sound effects. This is Part 1 of 4 on professional video editing workflow used by industry experts. By the end of this episode, you will have a better understanding of how to take an assembly edit to rough cut stage. Have you been editing for over 6 months but when you watch back your edit, you know it can be better but you’re just not sure how? If so then you are stuck in the Perpetual Practice Loop where you are practicing the same things over and over again and hoping for things to get better. This is slowing your progress as a video editor and holding you back from working with your dream clients. Thankfully, in only 35 mins you can learn how to escape the Perpetual Practice Loop so you can become an In-Demand Editor that has clients coming to you for your creative ability, meaning you can sit back and choose the location and the days you work. And best of all, it’s FREE. Get unstuck and sign up for your FREE training here. https://www.unsplice.com/free/ Thank you for listening! Shiny Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!)