Have you ever wondered why video editing takes so much time? You contact a freelancer for a simple request - a 10 minute video that will be pulled together from 30 minutes of raw footage and needs some simple additions like background music, lower thirds, some SFX, and a little bit of audio clean up. You think to yourself, that can’t take more than an hour or two, right? Then you get the quote from the freelancer and wow - sticker shock. If that sounds familiar, this video is for you.
When you’re looking to hire a video editor for the first time, it can feel overwhelming. Not only do you have to first determine what platforms you’ll use to look for them, but then you want to make sure you don’t end up scammed. If you are new to hiring freelance/independent video editors, this video is for you.
Just as clients need to watch out for red flags when looking to hire, you as the video editor need to watch out too. It’s tough to book new clients - it’s even more tough to find legitimate ones. If you are new to being a freelance/independent video editor, this video is for you.
