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.
It’s also good to include a Point of Contact in the contract - basically an “I won’t take revisions from anyone else” clause. It really helps out when suddenly there’s a lot of fingers in the creative pie.
@@rdstudios-production I can’t remember exact wording, but having a section that includes a name (most likely the person paying, but sometimes appointed person, ie might be a creative director if dealing with a business) that states that only revisions asked for by the named person will be actioned. It gives you something to fall back on if suddenly another person becomes involved in the project and has opinions. I’ve found with creative projects that they tend to get shown around to gather opinions, and it’s good when/if those opinions come to you that you have a guideline on when you do or don’t action. If you receive one, you can then query with your point of contact to get approval before actioning.
@@kindadorkyfuntimes Hey man, super helpful. Keeps all thos cooks out of the kitchen. I always ask who are the decision makers and what is your process? Nobody ever has a process for stuff like this but it forces them to fake it and create one. I then will ask for timely and consolidated feedback so that when jan the janitor asks about that drone shot I would say "hey let's wait until you have all of your thoughts in one place otherwise the editor (me) will charge us extra. hahahaha
Thank you so much for this video. I just finished watching a depressing couple of videos giving advice on how to low-ball editors down to $8 per hour, or even $2.50 per hour.
@@DeZzBeZooked I can't give you an exact figure because it all depends on the details of the job but if you are a beginner, to be fair, you should be charging less than someone who has more expereince than you. To give you a base price, the average editor in the USA charges around $27.50 per hour. So you're rate would be a bit less.
@@videoeditinglifestyle im not saying my rate is $20 an hour its $20 a video Meaning if i spent 2 hours on the video thats $10 an hour But say like 6 hours $3 an hour
Thankyou buddy. I always wonder what to charge on freelancing sites but didn't have any idea untill i saw this useful video. Sending love from Pakistan 🇵🇰
You are so right about contracts, I have been doing editing since the Betacam days and there are so many people that "Con" you even friends! I once shot an entire movie as one camera man and was told that I was to edit with all the other camera shots taken elsewhere. The video work took many months and all the shots were shown to the producer before deciding on the play list. I had all the original footage on tape and disk, only to be told that the whole project was to be sent to another editor... and please send us all your footage ! What? No pay for my work? I still have the footage as I refused to give it to them but what good is it to me, Zip!
It really helped, thank you. What I get screwed with is revisions or changes, and it happened many times that after many revisions and changes at the end they wanted things reverted to the first version I shared with them.
Big fan of your work mate! Yes I feel that I fall in the category of not charging enough for editing.. Clients have ZERO understanding in terms of the hours that go into the process and the arthritis pain we start to get warning up in our wrist... This all started as my passion, now doing it with clients I still love to please but I need to take this to the next level and start charging based on my ever growing skill sets. Love love your videos champ. Thank you so much for sharing 😊👍😊
Thank you for this! I'm graduating next semester with a Video Production Bachelors in science from Metropolitan State University of Denver and I'm super excited to be getting into more projects~~
I recently started, on the 22nd I'll have my current editing job for a month. I cannot tell you how important a contract is, and I wish I got one. It is crucial that in a job both the employer, and the employee/freelancer have the same expectations. I agree with the opinion that you should especially do it if you're working for a friend like I am. Get the contract, it'll save you from being fired.
And I been coming up with some ideas on my vidoes because I’m trying to take TH-cam seriously but ik my editing a big part of it and my editing it trash so if you still do it I’ll appreciate it
@@LearnHowToEditStuff or a Photoshop Tutorial of how to make a Photo Like in GTA (i mean exactly Like GTA... The most Tutorials are about how to so that but at every U See a differenz Like the Original "GTA look")
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!
Thanks man, I got screwed over on 2 projects it seems... Did 2 different shoot & edits for music vids both only for £100 each. First project was 50+ hrs the second was 30+. Both lump sum payments. Cheers for the template will be using this ALOT.
Don't undercharge yourself...think of every single thing...and mark it up x5...An example: your client wants you to edit a project and you have to download clips to your harddrive which eats up 500gb. Then either the client must purchase an external HD or you can do it for them for a fee. If you have to store it then tack on an extra $500 to $1000 per month. Seriously, just like storage facilities, they store you items and charge, except video is way more valuable. Once that moment is gone its gone forever, not like clothes or furniture which can be acquired again. Artist /Creatives lets not let people get over on us. Remember God is a creator!
