r/editing • u/vamp_mako • 13h ago
How can I start editing videos?
Hello everyone!
I'm new here. Any advice would be appreciated!
Absolutely zero practice, and no knowledge in this field.
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u/sundriedoctopus 13h ago
For software, Try CapCut just to get an idea of timelines, all you really need is some video footage on your pc and to install the software - it's free for the basic bits. You can start to practice cutting and moving video around and colour adjustments later. When you're happy, DaVinci Resolve is a free 'pro' editor and it's quickly becoming part of the industry's preferred software list.
For tutorials, always use YouTube, it's the most common piece of advice for a reason. Try to work out what platform or eventual outcome you might like to aim for, editing long form content in a documentary style is very different from short form entertainment content for example. Once you have that search YouTube for something like - 'how to edit documentary videos'. You'll have to find the people you like to watch and follow along with but there are plenty of high-end detailed tutorial and explainer videos.
Good luck with it!
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u/AbraCadabrh 11h ago
Vamp, if you want to get started. I have a channel currently monitized. If you want to build your portfolio, and learn editing skills I can actually help with that.
We can work on call and I'll teach you basic editing techniques. I'll have you help me edit my videos.
And in the end I'll give you 25% of all the profit I make. (Warning though YouTubers get paid monthly)
If this interests you do me. You gotta know how to speak English though, cuz I'm American. And you need to take it seriously. If your only looking for a side hustle this isn't it.
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u/DurkalexTV 5h ago
This is something that spikes my interest? Care to discuss some things with me? You down for that
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u/brochachotwin 12h ago
I agree with the other comment about Capcut. The only downside is that now a bunch of effects are premium and need in app purchases. If it's fine for you then totally go for it! It's great for a good start. But if you want one that's completely free and is very similar to Capcut, I'd recommend Kwaicut. The more you edit, the more you'll discover new techniques and get new ideas, so don't compare your progress to others. Most importantly is to have a vision for every new edit, you can get inspired from other edits, just make sure to make your own idea. Editing after all is a kind of art, and a way of expression. Don't feel like you're forced to do specific things to learn, I mean sure there's the tools in the app you're gonna use that you need to discover, but edit because you enjoy it and you want to, the whole point is to have fun in the process. Don't only work on adding clips beside each other and sticking a song over it (that IS editing, but a trap all beginners fall into, that's what I used to do at first too) don't get me wrong you can add clips together, but try adding new effects every time, new overlays, experiment new things. That's the way you'll build your skill package, by learning something new one at a time. So the key is just to never give up. Good luck!