How I became a Netflix video editor in 3 months

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How I started working as a freelance video editor for Netflix with NO professional editing experience & quit my restaurant job in 3 months.
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@StandardStoryCo 2 года назад

Thanks for the love folks! I made a video answering your freelance editing questions here - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AAvt3P-p6QM.html

@Sneewitchen1 2 года назад

Thank you so much you for your honesty and humor! I love it! 😍

@mahismystery. 2 года назад

YESSSIRRRR

@rcafilmproductions1640 2 года назад

Can you please please please list the specific courses on lyda you used?? Thank you!!!

@Rapha_Carpio 2 года назад

7:38 "Yeah, no problem" that's soooo me lol hahahaha Sometimes i feel like a caverman using premiere pro, I just use cuts drop some music and text and bum there you have your freaking video; But i have never learned how to actually edit i would love to though

@welcominggift 2 года назад

Is final cut trash?

@adunbar2191 3 года назад

Thank you for this! I feel like no one EVER talks numbers and you did.

@StandardStoryCo 3 года назад

Glad to help ✌

@Orangeflava Год назад

Yes numbers lets people know what they can work with in a given field that isnt standardized. Good job.

@ochardkeo9458 Год назад

If he closed and told me to buy a house I'd still believe because of the authenticity of his storytelling is very good.

@justmemessy Год назад

Glad this is top comment. It was my first ?

@corail53 7 месяцев назад

@@Orangeflava It is standardized if you are working on major projects - Union baseline with rate negotiations on top.

@goldmondfong Год назад

been working as an editor in LA for 3 years now and recently switched to directing for a year now. this is a super accurate story of how things just happen. i always tell my friends in the industry: just stick it out and youll get there. I remember starting as an assistant editor when I was 18 cutting corporate videos and making graphics for minimun wage haha. Then started to PA on set just doing grunt work. But I definately realized really quickly that editing made me a lot more money than being on set. Great thing about being an editor is that you get hired for many days at a time + you have a pretty personal relationship to the producers and creative directors so your cretive opinions matter to them (:

@Ana-ke9fn Год назад

Do you need an assistant editor by any chance ?:))

@senonce Год назад

@@Ana-ke9fn 💀

@mr.2minutes161 Год назад

minimum wage is nice, friend of mine started editing work with $100 a months, but its not stop there, he also run errand, cleaning, cooking, managing social media, they exploit him to the bone.

@leapnlarry Год назад

Larry the way you told the story. Larry

@demonz9259 Год назад

I know this is kind of late but since you are a director I was wondering if you could maybe help with a short film I wrote myself? I’m 16 years old and want to get into acting

@anthony-vu Год назад

Is no one talking about how funny and engaging his script writing is?!?!? This edit had me cracking up with hints of jokes sprinkled into great story-telling. Love it!

@CurrentlyStuck Год назад

lets start a da vinci gang discord

@vincebalsamo Год назад

@@CurrentlyStuck I quickly went to the comments to see how many people cracked up with his jokes too! Those punchlines are so accurate! hahaha

@Shinbusan 3 месяца назад

Awesome you share that story. I think it is a great example for young people.

@randycarrillo2802 Год назад

I wanted to throw in my own story of how I got started. I always knew I wanted to work in the film industry as a cinematographer but coming from 2 parents who are immigrants I felt like my chances were very slim since my parents didn't ever care about any of it and expected me to just be get any job and stay there till I die. So having to work right after high school to help pay bills and going through I guess some alright jobs Ferrari, Lexus and a Fedex Driver lol. I finally quit looking for jobs that I knew I didn't want and focused on picking up a camera and a used MacBook Pro since I couldn't afford a new one. I slowly started accumulating my own gear but I felt I needed to focus more on my editing skills and get to work. I finally landed a job as a videographer for a small agency after applying twice and being persistent, I got the job 8-5 for 14.50 hr (YEAY). Not to mention this agency was in the middle of nowhere (IOWA) YUP! Born and raised in L.A but moved there since my dad had a heart attack. I felt I would never transition into editing big projects for motion pictures. So I moved and now Im back in California and been applying everywhere and reached out to an old friend who connected me to a person who works in Hollywood, Now Im just playing the waiting game. That's my story. Moral of the story is "Don't give up and follow your dreams because you never know how close you are to getting your foot in the door"

@rocknroller3000 Год назад

Shoulders back,... keep smashing!

