Summary of How I would start Video Editing in 2024 (If I could Start Again)

Main Ideas and Concepts

• Choosing the Right Software
  • Recommended software: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve.
  • Importance of compatibility with other tools (e.g., Adobe products).
  • Links to free courses for each software provided in the video description.
• Basic Skills Development
  • Learning to edit with music and understanding sound design.
  • Mastering basic cuts and storytelling techniques.
  • Resource shared for common cuts and transitions used in Hollywood.
• Advanced Techniques
  • Importance of learning Adobe After Effects for color grading, motion graphics, and visual effects.
  • Focus on storytelling, creating suspense, and maintaining viewer interest.
• Animation and Design Principles
  • Learning animation and design to enhance video engagement.
  • Resources for guides on animation and design principles provided.
• Utilizing AI tools
  • Emphasis on the significance of AI in simplifying editing tasks.
  • Suggestions for using AI for cuts, visual effects, and templates.
  • Recommendations for copyright-free music sources.
• Creating a Portfolio and Showreel
  • Importance of a strong portfolio that showcases versatility and relevant skills.
  • Suggested to include 3-4 high-quality videos rather than numerous mediocre ones.
• Finding Clients and Earning Money
  • Strategies for client acquisition, including freelance platforms and optimizing profiles.
  • Automation tools for client outreach and job applications.
  • Consideration for starting a video editing agency to manage workload effectively.
• Soft Skills Development
  • Importance of communication, management, and business skills for attracting high-paying clients.

Methodology/Instructions

• Step 1: Choose your editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve).
• Step 2: Learn basic editing skills, sound design, and storytelling techniques.
• Step 3: Master advanced techniques in Adobe After Effects.
• Step 4: Learn animation and design principles to make videos engaging.
• Step 5: Create a strong portfolio and showreel showcasing your best work.
• Step 6: Find clients through freelance platforms, optimize your profiles, and consider automation tools for outreach.
• Step 7: Develop soft skills alongside technical skills for better client relations and higher earnings.

Featured Speakers/Sources

• The speaker (not named in the subtitles).
• Michael Tobin (mentioned for software comparison).
• Various free courses and resources linked in the video description.

The video titled "How I would start video editing in 2024 (If I could Start Again)" presents a comprehensive guide for aspiring video editors, outlining a seven-step process to transition from beginner to advanced skills in video editing. The speaker shares their personal journey in the field, having started in 2018, freelanced, and eventually established a video editing agency. The video emphasizes the importance of learning the right tools and techniques, developing a portfolio, and leveraging AI tools in the editing process.

Notable Quotes

— 04:13 — « If I'm starting in 2024, not learning AI tools would be a foolish thing. »

— 05:20 — « I always say this is the most important step: every time you reach out to a client, they will ask for your portfolio. »

— 08:31 — « If you follow all these steps in no time, you'll have a lot of work that you can't manage. »

— 08:50 — « It's always good to get help and divide the work. »

Category

Educational

Video