https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/Freelance-Editing-Essentials-Launch-and-Build-Your-Video-Editing-Career-with-Confidence/630423223

There are a lot of things Ryan Kao wishes he had known before starting his career as a freelance video editor and cinematographer. From learning editing essentials to finding his distinctive visual style to properly managing client projects and marketing himself on social media, developing skills like these have helped Ryan go on to secure opportunities with brands like Nike, Adidas, and IKEA as well as cultivate a community of almost 250K across YouTube and Instagram.   Now, Ryan wants to share everything he’s learned about starting a career in freelance editing and things he wished he could’ve told himself when he got started. In this class, you’ll learn the must-knows of a successful video editing freelance career, common mistakes and pitfalls and how to avoid them, and general tools to help you develop strong client relationships.

With Ryan as your guide, you’ll:

• Decide which of the three video editor types you are
• Discover key editing terms, skills, and definitions
• Define your editing rate and what success means to you
• Learn the exact steps to take to get your career started

Plus, Ryan will share a downloadable guidebook that will help you through your first few months of becoming a freelance video editor.

Whether you’ve been exploring the idea of freelance editing for a while and are looking for a way to jumpstart your career or you are an entry-level editor who is looking to gain more confidence and a better understanding of the industry, you’ll leave this class knowing what it’s like to be a full-time freelance editor and what actionable steps to take towards your dream career.