How to Edit Videos Like the Pros: Beyond the Basics. (page 2)
Practice, Practice, Practice
A friend once told me that anyone who studies any subject for a few hours a day, consistently, for a half a dozen years or so will automatically become a world class expert in that particular subject. I don't know if that's totally accurate, but I can tell you that if you study video creation even half that much, you'll find yourself much better than anyone who just "plays" at it.
So, the key to making the transition from hobbyist to pro is simple. Practice. Study. Improve. And chances are you'll look up someday and discover that you're the person everyone calls when they need a video done right!
I get asked a lot "what's the best editing application to learn" for someone who wants to build a career in this field. People expect me to name a particular brand of hardware or software. And I have a good answer, even if it's not the one they expect. I tell them: "There's one application that every single editor-to-be MUST absolutely master before one can really be considered a 'pro.' The 'application' of your rear-end to the seat in front of your computer."
Do that often enough, and learn just a little every time you do -- and trust me, you will become a "pro." It's as simple as that.
Contributing Editor Bill Davis writes, shoots, edits, and does voiceover work for a variety of corporate and industrial clients.