@sundrive2575 Год назад

I wonder how effective is to try reach new clients trough linkdin or any other social media platform. In the video it is said that you can reach some editors from facebook groups but I still wonder if the real real big gigs are coming from trying to search clients on place trough like your case - looking around advertising agencies on set in California?

@rexify3342 Год назад

Update?

@willjb89 Год назад

Dude how’s it going? We need an update. I’m invested now haha

@shhmoogly 8 месяцев назад

I am from Iowa and do some videographer and Audio Visual work. Where at if you dont mind me asking?

@jlscurry 2 года назад

I'm a docu/reality tv & film editor with over a decade in...was prepared to hate watch this but sounds like a pretty typical "how I got into editing story." There's some pretty good advice in here for people just starting out. I hope your projects and clients continue to get cooler and more interesting!

@ssdev16 2 года назад

why do you want to watch things that you think you'll hate?

@AreticYT 2 года назад

@@ssdev16 to see if you actually hate it

@josuastangl7140 2 года назад

@@AreticYT that's a terrible roi

@AreticYT 2 года назад

@@josuastangl7140 what the hell is an roi

@josuastangl7140 2 года назад

@@AreticYT return on investment, as in not really anything to gain from taking the time to watch the video

@alphaairdrop 2 года назад

Needed this! For anyone going out there, for the last three months we've been hammering. I left my fulltime nursing job of 80k/yr and now making close to 110k/yr with other incentives working from home editing in about a 1 yr span. I quit nursing 3 months ago! Grind it out, you can make this happen, everyone needs a brand and for that they need a very available video editor! Good luck!

@TheFlyFishingFilmmaker 2 года назад

Are you doing this freelance? Or salary with a company?

@ahamedsalim9338 2 года назад

It would be great if you could let us where do you get to make those money as beginner?

@alphaairdrop 2 года назад

@@TheFlyFishingFilmmaker Yeah I do both! But its all about negotiating your incentives as well and what type of work that you can do thats more long term focused and not just job, project focused

@alphaairdrop 2 года назад

@@ahamedsalim9338 I've been editing on and off for about 2 yrs but not very good, very mediocre at best. In the last 3 months though i've been able to learn 90% of what I do now. Free to fee - provide great work, negotiate for a great price. I've done that in everytime! People are afraid to ask for what their time is worth

@TheFlyFishingFilmmaker 2 года назад

@@alphaairdrop makes sense. Im currently a software developer but really enjoy video editing and filmmaking, and i wonder if i ever wanted to make the switch could i make similar kind of money as i do now.

@MandosCulture 2 года назад

You are the definition of hard work pays off, this is an incredible story about persistence and not being too shy to attempt your dream

@horrorfiles Год назад

Thank you for this! Right now compiling my reel, and trying to establish some editing connections and work. Very inspiring!!

@ThatMakesSenseToMe 2 года назад

I’m in a trial period working on one project of 20 with my first ever client. Extremely nervous. I needed this video.

@StandardStoryCo 2 года назад

Nice! Under-promise and over-deliver and they'll love ya 😉

@albruce8523 2 года назад

How did you manage to get in contact with this company?

@ThatMakesSenseToMe 2 года назад

@@albruce8523 I wish I had a good answer. In place of a reel I showed my TikTok / RU-vid videos + Friend of a Friend who is good at networking.

@BimOfficialChannel Год назад

@@ThatMakesSenseToMe Out of curiosity, did you get paid for the trial period from that one video?

@ThatMakesSenseToMe Год назад

@@BimOfficialChannel Hey 👋🏻. Yes actually. I talked to some friends. I was initially salty about doing it for free and many people thought I should never do it free to start. But the size of the contract was gonna be so big it felt worth it to take the risk. They were happy with the video and I was paid for the work. Now we’re talking video 2.

@Laliuca Год назад

this was very insightful. as someone currently working in kitchens with goals of transitioning into video editing it means a lot to hear someone with a story that begins similar to mine. thanks for giving a little hope

@theindubitable Год назад

Thanks for sharing this story mate! Amazing how you did that. Sometimes stuff just works out if you have a plan in mind. Happy for you!

