5 Years of Video Editing Experience in 15 Mins
Summary
TLDRThis video script is a comprehensive guide for video editors, sharing insights from a seasoned professional. It covers the evolution of video editing, the importance of persistence, dealing with low-quality footage, music selection, and storytelling. The speaker also discusses the significance of technical skills, feedback mechanisms, understanding video formats, and the impact of design principles. Additionally, the script highlights the value of sound design, taking breaks, backing up work, and handling client feedback professionally. Viewers are promised a free editing bundle to enhance their skills.
Takeaways
- 🎬 **Persistence is Key**: As a beginner, expect imperfections but keep creating to improve.
- 📱 **Handling Low-Quality Footage**: Learn to transform mediocre footage into something impressive.
- 🎵 **The Power of Music**: Selecting the right music can elevate a video's impact.
- 🔍 **Reverse Engineering**: Break down professional edits to learn advanced techniques.
- 📹 **Editing for the Audience**: Tailor your editing style to match your audience's expectations.
- ✂️ **Storytelling Through Editing**: Every cut should serve the narrative and message.
- 🎶 **Cutting to the Beat**: Align cuts with music to create a smoother, more engaging video.
- 👀 **Eye Level and Captions**: Maintain consistent eye level and use captions effectively in talking head videos.
- 💻 **Client Feedback Tools**: Use tools like Frame.io to streamline feedback and revision processes.
- 📊 **Understanding Video Specs**: Know the basics of video formats, codecs, and frame rates for professional editing.
- 💼 **Professional Presentation**: A professional portfolio can attract high-paying clients and define your worth as an editor.
- 🎨 **Design and Motion Principles**: Understanding design principles can enhance the visual appeal of your videos.
- 🔊 **Sound Design**: Use sound effects strategically to engage viewers on a deeper level.
- 🛑 **Take Breaks**: Regular breaks can prevent oversight and maintain the quality of your work.
- 🔄 **Regular Backups**: Always back up your work to avoid losing progress due to technical issues.
- 🤝 **Embrace Client Feedback**: Accept and learn from client feedback to improve your editing skills.
Q & A
What is the speaker's area of expertise?
-The speaker is an expert in video editing, having worked with thousands of clients and leading a team of professional video editors.
What is the significance of the 'top rated seller' badge mentioned in the script?
-The 'top rated seller' badge signifies that the speaker has achieved a high level of customer satisfaction and success on the Fiverr platform.
What is the main challenge faced by beginners in video editing according to the speaker?
-The main challenge is the gap between the vision they have in mind and the actual quality of their early work, which can be frustrating.
How does the speaker suggest improving video editing skills?
-The speaker suggests persistence, continuous practice, experimenting with new techniques, and learning from each project.
What is the role of music in video editing as discussed in the script?
-Music sets the tone, drives pacing, and influences audience feelings. It can elevate a video from good to great.
Why is it important to get client approval for music in a project?
-Getting client approval for music prevents potential issues later in the editing process and ensures the client's vision aligns with the editor's choices.
What does the speaker mean by 'reverse engineering the best edits'?
-It means to break down and analyze high-quality edits frame by frame to understand the techniques used and learn from them.
How does the speaker suggest using cuts in video editing?
-Cuts should serve the narrative and convey a message, whether it's a fast-paced action scene or a slow emotional moment.
What is the significance of cutting to music beats?
-Cutting to music beats creates a natural flow, making the video feel smoother and keeping viewers interested.
Why is it important to maintain consistent eye level in talking head videos?
-Consistent eye level helps maintain a steady and professional look, keeping the viewer's focus on the speaker without distraction.
What is the benefit of using frame.io for getting client feedback?
-Frame.io allows clients to comment on the video with exact time stamps, speeding up the revision process and avoiding confusion.
How does the speaker suggest enhancing a video's visual appeal?
-By understanding basic design and motion principles such as composition, color theory, and motion dynamics.
