Becoming a Freelance Editor - What Does It Take?
Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a creative career from scratch? In this episode, we’re joined by Andrew, a freelance video editor and long-time friend of the show. Andrew shares how he went from working as a runner on production sets to editing for major brands and taking on post-production for The Education Lounge itself.
He opens up about the realities of breaking into creative industries, balancing art and technical skill, and how communication and even maths play a role in media work. We also explore how AI and automation are reshaping creative jobs and what this means for the next generation of artists and editors.
This conversation offers an honest, practical look at the path into creative careers and whether a university degree is still worth it.
Edited by Andrew: https://ajeditor.com/
Prajay's Site: https://prajay.co.uk
Jon’s Blog: https://money-meets-life.com/
https://linktr.ee/redbridgetuition
Music: / recovery
🎥 YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/redbridgetuition
👨 📖 Facebook: / rtgtuition
📷 Instagram: / redbridgetuition
🔊 Podcast: https://www.redbridgetuition.co.uk/po...
⚙️ Equipment:
Sound 🔊
Behringer XM8500 Microphone - https://amzn.to/3IcIPFq
Mic Stand - https://amzn.to/3BK7j6n
XLR Cables - https://amzn.to/33GSgOr
Audio Interface (Behringer UMC404HD) - https://amzn.to/3h4f8ua
USB B to USB C Cable - https://amzn.to/35ePfVR
Video 🎥
Camera - iPhone 12: https://amzn.to/3PfoLGP
Camera - iPhone 14 pro: https://amzn.to/3W2ohWy
Cable for iPhone Audio: https://amzn.to/3un6jRE
Adapter for iPhone: https://amzn.to/2NU9saY
Lighting: https://amzn.to/3MuyUNv
Colour lights: https://amzn.to/460l7bh
Apple iPad Pro 11": https://amzn.to/3lo7cWY
Apple Pencil 2: https://amzn.to/3Nq9n87
Samsung T7 SSD: https://amzn.to/3qNOU29
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction to Andrew
0:18 - The Workflow
4:49 - Andrew’s Journey
21:47 - Advice to People Starting
24:30 - Music Videos & Favourite Editing Jobs
27:45 - The Rise of Media Jobs & School Subject Choices
29:11 - Are Maths and English Useful for Creative Careers?
34:40 - Is University a Good Choice for Creatives? (and the Rise of Side Hustles)
41:38 - The Improvement of Software
45:48 - AI in Content Creation. Does It Pose a Threat?
52:15 - Outro
Some links in this description are affiliate links, which means we might get a small commission if you click and buy something. Thanks for supporting the channel!