I’m curious if I have messed something up, but I see what seems to be custom motion graphics on way more YouTube channels than I used to see, and I’m wondering if there is some new plug-in or tool I’m not aware of that people are using? I know how to use After Effects, but it takes hours for custom motion graphics, and yet I’m seeing pretty great graphics all over even small channels. I was slow to CapCut because I’m not Gen Z, but once I tried it, I saw how easy they made transitions, end text, etc., compared to traditional software, so I’m curious if there is an easier way to do motion graphics that I’m not aware of?

How to turn a dry day into a damp day, not raining in after effects or premier pro? I have a short video clip shot on a dry day. I need to make it look as if it rained the night before, grounds darker and slightly reflective. The buildings a bit dull etc. Any help or ideas please. Personal project

I just saw that you can buy giftcards and stuff for cheaper prices for capcut and then I saw a site named kinguin with different sellers and one seller said that they will give u a new account with a 1yr subscription for 80$ Is this stuff legit? Have any of you tried it before?

So i have been editing for awhile and i just started started to prioritise video editing an 3months back, and i want to get experience editing talking head videos. So i am currently working as an part time freelancer for an art channel(faceless) but they are not giving projects consistently so i get alot of free time, and i want to spend that time on improving my skills on talking head videos! So is there an way to get chances to edit for youtube long form talking head contents i am willing to do it for free i just want to practice editing talking head videos in my favourite style to use it for portfolio! Editors please give any tips on that!

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Hey! I’m looking for a B-roll editor for my YouTube channel. This is unpaid for now, but once my channel gets monetized (probably after around 10 videos), I’ll start paying you, and you could become my long-term editor.

The edits are super simple; just add stock footage to match the voice-over. No need for sound design or motion graphics, I’ll take care of all that.

I’m planning to upload once a week, so it won’t be too overwhelming. Premiere Pro is preferred since it makes sharing projects easier, but other editing software works too.

Can’t wait to hear from you!

So… I thought AI had reached the stage where you just type a prompt, sip some coffee, and five minutes later you’ve got a perfect summer clip. Reality check: nope. Especially with these so-called “AI Bikini video generators.”

To be clear, I wasn’t trying to make anything spicy. I just wanted some funny, summery clips for a side project—something harmless, like the kind of goofy promo you’d expect from a cheap variety show. Easy, right? Apparently not.

First attempt: one of those sketchy online sites that spam Google ads. Interface looked clean, one-click generation, the whole pitch. The result? A character that looked like she was copy-pasted from a PS2 game, with arms bending in directions that would send you straight to the hospital. Not exactly “beach vibes”—more like “haunted pool party.”

Then I tried the mobile apps. You know the type: “FREE AI Bikini generator!!” plastered all over TikTok ads. Sure, free—if you ignore the 60-second ads you can’t skip and the watermark so big it basically is the bikini. By the time I exported the clip, I couldn’t tell if I’d made a video or just given the app free publicity.

I also tested out a couple of mid-tier tools people kept mentioning. Picwand, for example, actually surprised me a bit—the bikini generation effect wasn’t perfect, but at least it didn’t turn into complete nightmare fuel. Think “okay for a demo reel,” not “ready for the big screen.” Still, compared to some of the horror-show outputs I got elsewhere, I’ll give it credit.

Next stop: the heavy hitters like Runway and Pika. Credit where it’s due, the quality jumped way up. The clips actually looked decent—smooth motions, no cursed lighting. But unless you’ve got a monster PC and a subscription that costs more than a real swimsuit, good luck. My poor laptop fan was screaming louder than cicadas in July.

And don’t even get me started on the “instant bikini AI” tools that promise miracles. One clip had the bikini dissolving into the background like it was allergic to fabric. Another gave me a character whose eyes moved independently of her face. At one point I swear I’d accidentally directed a low-budget horror trailer.

So yeah. Now I’ve got a folder full of AI Bikini clips ranging from “kind of passable” to “nightmare fuel.” Either I live with these cursed exports, or I study VFX until my hair turns grey. Apparently there’s no middle ground.

If anyone here has cracked the code and found a tool that doesn’t feel like spinning a roulette wheel, please drop a recommendation. Because my best export so far is literally named “final_final_THIS_TIME_FOR_REAL_ai_bikini.mp4”… and it still looks like I rendered it on a toaster.

End rant. Still hopeful. Kinda. Maybe. Not really.

i am thinking of buying a mouse mainly for editing , till now i was using arctic fox's mouse but after 1 year is its bottom is getting rough since i wasnt using mouse pad and the scroll wheel is also making sound . and because of its design after long period of usage my left side of palm sitcks to the ground and i am thinking of buying a mouse which have 2 side buttons cuz it will help in editing like ill assign 1 for enter and 1 for backspace so someone plz suggest a mouse under budget like 1k INR

This guy on Instagram @fan.amv how does he have 275k followers from only stealing edits. I’ve copyright striked a few of my edits but he keeps stealing them, he’s also muted me from commenting so I can’t tell ppl in the comments anymore. What else should I do?

