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Adiel
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What resource do you recommend to someone who is learning video editing without a course?
I am someone who wants to become a content creator and I believe I have access to free learning tools when it comes to video editing.
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Annaleigh Niedzielski
Videographer, Producer, Assistant Director
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Hi Adriel! If you’re learning video editing without a formal course, there are tons of great resources out there, especially since you have access to free tools! One of the best places to start is YouTube; there are loads of channels dedicated to video editing tutorials. Channels like Peter McKinnon, Film Riot, and Justin Odisho offer fantastic tips and tricks for both beginners and more advanced editors. Plus, they break things down in a way that’s easy to understand, which is super helpful when you’re just starting out.
Another awesome resource is Adobe Premiere Pro’s official website, where they have free tutorials and guides. Even if you’re using a different editing software, the principles of editing are pretty universal, so you can apply what you learn there to whatever program you're using.
Don’t forget about online communities too! Websites like Reddit have subreddits like r/VideoEditing where you can ask questions, share your work, and get feedback from other editors. Just being part of a community can help keep you motivated and give you new ideas.
Lastly, practice is key! Try to create short videos, whether it’s vlogs, tutorials, or just fun edits. The more you practice, the more comfortable you’ll become. Remember, the learning curve can be steep at first, but with the right resources and practice, you’ll get the hang of it in no time!
Another awesome resource is Adobe Premiere Pro’s official website, where they have free tutorials and guides. Even if you’re using a different editing software, the principles of editing are pretty universal, so you can apply what you learn there to whatever program you're using.
Don’t forget about online communities too! Websites like Reddit have subreddits like r/VideoEditing where you can ask questions, share your work, and get feedback from other editors. Just being part of a community can help keep you motivated and give you new ideas.
Lastly, practice is key! Try to create short videos, whether it’s vlogs, tutorials, or just fun edits. The more you practice, the more comfortable you’ll become. Remember, the learning curve can be steep at first, but with the right resources and practice, you’ll get the hang of it in no time!
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to answer my question. This information was very helpful!
Adiel
Michelle M.
Entertainment Industry
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Adiel !
It's great that you're venturing into User Generated Content. That is a wonderful career choice and you've asked one of the most important questions !
There are some free software available, but always check if it's free for little options or free for a period of time. You may want to take some free training online as a supplement since you will pursue this for free. Also make sure that the free software that you choose has the features you will need. Also, you can see if the software includes tutorials. After a while, you may consider purchasing software as you learn more.
Some software that you can look into are Adobe Express, DaVinci Resolve, OpenShot, Canva Video Editor, Shotcut, and Lightworks. Also do an online search for additional software and make sure what the "free" conditions are and if that will work for you. For free training for video editing, visit the following websites: Udemy, Skillshare, Domestika, Great Learning and WsCube Tech. Whichever learning website you find, make sure it is based in the U.S. so that the courses will gear you to the training used in the U.S.
And just as an aside, if you want to possibly get paid to do UGC projects remotely in addition to your own productions, register at Backstage because they have notices for UGC projects and if you are chosen, you can make a few extra bucks here and there. They describe what the content should be and if you like the theme, you just send them a short video of what they ask for. They will use that as an audition to choose people for their project. The notices for this from Backstage will come to your e-mail inbox.
There are also a lot of instructional videos on You Tube that present video editing and they are very helpful and, of course, free. Just go to You Tube and type in "video editing instruction" and many videos will come up. So, the best resource for free video editing training is indeed the internet. Later on you can consider if you'd want to go to college or a technical school to formally learn video editing, but I think you can learn enough on your own to be a content creator.
I hope that this was helpful to start you out and I wish you all the best pursuing UGC ! Have fun !
It's great that you're venturing into User Generated Content. That is a wonderful career choice and you've asked one of the most important questions !
There are some free software available, but always check if it's free for little options or free for a period of time. You may want to take some free training online as a supplement since you will pursue this for free. Also make sure that the free software that you choose has the features you will need. Also, you can see if the software includes tutorials. After a while, you may consider purchasing software as you learn more.
Some software that you can look into are Adobe Express, DaVinci Resolve, OpenShot, Canva Video Editor, Shotcut, and Lightworks. Also do an online search for additional software and make sure what the "free" conditions are and if that will work for you. For free training for video editing, visit the following websites: Udemy, Skillshare, Domestika, Great Learning and WsCube Tech. Whichever learning website you find, make sure it is based in the U.S. so that the courses will gear you to the training used in the U.S.
And just as an aside, if you want to possibly get paid to do UGC projects remotely in addition to your own productions, register at Backstage because they have notices for UGC projects and if you are chosen, you can make a few extra bucks here and there. They describe what the content should be and if you like the theme, you just send them a short video of what they ask for. They will use that as an audition to choose people for their project. The notices for this from Backstage will come to your e-mail inbox.
There are also a lot of instructional videos on You Tube that present video editing and they are very helpful and, of course, free. Just go to You Tube and type in "video editing instruction" and many videos will come up. So, the best resource for free video editing training is indeed the internet. Later on you can consider if you'd want to go to college or a technical school to formally learn video editing, but I think you can learn enough on your own to be a content creator.
I hope that this was helpful to start you out and I wish you all the best pursuing UGC ! Have fun !
I appreciate your input and advice very much!
Adiel
Glad it was helpful !
Michelle M.
Steward "Tony" Pacheco
Minister, USMC Vet, John C. Maxwell Cert. Coach, Trainer, Speaker, Teacher, Straight Shooter
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To become a content creator, one must carefully decide the subject of content they want to specialize in. That would take some time to determine based on the variety of interests you hold close to the heart. Choosing is difficult because your interests are based on whether you are a novice or an SME on the subject(s).
Now learning without an investment for training, can only be accomplished on your desire along with the level of commitment (HEART) you have for this pursuit. You MUST do much research to learn what technologies are compatible with the majority of platforms available and learn those technologies in order to post to a larger audiance.
The most popular formats will determine your training direction but we can not really give you a direction as formats come and go as well as change and charge. Start simple and play with some of the dedecated tools offered by your favorite platforms. Upload your draft projects to your own private pages so that you can edit and check the flow of your ceration. Hook up with others and share personal pitfalls. its not work if your having fu! So go have fun!
Now learning without an investment for training, can only be accomplished on your desire along with the level of commitment (HEART) you have for this pursuit. You MUST do much research to learn what technologies are compatible with the majority of platforms available and learn those technologies in order to post to a larger audiance.
The most popular formats will determine your training direction but we can not really give you a direction as formats come and go as well as change and charge. Start simple and play with some of the dedecated tools offered by your favorite platforms. Upload your draft projects to your own private pages so that you can edit and check the flow of your ceration. Hook up with others and share personal pitfalls. its not work if your having fu! So go have fun!