To get started as an editor, focus on finding someone already in the film industry to learn from, showcase your skills online, and make connections with other filmmakers.
When working for high-profile creators, it's important to remember that your role as an editor is to protect and execute the director's vision, adopt the ego of the director for collaboration, and communicate effectively with the team members.
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How to Get Started as an Editor
To get started as an editor, it's important not to offer to do anything and everything, but instead focus on finding someone already in the film industry to learn from. Market yourself online by showcasing your skills and work through your own content or a reel. Networking and making connections with other filmmakers is crucial. Additionally, attending film school can offer valuable resources, opportunities for experimentation, and a controlled environment for growth.
Working for High-Profile Creators and Handling Egos
Working for high-profile creators often involves stress and deadlines, as well as navigating egos. It's important to remember that as an editor, your role is to be the protector and executor of the director's vision. Swallowing your pride and adopting the ego of the director is necessary for collaboration. Communication and understanding the role of each team member are key to successfully handling high-profile projects.
Motivation and Overcoming Unmotivated Periods
When facing a lack of motivation, it's vital to acknowledge the feeling and challenge it. Remind yourself why you started and find ways to reignite your excitement, such as focusing on the rewarding aspects of the work or tricking your brain into starting. Pushing through the initial resistance often leads to a renewed enthusiasm for the project.
Storytelling and Exploiting the Algorithm
Rather than exploiting the algorithm, focus on creating content that resonates with your audience and makes them emotionally invested. Understand that the algorithm's response is based on human data, so appealing to human emotions and interests is key. Instead of trying to hack the algorithm, aim to make your content more engaging and compelling.
Jordan Orme and Hayden-Hillier Smith discuss how to get started in the industry as a film editor, how to get professionals to notice your work, whether or not film school is a necessity, the importance of a reel, and how to land a job with MrBeast.