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so first off, because I dont exactly have all that time, I was thinking for a while I should focus on getting one-time clients where i edit just a single video for them as a commission, and not work for anyone long term, because it could probably be complicated trying to consistently deliver when I have other priorities, so i want to ask, does anyone have experience in this, and if so how do i actually go about approaching and delivering on these? I was also wondering about both an editing portfolio (i wanted to set up as a website, but i'm not sure if the website builder I'm using allows me to edit the website further to include new additions to my portfolio as time goes on (carrd.io), so if any of you have experience with using this, or have better free alternatives, then id appreciate your help), as well as a easy to use payment method which my client may be able to pay me for my work fairly easily with fairly good security/anonymity, so help would be greatly appreciated, feel free to dm me and thanks in advance

What’s up y’all, I wanted to make this post because I see a lot of aspiring editors making the same mistake when they start their journey... They try to jump straight from point A (beginner) to point B (pro editor) without mastering the foundations. And I get it, who doesn’t want to know how to create those Iman Gadzhi animations, they’re sick 😭 But here’s the thing: when you’re spending hours trying to recreate the cool animations you see in those videos, you’re not really learning editing—you’re learning animation. And animation is not the most important part of editing. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// What Editors Are Missing 💻 There are critical, foundational skills that are often skipped over, yet these are the very skills that will turn you into a great editor. If you skip these, you’ll never develop a true understanding of what makes an edit good. Let’s break down what you should be focusing on instead: 1. Understand Why We Edit 🧠 Editing isn’t just about making things look cool. Every cut, transition, and effect should serve a purpose. Whether it’s keeping the audience engaged, telling a story, or building emotion, you need to understand why you’re making each edit. 2. Create Emotion in Your Edits 🥹 Emotion is at the heart of every great video. It’s your job as an editor to evoke the right feelings at the right moments. Are you using pacing, music, and visuals to make your audience feel something? If your edits don’t spark emotion, they’ll fall flat. 3. Tell a Story with Your Edits 🗣️ The ability to tell a story through editing is one of the most overlooked but essential skills. Editing is about crafting a narrative, not just piecing together clips. You need to understand the arc of the story, how to build tension, and how to deliver a satisfying payoff. 4. Maintain Rhythm and Flow 🎢 This is one of the biggest mistakes I see new editors make, they don’t understand rhythm and flow. The timing of your cuts and the pacing of your video can make or break how engaging it is. A great edit feels seamless, where every cut feels natural, and the flow keeps the audience hooked from start to finish.

Looking for cinematic stuff, fancy ones, but also some bold etc

What’s up y’all, I want to tell you about one of the biggest mistakes editors and creators make when editing their videos. And that mistake is jumping straight into editing without a plan ❌📄 /////////////////////////////////////////////////// Here’s why planning is so important and how you can do it effectively. Editing isn’t just about throwing clips together. It’s about telling a story in a way that makes sense and keeps the audience engaged. When you plan your edit, you’re able to: - Craft a Better Story: You know the story you want to tell, so your edits serve that story instead of feeling random or disconnected. - Save Time: By having a roadmap, you won’t waste time guessing where to cut or what footage to use. - Improve Flow: You’ll avoid choppy pacing and confusing sequences because you’ve already planned how the story will unfold. /////////////////////////////////////////////////// So how do you actually plan your edit? Here are some actionable steps you can take: 1. Write the events in your story using the “And, But, Therefore” storytelling structure ✍️ Start by writing out each event in your story, but as you write the events, write them in a way like this: “This happened, and then this event happens (and), but then that happened (but) therefore another thing happened, (therefore)” and so on. By writing the story this way, you get a clear idea of how to structure the video and you can then figure out how to show these moments in the video, using edits that reinforce the flow of the story. 2. Identify key moments 🔑 Once you’ve outlined the story, identify the most important moments or beats that need to be highlighted. This could be a key reaction, a big reveal, or a turning point in the story. Knowing these moments helps guide where your focus should be in the edit. 3. Organize your footage 📁 Before you start editing, go through all your footage and separate the clips that support the planned story structure on different layers of the timeline so you know what clips to use and not use.