How to become a freelance video editor ?

Just that you thought and decided to become a freelancer , congratulations to you, I congratulate you because you will make great progress and get rid of slavery and will achieve what you want from success, because you will become a free businessman and achieve your financial freedom, I do not oppose the idea of ​​working in the company and waking up all Morning and going to work not vice versa, but in order to achieve your financial freedom you must change the way you think about things, now let's get from this thing I want to tell you not to hurry and not to facilitate things, today I will present to you the conditions that you must meet in order to start in Self-employment in general, and then I will go to start self-employment in the field of montage and content making, I hope to inform you with the information that I have available so do not skimp on your friends and share with them the content if you see it useful for them.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE START IN FREELANCE ? 

All you must know, my dear reader, is whether you really meet these conditions or not, if you meet them then start without hesitation and see you later from the big successful people, if your answer is no this does not mean that you forget what you aspire to, but it will serve as an incentive for you In order to develop your capabilities and achieve these conditions.

What are the conditions?

-Do you have little experience in editing and editing videos? (No need to worry about this aspect. Once you read this text now, you are on the right track. You will invest with us a few hours of your time and you will learn a lot of things and we will save you time as well).

-Do you have enough money to live for at least three months?

-Do you see yourself have the will and the will to achieve success (because everything relates to you and you are the one who determines your destiny) If you see yourself love this work and are fond of it, welcome you, I trust you very much that you will reach your goal .

Well that is enough now that you can start your career in self-employment, by following these tips that I will present to you today.

The biggest speculation toward turning into an independent video editorial manager is, by a long shot, the genuine altering hardware.

Unlike working at a media production office or agency, though, this cost will come straight from your pockets.

When first starting out, you’ll need things like a heavy-duty computer and video editing software like after effect , final cut pro , adobe premiere pro , or filmora 

Filmora is the perfect video editor for beginners and intermediate users. The special effects and features in Filmora are easy-to-use and work great for ALL Creators.

Additional must-haves may also include high-quality headphones and an external hard drive.

Chances are, you already have some of these items for completing hobby editing projects. Keep in mind, though, that freelancing could very likely require upgrades to your current equipment now or in the near future.

Realize your business strategy

Why doesn’t everyone work for themselves? If you have any experience being self-employed, you know that one of the top answers to that question is the amount of behind-the-scenes work that’s required.

As a freelance video editor, you won’t just be responsible for editing and other related tasks.

You’ll also need to worry about:

Drafting contracts

Scheduling your time

Finding new clients

Sending out invoices

Filing your taxes

And that’s just the tip of the clerical iceberg.

With that said, freelancing in any form is extremely rewarding. If you have what it takes to be a self-sufficient entrepreneur, it’s your duty to go for it.

Plus, the business side of freelancing has become much easier to manage in recent years. With the development of software like invoicely, day-to-day tasks like invoicing and expense tracking just take a few clicks of your mouse.

How Much Money do Freelance Video Editors Make?

It’s important to follow your passion, especially when it comes to a long-term career. At the end of the day, though, we all work to make a living.

So, can you rely on freelance video editing to pay the bills? Or, will you forever be stuck taking on editing as a side gig?

Depending on location, experience, talent, and niche, U.S. video editors averaged $35.36 per hour in 2020

Of course, everyone’s experience will vary. And since these numbers come from working editors, not just freelancers, they might not offer a perfect representation.