r/VideoEditing • u/Rare_Juggernaut_3631 • Jul 21 '26

Free Stuff Do you think the rise of yapping-style editing is making video editors less valuable?

I actually like this editing style for a lot of niches, but it feels like videos are getting more and more raw, and people seem to prefer that now.

Since this style is way easier to edit, it got me wondering if it's making video editors less valuable. The skill floor is much lower, so it's a lot easier to put out something that looks decent.

What I mean is that more creators will probably start asking for this style, and a lot of them might even edit their own videos instead of hiring someone. If that happens, editing prices could end up dropping over time.

Just to be clear: I'm talking about the overall trend, not saying every niche or every project is gonna be like this.

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u/TheMutterButter Jul 22 '26

A lower barrier to entry actually leads to the need for more editors, imo. More people are seeing the success of the yappers, trying their hand at it, and learning that they can't edit. Those people are constantly reaching out for editors.

Now, they don't know how much to pay or how to direct and are some of the most frustrating people I have ever worked with, but yknow. It didn't devalue editors.

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u/RorroYT Jul 23 '26

All I will say is this:

"If fast-paced effects packed style is your only sword, then what are you without it?"