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I help video editors build a long-term career 💻 | Editor for 14+ years | Husband/father of 3 | Follower of Jesus
Oct 27, 2022 9 tweets 2 min read
To edit effectively, you need the right information. But often it’s either not shared or assumed you already know it.

So how do you get what you need?

Here are 5 sets of questions every editor should ask 🧵 1. Ask about the Project Details

• What is the desired length?
• What hard drive will we use?
• What codec/resolution/frame rate is the footage?
• What is the delivery format?
• When is the hard due date?
• Who is watching the video?
• Where will they watch it?
Jun 28, 2022 26 tweets 15 min read
Pricing video editing jobs is hard.

I’ve earned $14/hr and $500/hr.

Here’s everything I’ve learned 🧵 What matters most is how you think about money. If you think:
- I don't deserve that much
- It's hard to make money
- There's a limited supply

Instead think:
- I am worth it
- There is more than enough
- Money is a sign you helped someone
Apr 28, 2022 9 tweets 3 min read
As a freelance video editor, one of the most helpful things I've done in the past year is define my process.

Most projects go through the same steps. Here are mine 👇
#postchat #FreelanceChat Step 1: Conversation
• Chat about the project
• I take lots of notes and ask questions about their passion for the topic, big wins, etc

(I need to add: schedule the next follow-up call before hanging up)