Step-by-step guide to become a pro commercial or documentary video editor

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 softwareTechniques to build a portfolio that attracts high-paying clientsStrategies to find consistent freelance work and build a sustainable careerListen 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 EditorDo 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/helpThank 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