What is the importance of taking breaks while editing?
-Taking breaks allows editors to return to the video with fresh eyes, making it easier to spot mistakes or areas for improvement.
Why is it crucial to back up work regularly in video editing?
-Regular backups prevent the loss of valuable work due to system crashes or corrupted files, ensuring peace of mind and continuity.
How should an editor respond to client dissatisfaction?
-An editor should stay professional, be open to feedback, accept that there may be areas for improvement, and make necessary changes.
Outlines
🎥 Mastering Video Editing: Experience and Industry Trends
The speaker shares their extensive experience in video editing, having worked with thousands of clients across 65 countries and leading a team of 10 professional editors. They have earned a top-rated seller badge on Fiverr and have been freelancing full-time for 3 years, running a successful video editing agency for the past 2 years. They discuss the rapid changes in the video editing industry over the past 5 years and offer a giveaway of a free editing bundle containing valuable editing resources. The speaker emphasizes the importance of persistence in video editing, comparing it to problem-solving, and advises new editors to not be discouraged by initial imperfections but to learn and grow with each project.
📱 Dealing with Low-Quality Footage and the Power of Music
The speaker discusses the challenges of working with low-quality footage, especially when starting out as a freelancer. They highlight the importance of transforming mediocre footage into something presentable through skills like color correction and stabilizing shaky footage. The speaker stresses the critical role of music in video editing, setting the tone and influencing audience emotions. They advise spending time to find the perfect music track and consider the mood and tempo of the music. The speaker also touches on the importance of understanding licensing and using copyright-free music sources.
🔄 Reverse Engineering and Storytelling in Video Editing
The speaker advocates for reverse engineering as a method to learn advanced editing techniques by breaking down professional videos frame by frame. They suggest using this approach to understand how transitions and effects are created. The speaker emphasizes storytelling as the core of video editing, explaining how different editing styles like those of Sam Sui and Mr. Beast cater to different audience expectations. They advise editors to consider the narrative and the message they want to convey with each cut and to align their editing choices with the story they are telling.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Video Editing
💡Problem Solving
💡Persistence
💡Low Quality Footage
💡Music Selection
💡Reverse Engineering
💡Storytelling
💡Cutting to Music Beats
💡Eye Level
💡Feedback
💡Video Formats
💡Frame Rate
Highlights
Expert video editor with years of experience and millions of views generated.
Led a team of 10 professional video editors and earned a top-rated seller badge on Fiverr.
Day-to-day job involves watching hundreds of videos and providing feedback.
The video editing industry has changed completely in the last 5 years.
Hidden giveaway in the video: a free editing bundle with valuable resources.
Video editing is like problem-solving, compiling raw materials to tell a story.
Persistence is key for beginners, as it's normal to start with imperfect videos.
Experimentation and trying new techniques are encouraged for skill development.
Editors often start with low-quality footage, requiring skills to transform it.
Selecting the right music is crucial as it sets the tone and influences audience feelings.
Reverse engineering the best edits is a way to learn advanced techniques.
Editing choices should match the experience viewers want, like a hangout or entertainment.
Storytelling is the heart of video editing, with every cut serving the narrative.
Cutting to music beats can significantly improve the video's flow.
Consistent eye level and correct use of captions are important in talking head videos.
Frame.io is a useful tool for getting client feedback with exact time stamps.
Understanding video formats, codecs, and frame rates is crucial for any video editor.
Presentation and marketing of oneself can affect how much one can charge as an editor.
Learning design and motion principles can enhance the visual appeal of videos.
Sound design can greatly enhance a video by adding depth to each element.
Taking breaks and getting feedback from others can help spot mistakes and areas for improvement.
Backing up work regularly is essential to avoid losing valuable progress.
Embracing client feedback, even when difficult, is a chance to learn and improve.
Free editing bundle provided as a token of appreciation for watching the video.
