When I add subtitles to an edit, I check them while watching at normal speed rather than judging each caption as a still frame. A line can fit neatly on screen but appear too briefly to read, especially when the shot changes at the same moment.

I adjust the in and out points while watching the sequence, then replay it without pausing. If I keep missing a phrase, I shorten the wording only when that preserves what was said; otherwise I give the caption more time or split it at a natural pause. That check helps me catch timing problems that are easy to miss while editing frame by frame.

Hi everyone,

I'm a newbie at Instagram and Reels, and want to start recording some.

I often see reels of people scrolling through a website and them as a talking head commenting on that. How do I that?

Do I have to record myself separately and then edit it in Capcut? Do I need to use OBS?

Thanks!

My teacher asked us to make videos about a topic related to social media, and I chose grooming. My idea was to make an analog horror video, but the problem is I don't know what apps or programs I can use to make a video like that, and I have to hand it in on Friday.

If somebody wants to give me some tips I would appreciate it.

(Srry for bad english, its not my first language)

I was wondering if anyone had advice on what to charge if a couple whose wedding you filmed contacted you for a documentary edit later on?

I originally just did a highlight film which is what they paid for.

It would essentially be the entire wedding day start to finish on a timeline synced up with all the important moments, (first look, ceremony, speeches, etc) I still have all the footage so that won’t be an issue.

Would you charge $750? $1000? More? CAD) a % of what they originally paid?

They paid around $2100 CAD for their highlight film and a full day of filming, I charged that because I had less experience at the time.

I would love to know your thoughts

Thank you!

Hi everyone, I am new to real estate content creation, I will be videographer and editor.

I see a lot of modern content with help of AI (I guess), speed ramping and cool effects. I have offered free shots to start with.

Is there a course where I can learn these skills?

I will be videographer and editor, I can outsource editing but I deeply want to do by own.

When I’m editing an interview, I arrange the useful answers in a rough cut before spending time on music, transitions, or detailed cleanup. Moving a few complete thoughts around helps me see whether the explanation makes sense without relying on visuals.

I keep the selects loose at first, especially at the start and end of each answer. If the sequence only makes sense once I add narration or a title, I check whether context is missing or the order is confusing.

It’s less polished, but changing the story at that stage is easier than doing it after I’ve refined every cut.

I’m launching my own digital-first studio and am in the process of developing my first short-form video series.

The series would involve travel to interview/profile people all over the country (ideally) and it would be project based.

I’d be the director/producer/host of the series, but I need someone to actually hold the camera, capture the interview footage and b-roll, and make sure the audio is good. I would be doing the actual editing and producing

How much would you charge for this kind of work? Wondering if it’s better to have one or two freelancers I travel with, or better to try and find a videographer in each city I visit.

When I edit a scene recorded across several takes, I listen to the gaps between lines as well as the lines themselves. Room tone can shift with mic position, recorder gain, or background activity, so a cut that looks smooth may still sound like the room suddenly changed.

I find it useful to play the scene once without looking at the screen. If the background hiss or hum jumps at a cut, I check whether a short bit of room tone from the same setup can bridge it, rather than adding the same noise everywhere. I keep the ambience low enough that it doesn’t draw attention, then listen again on headphones and speakers.

It’s a small check, but it can help make separate takes feel like one continuous space.

When I’m cutting dialogue, I try not to remove every pause. A breath or a beat before a reply can make an exchange feel like two people listening, rather than one line snapping straight into the next.

I tighten obvious dead air first, then watch the scene without touching the timeline. If a pause feels tense, thoughtful, or natural, I leave it. If it pulls attention away from the point, I trim it.

Tighter cuts can help a scene move, but removing every gap can make it feel hurried. I find it more useful to judge the rhythm with picture and sound together than to cut based on empty space in the waveform alone.

Hi everyone! 👋 I’m looking for recommendations for someone in Dallas who could film a talk and take a few photos at a small business conference near the Dallas Market Center.

📅 Thursday, November 5: about 2 hours of filming, with arrival around 8:45 AM to set up.

Here’s what we need:

• 9:15–10:15 AM: Record the full talk from start to finish, with a few close-ups and a wide shot from the back of the room
• About 1 hour afterward: Capture casual clips and photos of our team interacting with clients, plus general event footage
• Deliverables: The full talk recording, 10–15 mainly vertical clips for social media, and some photos, all as raw files with no editing needed

A camera or a good smartphone would work. Clear audio during the talk is important; having a microphone would be a plus, but it’s optional.

Students and newer creators are welcome, as long as they’re comfortable filming and available that morning!

Does anyone have someone they’d recommend for this project? Please share their portfolio or profile in the comments, or send me a DM.

Thanks so much for your recommendations!

Hey everyone, I’m pretty new to swimming coverage and trying to understand how to set up three PTZ cameras for an indoor meet. If you had three cameras to work with, where would you place them, and what would each one cover?

Hey everyone, I’m a beginner interested in filming and editing cars and motorcycles. This video is the kind of work I’d love to build towards https://youtu.be/soWfgUZoE\\_8 its from harnett media on youtube.

