But in general, focus on making projects and trying to learn something new each time. It won’t be a straightforward process: you’ll get stuck, the software will crash, or you’ll make something that looks like hot garbage. But with time and practice, you’ll start to become a competent video editor. When I asked him what he does to continue learning about editing, Tony recommended a variety of resources.
Some he goes to for gear and technical advice, while others he studies to learn more about visual storytelling.Casey Neistat – A long-time YouTuber and vlogger.While Casey does make videos about gear, Tony says he’s learned the most from trying to replicate his techniques.Peter McKinnon – A mix of advice about cinematography and photography.Swoozie – An animated YouTube channel sharing stories from the creator’s travels and work in the entertainment industry.Not about video editing, but Tony says it’s taught him a lot about storytelling.Audrey Ember – Whether you want to learn more about how to vlog or the business of video editing, this channel is a great resource.– Looking to replicate a specific effect or animation you saw in a film? Cinecom probably has a tutorial showing you how to do it using Adobe Premiere and/or After Effects.How to Get Your First Video Editing Gig: Portfolio and Networking Tips Even if you don’t plan on starting a YouTube channel, the course will help you get your feet wet with editing: Still feeling lost? We recommend taking this course from successful tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee. Learning editing skills is just half of being a video editor.
You also need to be able to market yourself and find work. Fortunately, Tony had some excellent advice on how to build your portfolio and make connections in the industry. To get a video editing job, you need to prove that you can edit videos. A “demo reel” is a collection of video clips demonstrating different editing techniques and types of projects. Then, post that reel to either YouTube or Vimeo so you can easily share it.
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