Transcripts
if there is one thing that I'm really
good at it's video
editing over the years I have worked
with thousands of clients and helped
them generate millions of views across
65 plus countries leading a team of 10
professional video editors in my agency
I have also earned a top rated seller
badge on Fiverr I have spent 3 years
working full-time as a freelance video
editor and have been successfully
running a video editing Agency for the
past 2 years right now my day-to-day job
involves watching hundreds of videos and
providing feedback back in the Last 5
Years the video editing industry has
changed completely with a new trend
coming up every other day so in this
video I'll tell you everything that I've
learned in The Last 5 Years in just 15
minuts somewhere in this video there's a
hidden giveaway a free editing bundle
packed with raw footages sound effects
transitions motion backgrounds shortcuts
portfolio examples and free courses make
sure you grab everything you need to
level up your editing game
video editing is like problem solving
you take raw footage sounds graphics and
try to compile it all together to tell a
story or create a final video but it's
not that simple where and how you add a
cut will determine if the video is good
or bad so first if you new to making
videos don't expect them to be good when
you start video editing it's natural to
feel frustrated when the final product
does not look like the vision you had in
mind you might picture a professional
looking video but end up with something
thing that looks a little rough this is
completely normal every skilled editor
started out by making videos that were
far from perfect dealing with Clumsy
Cuts awkward Transitions and uneven
video so the real difference between a
beginner and a pro is persistence the
key is to keep creating even if your
early work is not perfect with each
video that you edit you learn something
new over time you understand what works
and what does not work and you get
better with each project practice is
what will make you a better editor don't
be afraid to experiment and try new
techniques even if they don't turn out
as expected the more you edit the more
your skills will grow and soon you will
start producing high quality
videos second you are more likely to get
clients who give you low quality footage
initially so when I started freelancing
majority of the clients that I was
getting provided lowquality footage they
did not know how to film and also they
did not have the best equipment I was
mostly getting Clips shot by a phone
this was really frustrating for me in
the starting because I was trying to
polish something which was inherently
flawed I was really struggling to make
something good out of footage which was
just mediocre however this is exactly
where your skills as an editor truly
become important your job is to take
that raw footage which is just mediocre
and transform it into something
presentable or maybe even impressive
focus on making basic but important
improvements like color correction
stabilizing shaky footage using the best
part which is well focused and using
cuts and transitions to hide
imperfection these skills are are
incredibly valuable and it will make you
a much more versatile and capable editor
in the long term next the most important
step of video editing is selecting music
music is the heartbeat of any video it
sets the tone drives the pacing and even
influences how the audience feels about
what they are watching the right music
can take a video from good to great
that's why it's important to spend time
searching for the perfect track that
will fit the vibe of your video When
selecting music think about what mood
you want to create is is it upbeat and
energetic or more subdued and emotional
the tempo of the music will decide the
pacing of the video so selecting the
right music track is really important
it's always good to get client approval
for music before starting the edit or
you might get a message like hey the
edit is amazing but can you change the
[Music]
music also keep in mind the import of
Licensing using music without permission
can lead to trouble for you and your
client fortunately there are plenty of
copyright free music websites which you
can use like epidemic sounds or story
blogs but if you don't have the budget
for it there are also multiple YouTube
channels which provide no copyright
music I'll add the links in the
description fourth reverse engineer the
best edits we have all watched those
videos with Incredible jaw-dropping
Transitions and we go how did they do
that if you have ever wondered how to
learn those Advanced Techniques the best
way to do is reverse engineer the edit
what I mean by that is you just need to
download that video import in your
editing soft software and then go to
scene edit detection tool to break down
the video frame by frame this will allow
you to study each cut in detail and then
you can go frame by frame and see what
techniques have been used by carefully
analyzing the edits you'll understand
how the transition was created this
approach gives you an inside look at
what went into creating that video by
practicing what you learn from these