Thank you for this I really appreciate it. Could you please make a video about how to get a job? I know it sounds weird but like I'm an editor but I don't know where to start
Thank you sooooo much! This answered all my questions! I am just starting my freelance journey through video editing and had no clue what to charge as well as if i should create a contract.
😶😶 i swear these are brutal truths ! I basically did 3 days of edit work for my friend's music video, and he never paid me. It felt like I've been cheated.
CONTRACT even with friends,, don't just focus on how much money , but how you feel comfortable with time and ability.. I still use a hand shake for my work and a contract that way when your working on it you don't think about shit* I should have ask for more $$.. Putting it on paper and writing, you have time to go over all the small things before you hand it over for signing.. Tech ~we all learn from our first go around, it gets better and easier as we grow ~GL bud..
Well, he's a friend. If you both discussed about money before hand then you should expect money or else he isn't a friend. If you didn't discuss, you're friends, you should've expected to do it for free.
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!
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
Great video! Someone saw my last video and offered me an editing job. I was thankful but said no because I don’t have the time and I have a full time job. I just started TH-cam 3 months ago as a hobby. It’s good to know someone likes my editing. Thanks for this, I was curious what an editor makes..
Whenever I search about video editing carrier, the viewers are not so many compared to the others. Im glad. This mean we still have time to go to the top yall! think bout that
He's getting there, make sure to tell friends and friends of friends to subscribe to him because that's how content creators grow the most, word of mouth by people like you and me!
Everyone starts at below a million subscribers at one point... And quite frankly, there's no link between subscriber count and quality but subscriber count and content - "content" includes quality, quantity, type, video length, etc, etc, etc
I've been recently asked to start editing some videos and find myself trying to figure all this out with the pay and contract, etc. Thank you for all of this very good information!
You are amazing buddy... I feel like you are the friend i never met! So workflow: I don't say a lump sum but I give out a lump amount of hours or days. And I do that why? So if I estimate poorly I can say ... "hey client, it will be more hours?" That's easier than a lump sum and say "Hey client it will be more money?" Both sound the same...but that's only I am probably not getting something that you've already laid out:) Thank you sir!
Currently about to apply for a TV channel in the UK which is hiring freelance talent and this video really helped work out what I should charge/say in my application. Thank you very much for posting it and giving your thoughts!
Can someone please explaing me, Why da fuck does it sound from the comments section, that this field is very difficult to get a job, and when you do, they pay you shitt, this field of video in the digital era need to rock!
I made this simple for me with 25/75 rule, it means 25% clints you get should reject you thinking your are charging more then you should. And 75% should agree on it. If you balance this you good to go.
really great video, I'm always struggling with this. Everytime. I don't want to charge so much when working with friends but I have to pay rent, too. After watching this video, I'm certain, that I charge way to little... I have to step up my game..
It's a negotiation at the end of the day... you have your price and the client has theirs... if you are too proud to work for "less than you're worth" then you'll never make any money or get any gigs... It has to work for both sides, and not many people realize that.
I've been wanting to become a video editor freelancer and this video was SUPER helpful! Thank you so much! I have Liked and Subscribed so I can make use of your videos to further build my knowledge!
Your opinion applies to anything related about creative work, thank you! and it's funny you mentioned friends as one of the worst people to do business with, I think we all have that friend that ask for free stuff at least once in our careers hahaha
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.
Thanks so much
Thank you so much. I was looking for contract templates while watching the video, but then, I heard that you made one in the description.
How do we get this template?
Thank you!!
thank you so much
5:57 "If we like it then we'll pay you" nearly fell out of my chair the first time someone told me that shit lol
hhmm thats evil.
It’s also good to include a Point of Contact in the contract - basically an “I won’t take revisions from anyone else” clause. It really helps out when suddenly there’s a lot of fingers in the creative pie.
Please tell more.....
@@rdstudios-production I can’t remember exact wording, but having a section that includes a name (most likely the person paying, but sometimes appointed person, ie might be a creative director if dealing with a business) that states that only revisions asked for by the named person will be actioned.
It gives you something to fall back on if suddenly another person becomes involved in the project and has opinions. I’ve found with creative projects that they tend to get shown around to gather opinions, and it’s good when/if those opinions come to you that you have a guideline on when you do or don’t action. If you receive one, you can then query with your point of contact to get approval before actioning.
