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Video editing involves the manipulation of images and sounds to produce a final video product. If you have a love for visual storytelling and creative expression, then learning the skill of video editing may be for you.

Discover the benefits of learning video editing, learn about the different kinds of programs that can teach it to you, and find out what kinds of jobs may be open to you once you've developed your video editing skills.

Why learn video editing?

Learning skills in video editing can provide you with valuable skills in expressing creativity, communication, and visual storytelling. These skills can translate to careers in media, marketing, content creation, and more. They can also provide you with valuable knowledge of how to create engaging content for personal projects, social media, or even professional presentations.

Video editors must also be proficient in technical tools and computer software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and more. They may create video content for films, television, social media, corporations, educational organizations, and personal videos.

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Choosing the right video editing program for you

edX offers courses, programs, and degrees to help you learn video editing. Choose the learning pathway that fits your ambitions, time constraints, budget, and interests.

Courses

Online courses in video editing through edX can teach you the skills you need to know to succeed. Examples of course topics offered include easy vlogging, digital platforms in performance, and audio production for virtual media creators.

Certifications and certificates

Video editing certifications and certificates can help you break into video editing and advance your career. Video editing certifications and certificates include Adobe Certified Professional, DaVinci Resolve Certified End User, and Apple Final Cut Pro X.

Executive education programs

Executive education programs are an excellent option for professionals looking to advance their careers or boost their résumé. Some edX executive education programs result in a certificate.

Degrees

edX offers online bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in a variety of fields that can help you find a video editing career. Degrees in design, information technology, marketing, and communications can be beneficial in landing a position where your video editing skills may be used.

Jobs in video editing

Some video editors are employed by individuals or organizations, while others are self-employed freelance contractors working for one or more clients at a time.

Here are some jobs where having video editing skills can help you qualify for the position, with each role's required level of education and salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS):

Film and video editor

A film and video editor utilizes creative skills and technical knowledge to transform raw footage into compelling visual narratives. These professionals arrange footage shot by camera operators and collaborate with directors and producers to create content.

Major employers for film and video editors include self-employment, the motion picture and video industries, professional, scientific, and technical services, and government positions.

  • Required education: Bachelor's degree
  • Median annual salary (May 2023): $66,600
Special effects artist and animator

Special effects artists and animators develop images that appear to move and produce visual effects for media, including movies, television, and video games. They may use computer software programs in their work.

Chief employers of special effects artists and animators are self-employment, motion picture and video industries, software publishers, computer systems design, advertising, public relations, and related services.

  • Required education: Bachelor's degree
  • Median annual salary (May 2023): $99,060
Web developer and digital designer

Web developers and digital designers build and maintain websites. They may utilize skills in video editing to integrate digital video onto websites. They also test websites for functionality, layout, and usability and monitor their technical specifications, such as capacity and performance.

The main employers of web developers and digital designers are self-employment, computer systems design, retail trade, finance and insurance, advertising, public relations, and related services.

  • Required education: Bachelor's degree
  • Median annual salary (May 2023): $92,750
Broadcast, sound, and video technician

Broadcast, sound, and video technicians arrange, operate, and maintain equipment to produce television broadcasts, radio programs, movies, concerts, and sound recordings.

Top employers in these fields are the motion picture and sound recording industries, publishing, broadcasting, content providers, performing arts, spectator sports, and many other related industries.

  • Required education: Associate degree
  • Median annual salary (May 2023): $54,160
Producer and director

Producers and directors make creative and business decisions about television, film, stage, and other productions. They interpret a writer's script to entertain, inform, or instruct an audience.

Main employers of producers and directors include self-employment, the motion picture and video industries, media streaming distribution services, social networks and other media networks, and television broadcasting stations.

  • Required education: Bachelor's degree
  • BLS median annual salary (2023): $82,510

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    Frequently asked questions about video editing

    Is learning skills in video editing worth it?

    Learning video editing can be worthwhile as it can lead to a range of career possibilities in industries from entertainment to business. Video editing skills can be applied to personal and professional projects.

    How long does it take to learn video editing?

    Courses in video editing often last for a few weeks to a few months. If you opt to get a degree in video editing, you could spend four years studying for a bachelor's degree or two (additional) years studying for a master's degree.

    How hard is it to learn video editing?

    The difficulty of learning video editing can vary based on your familiarity with technology, creative aptitude, and dedication to practice. While the basics can be learned relatively quickly, mastering advanced techniques and software may require more time and effort. If you are patient, willing to learn, and committed to practice, however, video editing can be an excellent skill to develop.