breakdowns you'll be able to take your
editing skills to the next level and
create videos that will leave others
wondering how did he do that it's not
about how fast or slow the cuts are but
more about what message you're trying to
convey this is Sam suik chatting in his
car and working out the video is 26
minutes long with just 17 cuts and
minimal editing he cut out the boring
parts from his video keeping it simple
because his audience wants an authentic
hangout Vibe not flashy Quick Cuts and
flashy animations would ruin that Vibe
and if you disrupt what viewers are
expecting they'll click away Sam's style
has about 90 seconds between each cut
whereas Mr Beast who just has around 2
seconds between each cut both seem to
work so what should you do well I would
suggest you think about what experience
your viewers want Sam's editing shows
that people come to YouTube to feel like
they're chilling with a friend talking
to someone or learning something new
whereas Mr B style appeals to those who
are seeking entertainment so every
editing Choice impacts the viewers
experience so editing is not just about
making rapid cuts to keep the audience
engaged it's about telling a story or
conveying a message whether you're
editing a fast-paced action scene or a
slow emotional moment the cuts should
always serve the narrative for instance
in a high energy video like Mr Beast
Quick Cuts build excitement and keep
viewers on their toes in contrast a more
thoughtful video like Sam solx uses
slower cuts to let the audience observe
the content and feel the emotions so
always ask yourself what you're trying
to communicate with each cut and let
that guide your editing choices while
technical skills are important
storytelling is the heart of video
editing whether you're working on a
short Instagram real or a 1hour long
documentary always focus on the story
you're trying to tell every cut
transition and effect should support
that narrative next a easy tip cutting
to music beats can make your video 10x
better one of the easiest but most
powerful editing techniques is cutting
to the beat of the music when you align
your Cuts with the rhythm of the
soundtrack the video feels smoother and
more put together this creates a natural
flow which keeps viewers interested this
technique works really well in fastpac
montages where music's energy drives the
visuals but cutting to beat is not just
for high energy content you can also use
it for slow paced edit for instance
sinking a cut to a soft note on a slow
song can make a key moment stand out
next when editing talking at videos you
should know how to use eye level and
captions correctly first it's very
important to keep the eye level
consistent while zooming in and zooming
out this helps maintain a steady and
professional look and keeps the viewers
focus on the speaker changing the eye
level too much can be distracting and
take away from the communication of the
video additionally when you're editing
vertical talking head videos by keeping
the captions close to the mouth this
guides the viewers attention to where
the action is but if you place the
captions too far away from the mouth the
viewer will be confused if he should
look at the caption or the speaker so
make sure you use both these points
correctly and it will make your videos a
little more professional next to get
feedback from your client use frame.io
frame. iio is a really useful tools for
all video editors you can use this to
get feedback from the client frame. iio
allows people to directly comment on the
video with exact time stamps this
feature is really useful because it
eliminates any confusion about where the
changes are needed and it helps speed up
the revision process by avoiding further
back and forth It's a professional way
to manage revisions and make sure you
and the client are both on the same page
ninth understanding the basics of video
formats codex and frame rate is very
crucial for any video editor first
format in formats there are two formats
widely used in the industry first is MP4
which is perfect for online use and
offers a small file size and second mov
which offers high quality but larger
file size it's used in professional
setting next codex. s264 is widely used
in the industry it balances quality and
file size and will work with most of the
videos and is suitable for most projects
apart from this there is also proris
which maintains a high quality but with
large file size next frame rates there
is 24 FPS in which I'm recording right
now it provides a cinematic and natural
feel there is also 30 and 60 FPS which
delivers some more lifelike feel often
used in TV broadcast or action heavy
content 120 FPS or higher is used to
create an extreme slow motion now there
are different Global video standards
around the world mainly ntsc pal and
ccam ntsc is 29.97 FPS which is used in
North America and Japan Palance C cam
offers of 25 FPS and is used in Africa
China and Asia and other countries so if
you're working with International
clients it's very important that you are
aware with these global standard here is
a pro tip always review your video files
before creating a sequence in editing
software if the footage is short at
higher frame rates make sure you slow it
