Following some YouTube tutorials is not how to become a better freelance video editor. You need actionable advice that helps you with video editing storytelling and craft. Here you'll learn 25 tips and lessons from a pro commercial/documentary editor that will actually help you become a better freelance video editor.

00:00 - Introduction

01:01 - Pacing, Rhythm, and Flow

02:48 - Timing Your Cuts

03:37 - Storytelling Principles

04:46 - Storytelling Above All Else

05:43 - Effects and Transitions

06:32 - Understanding Video File Formats

07:39 - Mastering Keyboard Shortcuts

09:10 - Planning Your Edits

10:07 - Audio Importance

11:06 - Using a String Out

12:41 - Using Markers

13:29 - Cutting on Action

14:12 - Cutting for Engagement

15:34 - Subscribing to Unsplice YouTube Channel

16:32 - Shot Sequencing

18:07 - Using Multicam Sequences

18:55 - Getting Feedback

19:34 - The Importance of Feedback

20:30 - Broaden Your Skillset by Editing Different Genres

20:30 - Forget About Developing Your Own Editing Style

22:38 - Study Various Media for Inspiration

23:46 - Stay Organized and Backup Your Files

24:54 - Don't Be Afraid to Experiment

25:40 - Pay Attention to Framing and Composition

26:20 - Efficient Project File Organization

27:36 - Speed Up Your Editing with Good Organization

Don't know what video editing skill to learn next?

Just answer 19 questions and in 6 minutes you’ll get a personalised recommendation of what skill to work on next. And best of all it’s completely FREE.

To take the Video Editing Skills Assessment head to https://www.unsplice.com/quiz

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Don’t forget to…

Join Unsplice Pro - Online Video Editing Community that helps you build your portfolio: https://www.unsplice.com/pro

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Have you ever heard someone in the video editing industry say "Its not what you know its who you know"? It's a tale as old as the industry itself, but talented editors are being ignored and leaving the industry as a result.

We need get rid of this idea that 'its not what you know its who you know' if we want to encourage diversity in our workforce. This is my letter to the industry of how we can get rid of this idea that 'its not what you know its who you know' and reduce it to simply 'Its what you know'.

00:00 - Introduction

01:50 - The Current State of the Industry

04:25 - The Problem with the Current System

05:38 - The Impact of Elitism in the Industry

08:17 - The Challenges for Beginners

09:08 - The Issue of Trust and Rates

09:41 - Proposed Solution: Standardized Qualifications

12:54 - The Vision for Unsplice

14:24 - The Future: Freelance Editing Agencies

15:26 - The Problem with the Post-production Industry

16:06 - Solution: Standardized Rates

16:31 - The Role of Unions

17:31 - The Freelancing Advantage

17:54 - The Issue with Salaries

19:52 - Anonymity and Equality in Editing Agencies

21:31 - The Power of Unity

22:56 - The Importance of Seeing Peers as Friends, Not Competitors

24:23 - Conclusion and Call to Action

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Don't know what video editing skill to learn next?

Just answer about 20 questions and you’ll get a personalised recommendation of what skill to work on next. And best of all it’s completely FREE.

To take the Video Editing Skills Assessment head to https://www.unsplice.com/quiz

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Don’t forget to…

Join Unsplice Pro - Online Video Editing Community: https://www.unsplice.com/pro

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Unsplice?sub_confirmation=1

Follow Shiny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shinythegreat/

Follow Unsplice on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsplice2

Connect with Shiny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiny-perkins-2b9485a9/

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It can be super overwhelming when thinking about how to use stock footage in your project. There are so many stock footage sites to choose from for your project, but also, should you pay for it or should the client?

In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast you'll learn:

- What different types of stock footage sites exist?

- How to use stock footage in your project

- When to use stock footage

- Who pays for stock footage? You or the client?

- Is a one-time purchase or stock footage subscription better for your project?

- How does rights clearance work with stock footage in your project?

- How does this translate to stock audio in your project?

Don't know what video editing skill to learn next?

Just answer 19 questions and in 6 minutes you’ll get a personalised recommendation of what skill to work on next. And best of all it’s completely FREE.

To take the Video Editing Skills Assessment head to https://www.unsplice.com/quiz

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Don’t forget to…

Join Unsplice Pro: https://www.unsplice.com/pro

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Follow Shiny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shinythegreat/

Follow Unsplice on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsplice2

Connect with Shiny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiny-perkins-2b9485a9/

Follow Unsplice on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unsplice/

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The most in-demand freelance editors in the world have clients coming to them with exciting work, and they're charging higher rates. They get to choose where they work from and the days they work. And all of them possess the 3 key video editing skills for freelancing.

In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, you'll learn:

- What are the 3 key video editing skills for freelancing

- Why these 3 video editing skills are so important for freelancing

- How to know if you're missing any of the 3 key video editing skills

- What happens if you don't possess these 3 key video editing skills

- And how to learn the 3 key video editing skills for freelancing

Don't know what video editing skill to learn next?

Just answer 19 questions and in 6 minutes you’ll get a personalised recommendation of what skill to work on next. And best of all it’s completely FREE.

To take the Video Editing Skills Assessment head to https://www.unsplice.com/quiz

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Don’t forget to…

Join Unsplice Pro: https://www.unsplice.com/pro

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Unsplice?sub_confirmation=1

Follow Shiny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shinythegreat/

Follow Unsplice on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsplice2

Connect with Shiny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiny-perkins-2b9485a9/

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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.

Just head to https://www.unsplice.com/quiz to take the assessment

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