I know getting to this level takes a lot of time and effort, but I’m struggling to figure out where to start. There are so many tutorials on YouTube that, without knowing the terminology or recognising whats involved, I don’t really know what to search for.

If you were starting from scratch with this as your inspiration:

\- Which skills would you learn first, and in what order?

\- What specific tutorials, channels or search terms would help?

\- What simple filming or editing exercises would you practise to start developing those skills?

I’m keen to put the work in, just looking for some direction. Thanks in advance!

I’m trying to find a label to put for my film production business for when people ask “what kind of film do you do?”

I am currently falling in the areas of commercial, branded and documentary. But I’m struggling to find an umbrella term that fits all of them without make it sound bland and generic.

Initially I thought “commercial film production” might work because I initially believed commercial simply meant anything filmed for a promotional purpose, but someone said apparently it is strictly for businesses. But I want to work with non profits too not just businesses.

So please help me out, any advice and suggestions is appreciated.

For the record, yes I’ve done all 3. But I haven’t built a portfolio that represents that and I’m now trying to fix it.

I had to work in local news for years before I got my shot. I love a good success story and this guy has it. From working corporate gigs to operating Skycam at the Olympics and Super Bowls. This dude did it all!

https://youtu.be/3gLnz3bI7AM

Coucou !

Je me lance en freelance en montage vidéo et j'aimerais connaître les tarifs pratiqués dans le milieu ! Je suis « débutante » mais avec 3 ans d’étude d’audiovisuel !

On me propose actuellement cette mission :
**Montage :** Un pack de 6 Reels pour 30 € l'unité (180 € au total). Style dynamique et qualitatif (sous titre, colorimétrie, storytelling ect)

**Dérushage :** 15 € par captation pour trier les fichiers reçus en vrac, les classer sur un serveur et faire un état des lieux écrit de ce qu'il reste.

En plus du montage, le client me demande de lire un document complet de stratégie de marque (ADN de la cliente, piliers de contenu...) et de leur faire un vocal pour prouver que j'ai bien compris et pour être force de proposition.

Qu'en pensez-vous ? Ce sont les prix du marché pour débuter ou c'est trop bas ?
Merci d'avance !

Anybody know a cheap way to create job videos that show before, after and the products used? I hired a vid production co to create 2 vids for around 5k long time ago - they good but too expensive. I made some myself but too hoaky. Looking for a happy medium. I don't wanna add another task to my work week of editing vids but see the benefit of having nice vids to showcase my higher end jobs.

Anybody know a cheap way to create job videos that show before, after and the products used? I hired a vid production co to create 2 vids for around 5k long time ago - they good but too expensive. I made some myself but too hoaky. Looking for a happy medium. I don't wanna add another task to my work week of editing vids but see the benefit of having nice vids to showcase my higher end jobs.

I am considering creating a music video production business as a college student for a class assignment.

Honestly, I'll probably consider bringing it to fruition.

My market would be indie-rock or indie-rnb artists who are just embarking on their careers.

I don't want to lock myself into editing styles. I want to utilize the editing skills I have and am currently learning during film school.

It's hard, but I believe it would be worth it, though I have to do more research to see if it's possible.

If not, are there ways to adapt the business model to make it possible?

With this business, I'll get a chance to help indie musicians reach their audience.

I'm currently researching the logistics for this business for my class assignment.

Any feedback and help would be much appreciated.

What's your go to source for visual reference these days? Thanks!

​Hey guys, got some unedited footage lying around if anyone needs clips for practice or to build their reel.

​Two folders:

​Construction site – multi-story building stuff. Shot on Sony in Rec.709 + DJI drone.

​Bar aesthetics – moody shots, glasses, lights. Shot on Canon R8 in C-Log.

​Feel free to use it for personal practice or your showreel (just no commercial use).

​Drop a comment or DM and I’ll send the drive link.

Okay so long story short I'm making a web series where the central conceit is that it's a laptop / tv scrolling through a streaming service and clicking on random shows and movies. It's a fun framework, lets me film pretty much whatever I want and still have it all be somewhat cohesive.

But I'd need to make a fake streaming menu first, and I have absolutely no idea how I'd do that. I have Final Cut Pro and have used it on and off for a decade. I wouldn't say I'm a good editor, but I'm a decently patient, and that tends to see me through.

Any starting points and / or videos of people working on similar projects you have would be greatly appreciated!

Hi everyone,

What are you tips for scripting videos?

I get my notes all together but when it comes to scripting a video, it gets pretty overwhelming.

Thanks for the advice!

How does everyone feel about the days with early call times. but you're not working until after lunch? I've been in the business for years and I'm trying to advocate for myself more. Anyone have any luck with getting their call times pushed back?

where can i get raw reels vids for practice video editing on reels ??

Hello everyone,

I am planning to launch a channel focused on film summaries and narrative explainers, structured similarly to this reference video:

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRSNImfkIss](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRSNImfkIss))

Any insights regarding an efficient end-to-end production pipeline would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time and expertise.