@ujkos_who Год назад

Absolutly love your story telling, combined with the super funny and well timed edits, btw the Rocky one totaly got me. Awesome video

@LiveLion Год назад

your story is inspiring man, as someone with a growing passion for editing, maybe this is just what i needed to watch to take the plunge into freelance work thank you so much for this ❤

@verygoodefilms 2 года назад

Really needed this video. I'd watch you talk about this stuff for hours. Very informative and relatable, and I've learned I need to go a little harder because I'm not even as far from this as I thought I was.

@edenhurststudios Год назад

Thank you SO much for this. This was extremely helpful and I've never heard anyone lay it out as well as you just did! I was feeling super stuck with getting video editing gigs but you just gave me so many more ideas for reaching new clients. Thank you :)

@wang9047 Год назад

Your video is very inspiring! This start of the year, I had just turned 23 and dropped out of college (took me so long to make one of the biggest decisions in my life). All this was to pursue the thing i love most, editing. It's a new journey for me and I'm still in the process of building this career up, Thank you for going step by step with your process on this, it really helped me to take note on the things I should do!

@ouajbir 2 года назад

The amount of honesty in this video is priceless, Thank you

@AudreyEmber 2 года назад

Super interesting - i've been freelance editing in the youtube space specifically but also recently got a TV gig, completely different worlds. Thanks for making this, I don't hear editors talking about how they got started very often.

@Meniawy Год назад

This video inspires me to keep on grinding in my life, for real i watch it every month to get inspired to keep moving forward, thank you bro for real!

@stepanmakarov1842 Год назад

I was just smiling al the way watching this story. Really glad you get where you get! Hard work and desire makes great stories

@BennySGB 2 года назад

This video was super helpful! Started working as a freelance editor when I was 15 so it’s been around 2 years and your experience of picking peoples brain was very similar to mine.

@papermelon 2 года назад

Literally the single most helpful video I’ve ever seen on freelance video editing. The prices and numbers you mentioned would have saved me SO MUCH time and effort months ago had I known what to expect.

@brianmarkgriffin Год назад

This was excellent. Not just the information, but your style of story telling. I enjoyed this immensely.

@MattLeitholt Год назад

Love your personality and attitude, going to binge watch your vids!

@DomskiPlays 2 года назад

Wow the algorithm was so good on this one. I don't think I could ever become an editor but the whole video was so informative and motivating you could use it for any freelance job you wan't! Thanks dude!

@INSANE-vy5gy 2 года назад

The most honest talk, Ever heard in this Era! It takes guts to spill out the Truth, Hats off man! You got my respect! 🥸

@charliedango2664 Год назад

Congratulations. It's inspiring to hear success stories like this, especially for anyone who really wants to give it a shot, but lacks the confidence to even try. I would have loved to see this video back when I first started out. I've been doing this for 19 years and I still can't imagine trying to go freelance.

@FitzFramed Год назад

You're videos are super down to earth and the advice is so easy to understand. Thank you.

@sweetlemonadstudios3366 2 года назад

I only found this channel today but I subscribed and have been spending the past hour watching your videos! I’ve been wanting to be a film editor myself but have had little time to do much with high school and work (luckily my school has an Adobe program so I’ve been working on most of my recent videos for those projects). Thankfully, it’s summer now so with the time I have I’ve been storyboarding, watching other’s videos, and script writing like a machine! I really hope I can learn from this channel and that it’ll be a great source to look at from time to time. Thank you for making these well edited and entertaining videos!

@just1glenn 2 года назад

Bro this was the most helpful video i could've ever searched for. I'm literally in that position right now of working on my editing skills using premiere and trying to come up with a game plan to get out my current job. This video was so helpful!

@JaimeAndresMedia Год назад

This was awesome story telling! I can relate in so many ways, best part is not that you doubled your income (which is great!) but that you’re doing something you’re clearly passionate about. 💪🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@Maros_Mari Год назад

Wow man, so inspiring. I am in similar transition phase from 9-5 trying to do what I love - filmmaking and photography and this was super helpful. I see that pretty much it is all about being prepared and network-meet people and make right connections and you in. I found it frustrating trying to do some work in my homeland, small country oversaturated market. But one can find excuses all day long, I have to start putting in some effort and believe it will work. Thanks again.