@@kindadorkyfuntimes Hey man, super helpful. Keeps all thos cooks out of the kitchen. I always ask who are the decision makers and what is your process? Nobody ever has a process for stuff like this but it forces them to fake it and create one. I then will ask for timely and consolidated feedback so that when jan the janitor asks about that drone shot I would say "hey let's wait until you have all of your thoughts in one place otherwise the editor (me) will charge us extra. hahahaha
Thanks a BILLION for putting that contract in google. Needed one sooner than I thought and knew exactly where to go. You're the best!
You gave much more of a definitive answer than I was expecting, tysm
Thank you so much for this video. I just finished watching a depressing couple of videos giving advice on how to low-ball editors down to $8 per hour, or even $2.50 per hour.
Wow, that's crazy! I don't go lower than $30 an hour.
@@videoeditinglifestyle damn but since this is my first editing job, should i be charging 20 a video? And over time charge more bc of experience
@@DeZzBeZooked I can't give you an exact figure because it all depends on the details of the job but if you are a beginner, to be fair, you should be charging less than someone who has more expereince than you. To give you a base price, the average editor in the USA charges around $27.50 per hour. So you're rate would be a bit less.
@@videoeditinglifestyle im not saying my rate is $20 an hour its $20 a video
Meaning if i spent 2 hours on the video thats $10 an hour
But say like 6 hours
$3 an hour
@@DeZzBeZooked Oh wow. No, I wouldn't do that at all. Can I ask how long you've been editing for?
Ahaha you do not know how much I needed this video, I'm literally negotiating my first paid editing services.
Lack of information caused me to work at only $2 per hour, for 30 hours.
Well said - info is the key :)
thanks for giving a price range breakdown ...people dont tend to...very helpful...
+ WITH A CONTRACT TEMPLATE!
thank you
Thankyou buddy. I always wonder what to charge on freelancing sites but didn't have any idea untill i saw this useful video. Sending love from Pakistan 🇵🇰
You are so right about contracts, I have been doing editing since the Betacam days and there are so many people that "Con" you even friends! I once shot an entire movie as one camera man and was told that I was to edit with all the other camera shots taken elsewhere. The video work took many months and all the shots were shown to the producer before deciding on the play list. I had all the original footage on tape and disk, only to be told that the whole project was to be sent to another editor... and please send us all your footage ! What? No pay for my work? I still have the footage as I refused to give it to them but what good is it to me, Zip!
Oml that must suck oml i would legit be so mad i would delete the footage and say bye biiiiaatch
Ey I'm still in school but editing has been my passion for 2-3 years and I'm really hoping to go pro someday, this was super helpful, thanks :)
Yeah I'm 13 but I'm gonna start editing
I wish you all the best, I'm a also in school, but really want to get into editing
Same
It really helped, thank you.
What I get screwed with is revisions or changes, and it happened many times that after many revisions and changes at the end they wanted things reverted to the first version I shared with them.
I actually didn't knew about this contract thing, thanks for sharing the info 👀
Mekie
Big fan of your work mate! Yes I feel that I fall in the category of not charging enough for editing.. Clients have ZERO understanding in terms of the hours that go into the process and the arthritis pain we start to get warning up in our wrist... This all started as my passion, now doing it with clients I still love to please but I need to take this to the next level and start charging based on my ever growing skill sets. Love love your videos champ. Thank you so much for sharing 😊👍😊
Thanks Ian for taking the time to share this information with us, and for taking the time to give us a sample contract. This is great.
Wow this really helps. I've recently started editing videos. And when clients ask about my rates, i go blank. But this helped alot. Thanks man!
This video is incredibly helpful! Thank you so much and not just telling us to "know our worth" when it comes to setting rates.
Thank you for this! I'm graduating next semester with a Video Production Bachelors in science from Metropolitan State University of Denver and I'm super excited to be getting into more projects~~
I recently started, on the 22nd I'll have my current editing job for a month. I cannot tell you how important a contract is, and I wish I got one. It is crucial that in a job both the employer, and the employee/freelancer have the same expectations. I agree with the opinion that you should especially do it if you're working for a friend like I am. Get the contract, it'll save you from being fired.
Yo I just started TH-cam and I was looking for editor and i been editing my own vidoes but I’m not good at editing lol
And I been coming up with some ideas on my vidoes because I’m trying to take TH-cam seriously but ik my editing a big part of it and my editing it trash so if you still do it I’ll appreciate it
still need one?
