gio | Video Editor

@Arran_edits05 great advice!

@Giox_iv Main thing is you have to find editing the given video actually fun! - so find a niche where you can enjoy it easily Extra things that help are obviously the monetary incentives and editing for a big channel.

Pouring a month of your soul into a video, then seeing the timeline, is enough to make a grown man cry. 🥲

@Osmbproduction definetly finding clients... spamming outreach is a wild experience

As a video editor, what drains you more? -Perfecting the edit -Finding clients

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If video editing were really “easy,” everyone would be a video editor — and clients wouldn’t exist. The truth is: editing is a craft. It takes patience, precision, creative judgment, and years of practice to turn raw footage into a story that actually connects. A video editor is a video editor. Not a graphic designer. Not a web developer. Not “someone who can do everything.” Respect the craft. Value the skill. Because great editing isn’t done by everyone — it’s done by professionals who understand every frame, every cut, and every moment.

@DorcasOkiokio systemized breaks can often help though! knowing when and what to do on breaks can be extremely beneficial for editing.

I really envy editors who can edit for 7 hours straight like i could never and believe me I've tried

@byjoni_ what would be your biggest tip to increase long term pay/outputs?

5 habits that are killing your video editing career: • No outreach • Watching tutorials • No time-management • Grinding without breaks • Focusing on short-term money Fix these and you'll be in the top 10%.

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@Giox_iv very true. its like 20 minutes

I used to spend 10 hours editing a video. But made 0 progress. Why? Distractions. Once I implemented: → Time-blocking → No phone policy → Focus management My productivity went through the roof.

@Vesparvfx this is facts

@Giox_iv "just put the reps in" is true but completely useless advice when someone doesn't know what reps to do

one of the biggest struggles for editors is building a solid brand/online presence but this is solved just the same as every other problem. just put the reps in.

@ahmadelhajii fye

@Giox_iv 100% agree i learned so much when i was a freelancer am not saying to skip it, am saying to not get suck there

I quit video editing while making $5,700/month. Here's why? as most of you know I went from zero to well over $5,000/month in less than 6 months as a video editor most people dream to make such income, me too but i quite, not because it wasnt good money but it had no future, let me explain freelancing is a Great way to make income from home but at the end of the day its just an online job Meaning that your still trading your time for money and that is not scalable it wasnt worth it for me, espcially long-term i much rather build an actual business and make some real money So I walked away to build something that could run without me i come across @theaymanarab on twitter generating 6 figurs a month at 21yo, i knew i had to start an agency too on the way i got side tracked and ended up coaching 200+ freelancers and helping them generate multiple 6 figures after a while I went all in on building a content agency It wasn't easy. Made some moves I'm not proud of. Had some ugly months But I'd rather struggle building something real than stay comfortable building nothing PS: Freelancing is a great start to make money online but it isnt a long-term plan unless ur happying make couple thousand a month.

@david_fisara one thing about editing that still get's on my nerves is sound design

What's one thing in editing that still frustrates you no matter how experienced you get?

@dannyrio_ this is so true- use ae for advanced visuals and specific scenes... the grunt work should be done in premiere pro

I can't believe im saying this, but please do not cut or edit full videos in After Effects. Your workflow is so slow, your videos are so bad, and you will have to spend 5x longer on a video than you anticipated.

would u post this ad?

@abdelghani25k I really like the color design, i think that this is an often overlooked aspect of editing. How did you get it??

Been working on something new lately This one pushed me out of my comfort zone What catches your eye first?

@Khaledvfx Would you recommend learning both and toggling between the two? I'm interested in learning Davinci and adding it to my stack

In the video editing world, there’s always been an ongoing debate: which software truly stands out? Over the years, many editors have shared strong opinions about features, performance, and workflow when it comes to DaVinci Resolve Studio and Adobe Premiere Pro. As a professional video editor who actively uses both, here’s my honest take: Both tools are powerful, just in different ways. DaVinci Resolve Studio excels in: Advanced color grading [arguably industry-leading] Node based workflow for precision Built in VFX and audio [Fusion & Fairlight] Adobe Premiere Pro shines in: Smooth editing workflow and timeline flexibility Seamless integration with After Effects & Photoshop Faster turnaround for content heavy projects My discovery? It’s not about which is “better”, it’s about which fits your workflow and the story you’re trying to tell. For high-end color and finishing > DaVinci For speed, collaboration, and content creation > Premiere Pro As creatives, the real advantage isn’t the tool, it’s how well you use it. What’s your go-to editing software and why?

pov: you re edit a gym ad

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