u/CCLXXXII

UPDATE : Add a picture of the engine

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Hello Everyone

So I got lost on the internet + Gemini + ChatGPT , Its like half of the internet is saying that my car has Timing Chain and the other half is saying that I am wrong and it has Timing Belt, I never change anything for the past 5 years because I always assume that it has Timing Chain and there is no need for that ! but now I read on Google first page (The AI Automatic response nobody asked for) that I am wrong and it has Timing belt and I need to replace it !

I have 2012 - Chevrolet Cruze - Diesel - Automatic - With Engine Number : Z20D1

In my last post on Reddit, I promised I’d make a follow up about how to find clients. But first things first, let me clarify a few things before we even start:

First: this is just my experience, and I can't deny that a little bit of luck was involved in all of them.

Second: I started about 15 years ago. It was a different world back then, but I'll explain everything that worked for me and hopefully, it will be helpful for you too.

Okay, let's start 🤓

1. Create the best samples possible. This is your showroom. This is how the client understands that you are as good as you say. Never copy anyone else's work, but create the best samples you can. If you don't have footage, use stock footage from sites like Pexel and edit them, or download some podcasts or talking-head videos from YouTube and edit those. You need this to show your skill.

2. Create the best possible profile. You might think that choosing a random "company name" for your profile will make them trust you more, but it won't! Use your own name and your own picture. If you don't have a good headshot, use AI to create a professional-looking profile picture from your samples. Start posting everywhere: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, etc.

3. Don't advertise yourself too aggressively. Do not write captions like: “If you need editing like this, please DM me.” Just share your work, engage with the community, talk about editing, try to help others, and learn new things. This will give you so much credibility in the long run. People will see your name everywhere, and when they eventually need an editor, they’ll contact you.

4. Rates. There is a huge price gap in the market between beginners and professionals. If you tell a client you’ll edit reels for $10, they’ll assume you’re just like everyone else. You have no idea how many jobs I’ve landed on Upwork by bidding $100 on a job posted for $20. If they have a tiny budget, they’ll ignore me, but if they’re looking for quality, I’m the one who stands out from the crowd.

5. Tell everyone what you do. I’ve found so many clients simply by talking about my work. A few months later, when they need an advertisement, they contact me. Just tell people what you do; there's nothing wrong with that. even at the restaurant, coffeeshop and ...

6. LinkedIn, now this is my main focus. When I started 15 years ago, it was Facebook. Now, I’m on LinkedIn full-time. Post things, follow studios and editor communities, engage, comment, and apply for jobs. I have several clients who work exclusively with me, and they provide constant work,I landed all of them through LinkedIn.

7. English. Practice your English. Your samples should be in English, and your bio should be in English. Clients need to feel like you’re almost at native-level. If an American real estate agent asks for your samples and you send them something in another language, you’ll likely get rejected, regardless of how good your editing skills are.

8. DO NOT ACCEPT FREE JOBS. I see this soooo many times on Reddit, editors doing free work for small YouTubers. Just don’t do it! If you have free time, create a new sample for your own portfolio instead.

9. Invest in yourself. You’ll only be successful if you truly love editing. Nowadays, everyone can make cuts, add music, and put captions on footage, that is NOT editing. Learn from the best. Follow top editors on YouTube, learn how they cut, try to mimic them, and practice. The only thing that will separate you from the pack is how good you are. If you deliver "normal" editing with "normal" captions and standard viral effects, what makes you different? Everybody can do that! BUT, if you create a killer video, put time into it, and create something that surprises the client, they will contact you again and again and again. Why? Because nobody can copy your specific style.

10. Upwork/Freelance platforms. I’m on both of these, and while I do find some jobs there, they feel "dead" to me now. I’ve spent over $1,000 on proposals with very little return. They are different from what they used to be, and many customers there don't have the budget to hire with fair rates. I spend much less time there nowadays.

**PS:
On my last post, many of you DMed me asking about software and hardware. That’s a tough question to answer, but for what it’s worth (my opinion only):

• Best software (free and paid): DaVinci Resolve
• Fastest software (if you use Mac): Final Cut Pro
• Industry standard for motion graphics: Adobe After Effects
• Best hardware for under $2k: Apple MacBooks

Do you need all of that to deliver a best edits ? NO ! simple windows laptop and CapCut can also deliver a great video

I hope this helps! Feel free to ask any questions.
Good luck!

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Thank you for your time and consideration

Hello everyone 👋🏻

I am a senior video editor and right now I’m overwhelmed by the volume of my clients, so I need a helping hand. This job is for experienced video editors only (at least 2+ years).
What you will do:

• Editing social media clips and trimming multicam podcasts/interviews.
• At first, captions and everything else will be created by me so you can watch and learn
• Multicam is 5 cameras, each recording at 4K (RED/SONY). I will provide the LOG files.
• Social media clips will be clipped from the original podcast.
• I will provide the timestamps/timeframes for the social media clips.
• Intro/Outro, Logo, Fonts, etc. are all ready and already created by me.

- My expectations ??

