Every Type of Video Editing Career Explained. Don’t make THIS mistake!

Choosing the right type of video editing can make or break your career, but how do you avoid the wrong choice and a life of misery?In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, Shiny breaks down the vast world of video editing, helping you identify which specific type of editing aligns with your passion and career goals. Whether you're seeking job satisfaction, a substantial income, or just trying to avoid the common pitfalls that many editors face, this episode is your roadmap.Unearth the pros and cons of various editing fields, from glamorous scripted work and engaging documentaries, to high-paying commercials and flexible corporate gigs. Understand the realities of day-to-day editing tasks and long-term career impacts. Learn practical insider tips to make an informed decision that shapes your editing career for the better.Start your journey to a fulfilling freelance video editing career today. Listen to this episode of The Video Editing Podcast and discover the video editing path that's right for you.Timestamps:[00:00:00] Introduction to Types of Video Editing[00:00:38] Goals of the Episode[00:02:31] Breakdown of Video Editing Categories[00:04:31] Scripted Editing: Pros and Cons[00:06:22] Reality TV Editing: Longevity vs Monotony[00:07:37] Documentary Editing: Challenges and Rewards[00:09:58] Commercial Editing: High Pay and Short Turnarounds[00:12:04] Branded Content: Midpoint Balance[00:13:41] Wedding Editing: Joy vs Data Challenges[00:15:16] Broadcast Editing: Stability and Form[00:17:25] Trailer Editing: Niche Skill Set[00:18:00] Music Video Editing: Fun but Low Pay[00:19:11] Corporate Editing: Easy Money, Low Creativity[00:20:48] Event Films: Steady Work[00:22:19] Final Thoughts and Next Steps- - - Do you want to improve your craft or get more consistent freelance video editing jobs?To learn how Unsplice can help you with your freelance video editing career head to https://www.unsplice.com/help- - - Thank you for listening!ShinyRequest a sponsorship: Email contact+yt@unsplice.com and include “Sponsorship” in the title of the emailSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-video-editing-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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Film editors have film school, video editors have Unsplice. My name is Shiny, I'm the founder of video editing training school Unsplice, and on The Video Editing Podcast you'll get straight-forward weekly video editing tips, tactics and career advice learned from 15 years as a professional video editor in London. You'll hear coaching calls with editors in the same position as you, as well as from pros at the top of their game and how they got there. We love talking documentaries, commercials, branded content, trailers, and everything in between. Come join our community of editors passionate about the type of work that makes up the majority of the editing job market - video editing. Do you have a question you want answered on the video editing podcast? Just visit https://www.unsplice.com/ask