How Much Should You Charge For Video Editing?

You can copy and paste the contract template into your own, new google doc (or whatever else you want to use) - PLEASE do not request edit access to the document as it will not be granted.

i still dont understand, do you get paid for how many hours you spent editing the video or for how long the video ur editing is? because if its the first option then i think its super dumb because u can just sit and waste time or work slow or even lie about time?

I'm from the Philippines and I used to work for a tech company and TV network, you could say I'm a bit above intermediate level but I earn about 500 USD per month minus tax. Sad. hehe

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Thank you man, really finding your videos helpful

Very helpful, thank you!

I just wanna edit reels for people. But since I'm a novice, I think I'm gonna keep it low.

Thank you! I'm about to start editing my first Premiere Pro project for another fellow videographer. I'm only doing transitions, motion tracked titles and SFX, but its great to know that there is more things I could do to be more professional and make a good impression!

Hello are you finding someone who will edit videos?

Thank you for this video

lifesaver, thank you!

Even though one size definitely does not fit all situations for an hourly rate, this is definitely the best video on the subject telling you how to figure it out! Thank you!

Yeaah, I spent like 500 hours working for about 5USD/hour, because I´m scared the client will go away..

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What if you are a creator who is JUST starting out? How much is acceptable? I don't have 500 dollars per video. I am chopping about 20 hours worth of footage into around 300 minutes or so with not a whole lot of adding, coloring, whatever. It's just cuts and maybe a beginning and ending screen.

This was great information sir!!!

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Thank you for the info and contract template!! 😊

Im a sports videographer/editor who works mainly with high schoolers. I try to keep the fact that they are young and broke in mind… any advice? I’m currently charging around $75 for highlight videos that are less than 60sec long. Is that too much or too little money?

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Have to say I whole heartedly disagree with every point in this video. Never written a contract, charge a lump sum every time and that works perfectly for me. Don't have rounds and rounds of revisions, I get paid up front, don't mess around with contracts and never had problems

How much should I pay an editor for minecraft videos? I want high quality videos w/ facecam and custom subtitles, and I know someone who can do it. What is your input?

love the template thank you

can i use the template?

This was so good! Thank you brother!

Thank you for your input. This helped tremendously.

Well done 👏🏾 👏🏾 very informative

Amazing break down. Thank you.

Great info.

Bro that helped alot thanks

I’ve been charging a lump sum rate per video for ages, from $50-100 and they take me a day. I feel my skill set is fairly decent but I struggle to find people willing to invest the money.

Great video! Thank you! I e been out of the editing game for a few years so this was very helpful.

Uh this video is old I hope someone answers. What about down payments? I’ve had people drop out after the first draft and I’m left working on something for hours and get nothing.

Great tips, thank you for putting this together!

How could i have a copy of the contract?

but how are they gonna know how many hours it takes you so they can pay you ?

qq am i a bad editor if i take like a bit long editing?

Hi
I client sent me a 10mins video that was recorded upside down .said I should flip ,loop for hour and also add a theme song .how much do I charge?

ARE U A BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE OR EXPERT?

Lump>>>

So, I'm starting to edit for my friend and once I start charging which will be the next video, should I receive the money first than start to edit the video and if the person doesn't like the edit, I can either change it or refund?

i know it's been two years but what is your opinion on sample editing? i applied ( through twitter cause they tweeted needing a video editor ) to a company and they asked me to edit a video that would've been practically good to go to post when i was done BUT they wanted it to be considered as a sampling to see if i can edit in their style, i said no and they told me that no company will hire me without me doing one free video for them as a sample work... was it wrong for me to reject the video? should i be doing sample editing?

Good tips. 2 things I'd mention: 1. The cheaper the client, the more of a PITA they will be. Guaranteed. Someone who knows and wants quality is willing to pay for it. People who don't know vidoe think it's just a matter of pushing a couple of buttons. They have no clue why it costs so much so they're not willing to pay for it and/or they will expect more and more and more. 2. The only "friends" to do business with are people who were clients FIRST. Friends and family will expect you to give them a "family" rate. Even if they don't outright say so, they will think it. Doing business with someone you knew before you went into business is the best way to lose that relationship.

Thank you for this video, really helped me out a lot!!

This video was super helpful I'm planning on starting a video editing business soon this was what I struggled on I got the experience but not the price now I know more of what to expect

If the video is for a company that will increase sales by having your video, you can charge way more to begin with