@aadrienwatkins8057 2 года назад

Man this was pretty inspirational to watch and listen to. It's scary starting a new journey though.

@Jacobweiss_ Год назад

Great video! I came in and freelance assisted on that "big company" internal film with you I believe while you were also prepping the the release of your personal film, would have never guessed this was your perspective throughout that time, the way you carried yourself and put in the work pushed me to go harder and now Ive landed at a post-house I love.

@StandardStoryCo Год назад

Oh hey man, wow thanks and I’m glad to hear you’re killin it!

@yourcalling 2 года назад

That was so f'ing good. Like good story, relevant information and the numbers to show more legitimacy. Plus your editing is f'ing amazing.

@kingkrome2037 2 года назад

I just started my own content creation and filming company. I can tell you how much I appreciate learning your story and happy to hear about your success!!

@JonasStuart 2 года назад

Great story. I've been a freelance film maker for ages (overloaded with work for some time!) and have only just cottoned onto the idea that I can just pimp out my editing skills. Got my first purely editing client a couple of months ago (on top of other work). It's great 'cos I can do all work remotely and keep my assistant busy on rough cuts and easier jobs. After watching this I think I need to court a lot more editing work mainly as staples. Thanks for sharing.

@SuperSealMan777 2 года назад

Great video that needs way more views tbh. I've been trying for almost a year now to try and get my foot in the door as a Video Editor, but nobody wants to bit. This gave me a bit of hope and motivation to continue forwards on this tough path. I wish you continued success man

@cocokwispy0908 Год назад

This video is absolutely baller man. I don't know if anyone has told you yet but hearing your story is invaluable information. It includes all the fundamentals of breaking into a work field and becoming established/making a career out of it. There's a lot I want to say in this comment but I'm in a bit of a rush so the main takeaway I would I'm hoping will reach you with this comment surrounded by hundreds of others is thank you for sharing your story!

@adamgdev Год назад

Man, big ups on your epic journey! Thanks for sharing it!! Very inspiring!!

@saca.technology 2 года назад

This is literally the most inspirational video I've ever watched. Thank you so much.

@MightyMigi 2 года назад

Sounds like a case of right place right time Keep killing it

@milqxbreq3525 Год назад

You've actually got so quality stuff on your channel. Keep that up man!

@unrealrico Год назад

For real one of the most inspirational videos i've seen on a personal level. Thank you

@HenryOrtlip 2 года назад

Amazing story telling! This was a great listen!

@ACFX3 Год назад

I'm going to be honest, the RU-vid algorithm brought me here, instant subscription to the channel, immediately smashed the like button. Thank you for sharing. I am going through something like this right now in the tech field. Thanks for the inspiration.

@SamRiesgo 4 месяца назад

DUDE, amazing! Nice story recap :)

@gtamediaproductions1 Год назад

Hey Kent, thank you! You helped me out a lot with your story and information. I use to use Adobe Premier Pro. I had changed my main system to Davinci Resolve Studio along with my laptop now. I really appreciate you sharing your experiences. Keep up your good work and enjoy brother! ✌🏻

@omidfilms 2 года назад

Talk about right place at the right time. It’s amazing how that happened first time around, most people work for years to get that connect. Regardless when that break comes this is proof that when you meet the right person your life can change very quickly.

@deviceinside 2 года назад

one the most inspiring stories i've seen! as someone who's suffering from imposter syndrome, thanks for sharing :)

@jamesDJRPM Год назад

That was an amazing journey..! Love your videos.. Subscribed and now going to binge everything you’ve made..!

@brucequinnplayground2114 Год назад

This is a really good video and you’ve built an excellent style of storytelling and story arc into the lessons here. i would go further and say that this video would be worthwhile for someone in their 20s in any field, whether art history or accounting, about thinking what to do how to move forward when you’re confused, how to network, and so on. By the way, I loved your jokes store short film.