• You should be able to mimic my style. I don’t want to remind you everything every day, so I need you to learn my font names, where to use them, and my cutting style. and even the right time to change the camera angle. You should copy them to the point that our edits are indistinguishable. After a few projects, I want to be able to proceed without checking your work, at least thats my goal for now👌🏻

***** From the reels/podcasts, you may recognize some clients, so you will need to sign a legal NDA with me:

• You cannot share the edits, use them as samples, or contact any clients at any point.

Please answer the following:

1. What is your editing software?
2. What is your PC/MAC specs?
3. Your internet speed? (Our files are huge, around 500GB per project, so you need a fast connection).
4. Link to your best samples.
5. How good is your English out of 10?

I will not respond to AI-generated comments.
If you reply with just ‘SEND DM’ without answering these questions, I will not respond.

Rates:

• I will pay $50 for Social Media Clips and $100 for podcasts (just trimming).
• I will pay $100 for Social Media clips and $200 for podcasts when you can handle the whole project by yourself (Captions and everything).

Payments: PAYONEER or USDT

P.S-1: If you have other rates in mind, please let me know. I can pay hourly or per project.
P.S-2: If you have any other questions, feel free to ask

<< LIST CLOSED >>

Thank you for your time and consideration

Hello everyone 👋🏻

I am a senior video editor and right now I’m overwhelmed by the volume of my clients, so I need a helping hand. This job is for experienced video editors only (at least 2+ years).
What you will do:

• Editing social media clips and trimming multicam podcasts/interviews.
• At first, captions and everything else will be created by me so you can watch and learn
• Multicam is 5 cameras, each recording at 4K (RED/SONY). I will provide the LOG files.
• Social media clips will be clipped from the original podcast.
• I will provide the timestamps/timeframes for the social media clips.
• Intro/Outro, Logo, Fonts, etc. are all ready and already created by me.

- My expectations ??

• You should be able to mimic my style. I don’t want to remind you everything every day, so I need you to learn my font names, where to use them, and my cutting style. and even the right time to change the camera angle. You should copy them to the point that our edits are indistinguishable. After a few projects, I want to be able to proceed without checking your work, at least thats my goal for now👌🏻

***** From the reels/podcasts, you may recognize some clients, so you will need to sign a legal NDA with me:

• You cannot share the edits, use them as samples, or contact any clients at any point.

Please answer the following:

1. What is your editing software?
2. What is your PC/MAC specs?
3. Your internet speed? (Our files are huge, around 500GB per project, so you need a fast connection).
4. Link to your best samples.
5. How good is your English out of 10?

I will not respond to AI-generated comments.
If you reply with just ‘SEND DM’ without answering these questions, I will not respond.

Rates:

• I will pay $50 for Social Media Clips and $100 for podcasts (just trimming).
• I will pay $100 for Social Media clips and $200 for podcasts when you can handle the whole project by yourself (Captions and everything).

Payments: PAYONEER or USDT

P.S-1: If you have other rates in mind, please let me know. I can pay hourly or per project.
P.S-2: If you have any other questions, feel free to ask

Hello everyone,
I’m a senior video editor with 15+ years of experience in this industry. and for 10 of those 15 years, I worked as a professional video editor, I’ve been active in this community for a while and try to help out with as many posts as I can. I still remember when I started years ago and how many great editors helped me find my way.
I keep seeing the same questions popping up from new editors (and even some experienced ones), so I thought I’d put together a post to share some essential:

1. NEVER deliver final edits without payment: Always send a version with a huge moving watermark and in 720p quality first. Once they approve and pay, then send the high-res, clean version.
2. Stop using "copy-paste" applications: Read the job request carefully! You wouldn't believe how many people post "here is my cinematic samples" when a client is specifically asking for "funny/meme-style" editing.
3. Create a proper Showreel: Put your best work into one concise video. Don't overdo it, but don't make it too simple either. And please, stop sending Google Drive links with dozens of loose/low quality files. Host your Showreel on YouTube or Vimeo and send that link instead.
4. Only send your own work: Never use someone else's samples. Just because a video looks "easy" to recreate doesn't mean you can actually deliver that same quality under a deadline.
5. No unpaid samples: Even if it’s only 15 seconds, don't do it for free. Your showreel is your proof of skill. If they insist on a custom sample, deliver it with a heavy watermark.
6. Value your time and skills: I see people offering edits for $5 or $10. Why??? You’ve invested time to learn, you pay for software, and you spend hours searching for assets. In my opinion, the absolute MINIMUM for a beginner should be $15/hour.
7. Protect high-value contracts: If you have a large contract (e.g., $5k) where a watermark isn't professional, try this: Create a unique soundscape/build it from scratch- post that before delivering the files, now you can use copyright-claim or "Content ID" if the client disappears without paying.
8. Revisions are not unlimited: I usually offer one small revision for free. Anything major or additional should be charged as extra work. Make this clear from the start. just don't work for free.
9. Beware of CapCut’s audio library: 99% of those tracks have copyright issues. If you’re making professional money, invest in a subscription like Artist or Epidemic Sound, or stick to the YouTube Audio Library its free and it has everything
10. Practice, Practice, Practice: Watch the best editors on YouTube and try to mimic their style. If you repeat the process enough, you’ll eventually master the craft.

Good luck to everyone starting out 👌🏻
If you have any question feel free to ask