@@jayellis2115
I am just starting out in video editing. This was a great and informative video. Thank you so much. God bless.
Thanks for the template :)
You're very welcome
@@LearnHowToEditStuff Can you make some photoshop artwork tuts. Like grime art and all of that stuff.
@@LearnHowToEditStuff or a Photoshop Tutorial of how to make a Photo Like in GTA (i mean exactly Like GTA... The most Tutorials are about how to so that but at every U See a differenz Like the Original "GTA look")
you are so humble you told so much and helped with contact that's the best part thanks for so much information
Straight up thank you very much. Too many people taking advantage.
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!
Thanks for sharing this video. 👍👍👍
Thanks man, I got screwed over on 2 projects it seems... Did 2 different shoot & edits for music vids both only for £100 each. First project was 50+ hrs the second was 30+. Both lump sum payments. Cheers for the template will be using this ALOT.
Where you paid upfront, or after the delivery of the video?
One thing I would edit and take out in this content is the end.. Thank you so much for this , keep it real keep it coming ~ thx bud..
Don't undercharge yourself...think of every single thing...and mark it up x5...An example: your client wants you to edit a project and you have to download clips to your harddrive which eats up 500gb. Then either the client must purchase an external HD or you can do it for them for a fee. If you have to store it then tack on an extra $500 to $1000 per month. Seriously, just like storage facilities, they store you items and charge, except video is way more valuable. Once that moment is gone its gone forever, not like clothes or furniture which can be acquired again. Artist /Creatives lets not let people get over on us. Remember God is a creator!
This was all I needed right here, spelled out in about 9 minutes. 👍🏾🙏🏾
How much would you charge yourself for editing this exact video?
Great Answer!
This the guy Fosho !!!!! Dope content
Thanks a lot for your time and experience! This helped me a lot.
Thank you for this I really appreciate it. Could you please make a video about how to get a job? I know it sounds weird but like I'm an editor but I don't know where to start
Same bro.. 😅😅
Try fiverr
lifesaver, thank you!
So nice of you to add in that template for everyone! Your video really helped me, I've been getting screwed alot for my time and work! Thank you 🤘🏽🤘🏽
time is money. you made it super clear what this means. thanks for sharing this and the contract template as well. I appreciate it much.
That was beautifully and concisely put. 👍
Man you're the best I've learned a lot from you ❤️ thank you so much ❤️
Thank you sooooo much! This answered all my questions! I am just starting my freelance journey through video editing and had no clue what to charge as well as if i should create a contract.
How's it going for you so far ??
Thank you so much for advice and template 😍🙏
😶😶 i swear these are brutal truths !
I basically did 3 days of edit work for my friend's music video, and he never paid me. It felt like I've been cheated.
CONTRACT even with friends,, don't just focus on how much money , but how you feel comfortable with time and ability.. I still use a hand shake for my work and a contract that way when your working on it you don't think about shit* I should have ask for more $$.. Putting it on paper and writing, you have time to go over all the small things before you hand it over for signing.. Tech ~we all learn from our first go around, it gets better and easier as we grow ~GL bud..
@@waynefederico9396 thanks a lot
You were screwed!
Well, he's a friend.
If you both discussed about money before hand then you should expect money or else he isn't a friend.
If you didn't discuss, you're friends, you should've expected to do it for free.
friends and people in your contact think that we are bound to do work free for them or at a very minimum rate
This was great information sir!!!
Thank you because I had no clue
Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Mad underrated channel!
T U R T L E R A B B I T ifkr
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!
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
Great video! Someone saw my last video and offered me an editing job. I was thankful but said no because I don’t have the time and I have a full time job. I just started TH-cam 3 months ago as a hobby. It’s good to know someone likes my editing. Thanks for this, I was curious what an editor makes..
Whenever I search about video editing carrier, the viewers are not so many compared to the others. Im glad. This mean we still have time to go to the top yall! think bout that
Please make a new episode of meme editing tutorial 101 and teach us how to edit like flying kitty
Yes
You seem like a 1-2 million subs youtuber🤔
CHILL
agreed
💯
He's getting there, make sure to tell friends and friends of friends to subscribe to him because that's how content creators grow the most, word of mouth by people like you and me!