@chillingchroniclesnow 2 года назад

You should rename the title of the video to "How to become anything in life" with that kind of dedication. Nice job!

@luke_mckay 2 года назад

I'm in the baby stages of becoming an editor, editing content for myself and another RU-vidr. But this video is incredibly straightforward, honest, and informative, and gives me excitement for the future. Thanks for the content, subbed. ✌🏼

@aidanheroux292 2 года назад

Are you editing for someone you know or someone who hired you? If it's the latter I'm curious how you found that job

@luke_mckay 2 года назад

@@aidanheroux292 A fellow backpacking RU-vidr I follow put out a community post looking for an editor for his PCT thru hike, to which I responded. I didn't "know" him before, but I do now! Greatest job I ever had.

@zakcole2229 Год назад

Seriously one of the most helpful (and entertaining) videos I have ever seen!

@braunventures 7 месяцев назад

What an amazing story, you're 100% right. You say yes to everyone and everything and figure it out

@RetroExhibitCollective 2 года назад

Great video and influence! I’ve been editing since 2009 but never did it for money or work. But now I’m like damn that’s what I really enjoy doing I should really go for it career wise. So this really helped me get an idea on what to do because I have only a small idea on what to do, so thank you!

@bhavikjoshi099 2 года назад

Same here

@repayablesole3431 2 года назад

i've been looking to get into video editing as I am graduating high school in a month, and this video was perfect. I really appreciate how helpful this video was and it is by far the best i've seen relating to freelance work. Thank you and keep it up!!

@MidnightMoonProductions 8 месяцев назад

Yes! Can't wait too. Thank you for the awesome tips. Keep it up, man.

@IanPyle Год назад

Thanks for all the advice! I Just graduated but I was able to get a great connection through my professor, and was hired as an editor! In this field hard work, talent and humbleness really do pay off.

@mike_abramyan 3 года назад

This is literally just so cool. I recently started freelance video editing/photography and I feel like that first stage is so hard to get past but once you kinda have your shit figured out a little bit more it is soooooo cool to be a freelancer.

@ryandavid739 Год назад

This was just what I needed to hear. You've literally helped me make a career decision. Thanks.

@FarhanAhmed-nc6ks Год назад

YES...! For me too...! Congratulations to both of us

@dreabedoya 3 месяца назад

I LOVE YOUR TRANSPARENCY!!

@Kephazard 8 месяцев назад

Just stumbled on your stuff the other day. Really insightful and inspiring. Managed to find myself a regular editing gig for a RU-vidr about two years ago. It's been amazing to actually earna living doing what I know. Still feel like an imposter, but the longer this goes on the more I can accept that I do actually know a thing or two.

@imjustsomeguy 2 года назад

Even though my career isn't video editing, your story is fascinating. I just graduated college and all my professors and alumni I met said that making connections is very important

@danielfranklin4739 Год назад

This was highly inspirational. I'm a photographer that's trying to become a full time photographer and it's tough. Feel like I'm in the flow you were in. It's tough especially in Florida for me

@maricelp116 2 месяца назад

Yes

@DevoutLikestoCreate Год назад

Love this. This was more the more grounded videos that I've ever seen. Thanks for this.

@brucekennedy5274 Год назад

Great story. Not just for editors, but levelling-up in general. Thanks for sharing.

@PeachesChrenko 2 года назад

I really enjoyed listening to you tell your story and I learned a lot. I've been using Premiere and Vegas for 10yrs but I never thought about editing outside of my own shorts and music videos but now you got me thinking. Thank you so much for sharing :)

@84legit Год назад

It’s more work and demand out here than you can could possibly imagine.. network and best wishes 💪🏽

@leonardomichua Год назад

I give it a similar approach “I taught myself and then learned it properly with someone” I also enjoyed hearing his journey. Usually you’re told to get a degree and then work from there, but he taught himself and worked his way to a job He took an unorthodox approach to it

@andrewkibor9581 2 года назад

I'm not into video editing. I liked the story and I feel it has some inspiration to draw from for anyone trying to get into the freelancing space for almost any kind of field. Thanks.

@user-vt9uk3bm6f 5 месяцев назад

Damn, good for you man. I'm trying to start from the bottom to become a film editor with zero experience. And I enjoyed hearing you share your story. Great storyteller btw.

