How to Start Making Money with Video Skills (Even as a Beginner).
Introduction.
We see videos on social media, in ads, on YouTube, in courses. Someone makes them, shoots them and edits them. And you can make money off this as a complete beginner. You don’t have to be a pro at it. All you need are some hard skills, and a strategy to approach this in the best way. So let’s dive into this, and figure out how to start making money as a video beginner.
- Start with What You Have
Some people feel like they need to buy some crazy equipment before they can start making money. That’s not the case. Your clients don’t care about your equipment. They care about the quality of your work. And if you don’t have an expensive camera, there are always some other options. Here are a few things you can use:
Your smartphone
Any editing program (even iMovie or DaVinci resolve)
Natural light
Just make sure your videos are clean, easy to watch and not too long.
- Learn the Most In-Demand Skills
Some video editing skills are more in-demand than others. So if you want to make money as fast as possible, you need to learn them first. Here are some of the most in-demand skills in the video editing world:
Making social media videos (for TikTok, Reels or Shorts)
Basic editing (cuts, subtitles, music)
Basic color correction
These skills are pretty easy to learn, and they are very in-demand.
- Build a Simple Portfolio
Nobody is going to pay you if you don’t have any experience. But how do you get experience if nobody pays you? The answer is simple. You just create videos for imaginary clients. Here are a few ways to do it:
Make videos for imaginary brands
Make vlogs
Copy the style of some other creators
You need around 3 to 5 videos to start with. That’s it.
- Find Your First Clients
Your first clients won’t come to you. You need to approach them, show your work, and offer your services. Here are a few places to start:
DM small businesses and bloggers on Instagram
Sign up on freelance platforms (like Upwork)
Ask your friends or some local businesses
Just show them what you can do, and tell them what you need.
- Start Small, Then Raise Your Price
Don’t wait until you know everything. Start charging a low fee, gain some experience, and then raise your price. Remember, progress is better than perfection.
- Focus on Results, Not Just Videos
Your clients don’t just want a video. They want the results that this video is going to bring them. For example, they want more views, more engagement, more sales etc. If you understand that, you will become way more valuable.
Conclusion
Video editing is a great skill to make money from. And you don’t have to be a pro to start. You just need to start, gain some experience, and then improve. The sooner you start, the better. So don’t wait for anything. Take action, and start making money with video.