Career Questions tagged Editing

What are the best ways to gain experience in the film and video editing field?
For quite a while I've been steadily teaching myself how to edit with software such as DaVinci Resolve (best free editing software imo, but it's resource intensive) because I'm interested in video editing and would love to work as an editor out of high school, preferably through freelance work.

How do you know which type of Editor you want to be?
I am thinking of pursuing editing as a career, but I do not know if I should pursue an editing job for magazines, newspapers, or books, or go into advertising. I know advertising is where the money is at, but I love to read. I applied for my school's yearbook class to get some experience, but I...

How do editors find work/commissions?
I am a student in a film class where we do some filming, but mostly editing. I'm considering this for a career, but I don't know how to find work as an editor or how to promote my work/portfolio.

Editing on computer?
what editing software is best for producing films on a chromebook?

I wish to create a platform that talks about issues pertaining to ex prisoner after their sentence, relapse into criminal behavior and other related issue but then I have no idea on how to go about it especially with my little to no know knowledge about editing photos and videos. How do I start? #EOY22
I wish to create a platform that talks about issues pertaining to ex prisoner after their sentence, relapse into criminal behavior and other related issue but then I have no idea on how to go about it especially with my little to no know knowledge about editing photos and videos. How do I...

What video editing software should I use on my phone?
I want to make my videos look really good for tiktok and maybe eventually youtube but I don't know what video editing software to use and I don't want to just put it on said app straight off my phone if I didn't film it there in the first place. I have capcut but I want something else free and...


What ways can I promote my edits/videos on social media?
I sometimes post them on tiktok or Instagram but I get tired and loss motivation to continue. Any one can answer.

I looking to be a film and video editor
I have 5 questions about this job
1. What is the best place to start practicing
2. What are some programs to have/avoid
3. Wat are good schools to go to
4. What is the best way to practice
5. What is your favorite part of the job

How much time do you have to work while being a film and video editor.
Please answer.

Are you able to make friends while being a film and video editor
This is a very important question and a answer would be greatly appreciated.

Are you able to make lots of money by being a film and video editor.
Please elaborate on the question.

What is your favorite project you have completed while being a film and video editor.
I am researching this career.

What is your favorite part of being a film and video editor.
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What should you major in if you are interested in being a video editor ?
#college-major #major #video-editor #editing

what careers is involved with business and editing?
#career #business #entrepreneur #editing

What are good editing soft wares for streamer/content creators who have just started out, and what should they try to get later on?
I want to become a gaming content creator but i'm not really sure what are good editing soft wares since I just started out and I also want to know what I should get later on #technology #streaming #editing

What's a good career for a editor
16 yr old editor #editing #editor #social-work

What should you major in if you are interested in video editing and graphic design.
#graphic-designer #graphic-design #video-editing #editing



As an aspiring film editor, how do I build my portfolio so people actually know that I can edit?
#film #editing #cinema #portfolio #videos #projects #filmediting #television

what are some possible career's that involve editing (with adobe after effects)
I've been editing for fun for over 3 years and I wanted to see if there are any side hustles that I can do in the future? #college #editing #adobe #ae #aftereffects

What do I use to edit my videos?/How do I learn to edit better?
I am 11 so I am not the best at video editing and I have no idea what to use. Btw I will be on a laptop/monitor.
#software #programming #editing

How do I pick a major for my future carrer
I'm a sophomore in high school and I enjoy editing and film making I'm not sure what to major in though #college-major #high-school #carrer #film #editing

Should I self publish my book even though I want to be an editor/publisher?
I started writing (and may illustrate) a children's picture book in my spare time. I spoke to a few different professors at my college about it and they all recommended I self publish it for a few reasons: it's faster, I get more control over what the end result looks like, and I would be...

I'm a sophomore in high school and I'm exploring my career options. What are some career options that align with these interests and what are some helpful next steps I can take in the near future?
At school I'm mostly interested in English while my hobbies include writing, criticizing or praising movies and music, photography, and anything that has to do with design or visual art. Topics that intrigue me are politics, debate, and changing the world for the...

What professions combine an interest in English and Environmental Studies?
I'm slightly more passionate about English than Environmental Studies because I'm not into STEM-heavy subjects and would prefer to not take STEM classes, so on the ES side I'd prefer something related to Environmental Studies instead of Environmental Science. I enjoy the sustainability part of...

Where can I develop my writing skills while still making money for college?
I'm fresh out of high school, and I've been writing short, fictional stories for 3+ years now. I've done a bit of research and it seems like all of the quick money is in copywriting, article writing, or editing. I feel like I'm quite skilled at fictional writing, but I have no idea where to...

I want to have a my career in filmmaking field. I'm 18 yo, uncertain about what to do in future. I want to start learning about dop, writing, editing and direction. Whats the best way for me to start?
I just turned 18 and I'm so so passionate about films. I don't have unrealistic expectations of being a star director or so. I just want to be a part of filmmaking process. #film #college #art #career #careeradvice #filmmaking #editing #direction #cinematography #dop #screenplay #creativewriting