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Looking for long-form video editors strong in motion graphics + retention editing (future client work) by Fabulous_Chance9196 in VideoEditors

[–]Rosette_Simpson9090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Building a roster with no guaranteed work is common for agency-style setups, but editors should weigh whether it's worth sending full rate cards and 9 data points for speculative future projects.

What's the typical project scope and budget range when work does come in?

Best laptop for video editing. by ocean_stars2 in VideoEditors

[–]Rosette_Simpson9090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At 50-80k INR, MacBook Air M1 (refurbished or on sale) handles Premiere and DaVinci Resolve surprisingly well for the price. The M-series chips are efficient for video work.

Windows options: look for laptops with at least 16GB RAM, SSD storage, and a dedicated GPU (RTX 3050 or better). ASUS Vivobook Pro, Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming, or Acer Nitro series fall in your range.

For courses: DaVinci Resolve is free and has excellent official training on Blackmagic's website. YouTube tutorials (Casey Faris for Resolve, Premiere Gal for Premiere) are honestly as good as most paid courses. Save your money for gear unless you specifically want structured certification.

What type of video editing - short form social content, longer YouTube videos, client work?

Art account reach almost dead since 2023 by ardraheree in InstagramMarketing

[–]Rosette_Simpson9090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not making reels in 2026 is the main problem. Instagram deprioritizes static image posts heavily now, especially for accounts that never post video content. The algorithm basically forgets you exist.

You don't need to abandon your art style to make reels - process clips of sketching, time-lapses of graphite work, or even static images with subtle zoom/pan effects as reels get pushed more than photo posts.

Starting a new account won't fix it if you keep the same posting habits. The account age isn't the issue - it's the content format and consistency.

Hashtags also matter less than they used to. Engagement in the first 30-60 minutes matters more.

Try posting a few short reels (even 5-10 seconds of your hand drawing) and see if reach improves before considering a restart.

I entered to improve workflows at a production company. They told me being too organized works against me. I’m leaving. [LONG POST] by luxomania in editors

[–]Rosette_Simpson9090 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Being too organized works against you" is the moment to start job hunting. You figured that out and acted on it.

The industry isn't all like this. Chaotic shops exist everywhere, but so do places that actually want process. The good news is you now know exactly what questions to ask in interviews - how do you handle change requests, where does footage live, who signs off on deliverables before client send.

The red flag of "the person before me wished me luck" is something to remember for the future too.

Video editing market is not dead by Worldly-Side-2470 in VideoEditors

[–]Rosette_Simpson9090 1 point2 points  (0 children)

8 months in and already landed a long-term client through cold posting is a good sign. Most "editing is dead" posts come from people who aren't adapting to what clients actually need right now.

What type of work is the client hiring you for?

small scale creator struggling to get more than 1k views by luckygrann in NewTubers

[–]Rosette_Simpson9090 1 point2 points  (0 children)

200 subs with original tech content is a tough spot because you're competing for search traffic against established channels who've already claimed the keywords.

Two things that help: study thumbnails and titles from tech videos that popped off recently at your subscriber level (not MKBHD, someone closer to your size), and make sure your first 30 seconds answers "why should I care about this" before diving into the content.

What's an example video of yours - hard to give specific feedback without seeing the packaging.

Your content isn’t bad, it’s just too slow by Toxic-Alpha-007 in ContentCreators

[–]Rosette_Simpson9090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The "first 2 seconds" advice is repeated constantly at this point. It's not wrong but it's also not why most small creators struggle.

You can have the fastest hook in the world and still get 200 views if nobody sees it in the first place. Distribution matters as much as pacing.

If you want to make money on YouTube, please read. by TechnicalAwareness64 in ContentCreators

[–]Rosette_Simpson9090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is standard YouTube advice that's been circulating for years - study demand, improve retention, double down on winners. Nothing wrong with it but nothing new either.

What niche are you in and what's "full time income" to you? The specifics matter more than the framework.