down remember to slow it down
accordingly to match the smoothness and
desired effect choosing the right format
codic and frame rate will ensure that
the video performs well 10th how you
present yourself can determine how much
you charge as a editor presentation is
everything how you Market yourself can
greatly affect how much you are able to
charge for your services a well-crafted
professional portfolio can make a big
difference I suggest Bento to quickly
create a stunning portfolio by
showcasing your work in need and
professional format you're more likely
to attract high paying clients who are
willing to invest in topnotch editing
11th quick hack you can make your work
more attractive just by learning design
and motion principles understanding
basic design and motion principles can
take your work from good to Great
elements like composition color theory
and motion Dynamics play a huge role in
enhancing the visual appeal of your
videos for example good composition
helps guide the viewer's eye and make
the content more engaging while color
theory ensures that the colors you use
are harmonious and support the overall
modood of the video motion Dynamics such
as smooth Transitions and well timed
animations add a professional touch and
keep the viewers attention even if you
don't have a formal design background
learning these principles can have a big
impact on how your videos look and feel
it will help you create videos which are
not only attractive but also you'll be
able to communicate your message well
plus having a solid grasp of these
principles makes it easier to work with
clients and collaborators who focus on
visual branding this knowledge enhances
your overall editing skills and your
ability to deliver high quality work
12th sound design can help you double
the stimulation immersive audio can
greatly enhance your video by adding
depth to every cut transition and piece
of footage which can help you engage the
viewers on a deeper level and even
influence their mood start by gathering
a variety of sound for your projects I
have provided a free sound design pack
in the description to help you get
started and you can also find more
options at freesound.org epidemic sounds
and also on YouTube add sound effects
where they fit like a wosh for any
movement or a highlight sound for
emphasis focus on three types of effects
first risers to build tension and
Anticipation by signaling that something
important is about to happen you use
them wisely to maintain their impact
second hits they help you release
tensions and highlight important moments
they can be used alone or with risers
third drones to create a sense of
mystery and suspense they are ideal for
darker moods to enhance your video
further try pausing the video at Key
moments to draw attention you can also
Fade Out the music to Signal a
transition 13th give yourself time to
rest and recover when you have been
working on a video for a long time it's
easy to overlook mistakes after spending
hours or even days on a single project
your eyes might become too accustomed to
the footage causing you to miss errors
or areas that need adjustment taking a
break can be really helpful it gives you
the chance to return to the video with
fresh eyes making it easier to spot
mistakes or to find areas for
improvement if you can ask a friend or
colleague for feedback they might notice
something that you might have missed and
offer valuable feedback 14th back up
your work regularly always have a backup
plan in place whether you use an
external hard disk a cloud stor or both
is crucial to regularly save your work
believe me losing hours of editing due
to a system crash or a corrupted file
can be a nightmare you definitely want
to avoid also in your editing software
make sure you change the auto safe time
to around 10 to 15 minutes so it saves
the copy of the project every now and
then this will protect your hard work
and make sure you don't lose any
valuable progress which will give you
peace of mind allowing you to focus on
creating the best content and last it
really sucks when you pour your heart
and soul into a video only to have the
client not like it as an editor this
frustration is common part of the job
remember video editing is a
collaborative process and sometimes your
vision can be very different from client
expectations it's so it's crucial to
stay professional and open to feedback
take their comments seriously accept
that you lack something and make the
necessary changes every piece of
feedback even the difficult ones is a
chance to learn and improve and
embracing this process helps you grow as
an editor and refine your skills over
time thank you for sticking around till
the end as a token of appreciation I
have included a free editing bundle in
the description it's packed with
valuable resources like raw footage for
practice sound effects transitions text
animations pack motion backgrounds
keyboard shortcuts for all major
softwares portfolio references of top
editors free guides on design and motion
principles and so much more these guides
are designed to help you sharpen your
skills and level up your editing game
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