Everyone starts at below a million subscribers at one point... And quite frankly, there's no link between subscriber count and quality but subscriber count and content - "content" includes quality, quantity, type, video length, etc, etc, etc
Thank you!! It was very scary and now is just scary haha, thanks for the contract!! Stay awesome
Very helpful, thank you!
This is straight up my best advice on this topic.
Best answer I’ve found so far. Thanks!! 👍🏾👍🏾
This video could’ve been useful to me about 5 minutes ago😭
Well now it will be useful in the future? Hopefully?
Learn How To Edit Stuff it will lol
Is video editing the occupation 'graphics and design' or 'video and animation'?
@@DutchProGamer Both depending on content, video has motion ,design is stationary objects ..
@@DutchProGamer Video and animation, graphics and design is vector and illus etc
thank you for your video!
The channel name made me subscribe.
I've been recently asked to start editing some videos and find myself trying to figure all this out with the pay and contract, etc. Thank you for all of this very good information!
How much do u charge for editing vlogs ?
Didn't even start to watch the video but I subbed, just because of the title of his channel😂
Ladies and gentleman... we got em.
Thanks dude! Super helpful
This is actually very good information. I've been taking a lot of notes.
Great video mate! Totally needed this
omg I need this so much Ive been having anxiety emailing people Im not good at communicating and this video helped A LOT
haha I love this guy, dude you are just amazingly practical in all you described in this video. Thanx for sharing, much appreciated man.
Dude.. Thank you so much :)
Thank you for your input. This helped tremendously.
You are amazing buddy... I feel like you are the friend i never met! So workflow: I don't say a lump sum but I give out a lump amount of hours or days. And I do that why? So if I estimate poorly I can say ... "hey client, it will be more hours?" That's easier than a lump sum and say "Hey client it will be more money?" Both sound the same...but that's only I am probably not getting something that you've already laid out:) Thank you sir!
Which platform can we use to find clients?
Currently about to apply for a TV channel in the UK which is hiring freelance talent and this video really helped work out what I should charge/say in my application.
Thank you very much for posting it and giving your thoughts!
Seriously, thank you man! You and your channel is such a boon for us aspiring editors.
i love you so much ian thanks for everything😭🙌
Thank you man, really finding your videos helpful
Appreciate ya bro. This is hands down a game changer of a channel. Thank you.
Great video! Thank you! I e been out of the editing game for a few years so this was very helpful.
Thank you!
Can someone please explaing me, Why da fuck does it sound from the comments section,
that this field is very difficult to get a job, and when you do, they pay you shitt, this field of video in the digital era need to rock!
I'm already terrified :)
Definitely great! Thanks for this video resource
I was just thinking of where to get a contract template, and there you go offering at the end. Thank you! :-) Great video!
Great tips, thank you for putting this together!
Valuable information man ~ GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!
Thank you for the info and contract template!! 😊
INCREDIBLE STUFF!! Thank you for demystifying SO MUCH about this industry for me. And the contract link is beyond helpful. Thanks again!
I made this simple for me with 25/75 rule, it means 25% clints you get should reject you thinking your are charging more then you should. And 75% should agree on it. If you balance this you good to go.
Great stuff. Thanks for the contract Template.
This is gold, man. Thanks. Cutting to the chase. Sound advice!
Most helpful video on this topic I've found. Thank you
really great video, I'm always struggling with this. Everytime. I don't want to charge so much when working with friends but I have to pay rent, too. After watching this video, I'm certain, that I charge way to little... I have to step up my game..
It's a negotiation at the end of the day... you have your price and the client has theirs... if you are too proud to work for "less than you're worth" then you'll never make any money or get any gigs... It has to work for both sides, and not many people realize that.
Thank you for this valuable information.
Dude, thank you! 💯🙏 Wish I saw this video sooner. Fml 😅🤦💯🙌 Also, thanks for adding the template. 😊
I've been wanting to become a video editor freelancer and this video was SUPER helpful!
Thank you so much!
I have Liked and Subscribed so I can make use of your videos to further build my knowledge!
Thank you for this breakdown. I appreciate this!
This was so good! Thank you brother!
Amazing break down. Thank you.
Thank you so much boss! Loved the video! Really helped me out. Starting to do editing on my own instead of for another company. It’s time.
Your opinion applies to anything related about creative work, thank you! and it's funny you mentioned friends as one of the worst people to do business with, I think we all have that friend that ask for free stuff at least once in our careers hahaha
Thank you for this. Greatly appreciated!