@DiggerDevil Год назад

Im so hyped rn, thankyou for your insite my guy!

@OaklynMediaLLC Год назад

3:10 I have a degree in visual journalism. I think EVERY editor has something to teach even beginners just because there are so many ways to do the same thing in Premiere and everyone picked up a tip here and there that the rest of us were not present to pick up ourselves. I think an award winning editor can learn something from a self taught editor if you just sit down and let them do their thing and you just observe their process.

@creativefx8044 2 года назад

In a period of 3 months you actually got pretty lucky compared to how hard it is for a freelancer to get work remotely during pandemic. It took me a few years to gain reputation and finally reach a big fish. But it was worth it, now I'm a post production manager and am confident about my craft so the wait was worth it.

@royaltoadclub8322 2 года назад

He definitely lucked out big time with a mutual friend of a friend.

@kohlmarantz 2 года назад

hey ! i’m looking for a job ! i’m 18 and recently got let go from my job editing skate films, just looking for advice on how to get a remote job. i have a resume, and a personal portfolio.

@therealtruthshow1924 2 года назад

He believed in himself and put in the work ;) He didn't get pretty lucky CFX. Its all about the right time, right network and right place ;)

@seannemetz4856 2 года назад

Luck is surely part of the equation, but if you pay attention this guy did a lot of things to help himself out. Networking, asking questions, aggressively learning and evolving his practice. These things pay off. Surely it's difficult, but its absolutely not pure luck.

@Zetaphotography 2 года назад

Obviously has a strong real and resume. If you are lacking somewhere. Get better.

@keithalarcon8269 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for being informative and transparent, you inspire!

@rjisthebeat Год назад

Thanks for this! I'm just getting started with leaning Premiere Pro and this really helped calm the "oh god I'll never get there" anxiety. Appreciate you!

@KoedoeKoningZJ 2 года назад

Hi Kent! I'm a video editor from South Africa, I'm a young aspiring filmmaker and really want to do this for a living. But wasn't sure how, then I found your video and boy, am I excited!! There is work out there, and you made me feel as if I can do it! Thank you!!

@alexanderaseffa Год назад

Hi Jordan, how can one reach out to you? I just checked your You Tube in about section there is no reference email or website etc.

@AyyadanaAkbar 2 года назад

Wow, I didnt know this video until YT recommended it to me, I do video editing for hobby (you can check it on this account) and simple editing job for my former company and like everyone who dont know the basic did, just self-learning to make this or that effect. This helps me a lot to know in general what freelancer video editor should do. Thank you.

@Ali_Kurt Год назад

This was a treat to watch, thank you for sharing!

@dylantotaro5957 2 года назад

Dude congrats on the success, hard work paying off!

@SoBoss300 Год назад

As an editor, this warmed my heart. Love how you took your passion and just jumped in. Congrats and I hope there’s more great projects to come for you

@Deelusi Год назад

8:06 As someone who edited a long form content such as D&D. Paper edit is definetely the best way to go. Time consuming yes but the result is really good every time.

@hazeysgarden Год назад

This was a fascinating video man. Really makes me think about how much Opportunities there are out there

@jaimeetc5255 Год назад

Thanks for your easy to follow explanations, one step at a ti. It makes learning less overwhelming!

@shelbypostproduction 2 года назад

This is a great video. Thanks for sharing. For someone who is just starting out editing, even if it’s your first job. I’d recommend charging at least $400/day as an assistant editor. Then anywhere from $500-$600/day once you get more experience. Lead editors make around $1k-$2k/day

@ryansulak 2 года назад

what type of projects do editors make 1k-2k/day?

@HecProman 2 года назад

@@ryansulak Good question, i'd also like to know.

@JimmySaul888 2 года назад

I work on network TV jobs in Hollywood. Most editors who work on network shows are making between $700-900 a day. I've never met an editor making $2k a day. Also, AEs make between $1200-2000 a week. Thinking you'll make $600 a day as an AE is fantasy.

@adamcrain8913 2 года назад

The key thing to take away from this networking. Networking is invaluable, and being lucky to work with someone who will work with you and be understanding that you are learning. Because a lot of people are pricks and will fire you if you aren't perfect in LA or NY.

@gedreeves9692 Год назад

Bro you're so hilarious!! So glad the algorithm suggested your channel to me!! Learning and laughing, doesnt get any better!

@OCDsucks Год назад

This video was absolutely fantastic. It was inspiring and I can only wish you the best. Thank you for sharing your story.

@british31 Год назад

It took me 27 years working in TV news then magazine type shows from 1995, literally the birth of digital editing on an Avid News Cutter at 3-1 compression, to Composer to Sony Vegas (the lost years) back to AVID then to Premiere Pro, finally quit to work freelance full-time for a corporate tech giant using my preferred NLE FCP. My day rate is $900, and I only have 2 other clients. It can be said I hit the jackpot, but damn it took me 27 years to get there! 3 Months and you are on 500+/day contracts is nuts, but you did it the right way. The conventional advice is, it's not what you know, it who you know and this video tells that story. I got to where I got through who I worked with, if it were not for those relationships, I would still be working in TV making $55k/yr. Getting to know how NLE's work is pretty basic, getting your timing down is the hard part, and making video's is the only way to do it. Good job.

@Clemeeeee 2 года назад

just lost my job where I was a salaried video editor, so this could not have come at a more perfect time! My anxiety is so bad I have never really tried freelancing, but I may have to.

@vishwakrishnan 2 года назад

Best of luck man!

@Clemeeeee 2 года назад

@@vishwakrishnan Thank you so much

@84legit Год назад

It’s more work out here than you can imagine Brotha .. I believe you will be fine . I’m from Louisiana and this is freelancing paradise. Just keep networking

@Clemeeeee Год назад

@@84legit I have pretty severe social anxiety, but i know networking is a big part of this, any tips on getting started networking?

@H1GHP3R Год назад

@@84legit yea how do I get into doing this?

@NicConnerImages Год назад

This was a solid story and super genuine! I enjoyed hearing it. Thanks

@calebosborne6334 Год назад

Heaps of love for this video man. Enjoyed listening to your story.

@federicojara2235 3 года назад

Great example of how the film industry works. You could be trying to make it for many years and never catch your break or land a life changing gig in a week. The corporate/commercial/music video world tends to be a lot more unpredictable. However, if you are looking to work on a Netflix SHOW as an editor, expect a long road ahead.

@samgoldstraw3708 Год назад

Man, you were insanely lucky to land the first role you applied for. Took me a year and a half after finishing Uni to get accepted for a volunteer role. Then a further six months to get a freelance gig that so far has honestly been a net loss. I managed to pick up a nice load of work during Nov/Dec but now we're firmly back to square one. Despite what happened to you I can't stress enough how hardly anyone gives you a chance in this industry.

@Gabriel-bg6te Год назад

Chin up bro. Keep improving, you will soon be undieniable

@corail53 7 месяцев назад

Lots of people in the industry give you chances (been in it since the early 2000's.) You just have to network like a sob sometimes and meet everyone. Certain people have opportunity fall in their lap (have had very inexperienced friends move up to high levels in an insanely short amount of time because of it)and others who just can't get anywhere. Just the nature of the biz.

@samgoldstraw3708 7 месяцев назад

@@corail53 oh man, yeah. I made that comment ages ago. I'm am in-house editor now for a small Post production house. The stars truly aligned for me lol

@kendallkelly27 Год назад

This was very helpful! No one ever talks about intricacies of networking. Thank you!!!

@haamibiddle903 Год назад

IT WORKED, THANKS I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS FOREVER, BUT NO TUTORIAL COULD EXPLAIN IT AS YOU DID

@IanBeinIan 2 года назад

Thank you so much. I'm in New York, Currently going to film school, working a part time job and I just started an internship at a production studio. This is very inspirational and made me even more excited about what my future holds.

@TheKevinMichael 2 года назад

I needed this more than anything right now. In a complete job change and in new city, starting from scratch. This has brought motivation back into my drive. Thank you for sharing your experience. Question, when you are offered a day rate, how many days are you taking to complete these assignments? Faster the better or take your time? Has the client set a date for delivery? Thank you for you time.