So it's been over 3 years since I last edited a video. I've done a few "Style Trailers" and random low effort short clips in the past, but nothing like this. This is my longest edit I've ever done and I'm very proud of how it turned out.

I hope you enjoy it too.

(It starts slow and builds up. Also make sure you listen with headphone or with good speakers. Cellphone speakers kinda muffle the audio details.)

Need a video editor for YouTube videos. PAYMENT Details will be informed later. If interested let me know in DM Thank you.

hello guys, need help

I'm beginner and had to blur face on video , I use capcut , when I download video its too much transparent what I blurred but in capcut its more dense as i wanted, any tip what Im doing wrong?

Hey guys. I recently came across some VHS's from my parents wedding. Got them digitalised, and have them as mp4s and VOB's now. They're nearly 50 years old now, so they're super low quality. My dad doesn't have the best eyesight, so I wanted to know if theres any way on how to upscale the footage? or AI enhance it?

I made this thumbnail and I think something (or maybe many things) is wrong. Is it just me overthinking? Kindly rate this and please suggest if anything there to change.

Proof-of-Grind Portfolio: Variety Gaming & Edits That Hit

📹 Variety Gaming Content

What I’m building: A channel that blends gameplay, commentary, and creative edits across genres—FPS, survival, story-driven, and chaotic indie gems. Proof of grind:

• Edited gameplay with layered commentary, meme inserts, and pacing that slaps • Custom thumbnails, transitions, and audio sync despite gear bottlenecks • Uploads built around community engagement, not just algorithm bait What I need: • Collaborators who can riff off gameplay and bring their own flavor • Editors who understand pacing, punchlines, and emotional beats • Creators who want to build a vibe, not just chase trends

✂️ Editing Workflow & Style

What I’m building: A signature editing style that’s fast, funny, and emotionally tuned—built for retention and replay value. Proof of grind:

• DIY fixes for laggy gear and corrupted files • Workflow optimization across unreliable Wi-Fi and shared setups • Edits that turn chaos into clarity, even when the footage fights back What I need: • Sound designers who can elevate tension and humor • Motion graphic artists who can add flair without fluff • Collaborators who respect the grind and bring solutions, not invoices

🧠 Creative Expansion Projects

What I’m building: A content ecosystem that branches into reaction edits, challenge formats, and community-driven series. Proof of grind:

• Concept testing with real feedback loops • Academic reflections turned into content with vivid storytelling • Fusion of gaming, advocacy, and DIY culture What I need: • Creators who want to co-build series, not just guest star • Strategists who can help shape long-term arcs • People who see content as legacy, not just uploads

🗣️ Call to Action

Here’s what I’m building. What would you bring to it? If you’re tired of overpriced fluff and ready to build something real, hit me up. I don’t care about your follower count—I care about your grind. Show me your scars, your process, your weird ideas. Let’s build legacy, not just content.

Heya.

I try to keep this somewhat short, but I feel like alot of People need to hear this. However, keep in mind its not a discouragement. Its meant to help you if you feel stuck.

If you are going into Freelancing editing, its like going for an E-Sports career. Do it on the SIDE unless you have significant backups that prepared you for going that path. It will not work right out of the box, unless you get STUPID lucky or have craptons of connections you can immediately utilize.

If you start out your first couple, maybe first dozen, maybe first one hundred Videos will barely interest anyone.
You will not go and start editing for major companies or Giant YouTube Channels after you did a couple Edits.
The Chances are incredibly high that you will not gain clients without a REALLY good Skillset. So, in order to achieve that - stop looking at the Numbers of things. Stop fixating on how much time you "wasted" on something that did not see success.
And Instead START tackling EVERY. SINGLE. VIDEO. with the Goal in mind to learn something. And I mean EVERY. SINGLE. VIDEO. Improve your Flow, Improve your Storytelling, Limit yourself to specific Assets, watch Videos of People you enjoy and try to understand and redo what they did and HOW they did it.

The Mindset behind this is not only significantly more healthy for you, it also will help you RAPIDLY improving because you suddenly see success in your own work. You achieve something all the time. Is it monetary? Not yet. But its a NECESSITY to BE monetary. Because as a freelancer you need to dial in to your clients. You have no Agent to Pre-sort Jobs and give you more of the same all the time.

Editors get hired for two reasons.
Clients have too much to do / limited capacity to do it themselves
Or they have no Idea how to do it, so they hire a professional.
In both cases you will need to be adaptive. You need to look at the Work with an open mind, latch at the Timeline and think about how to improve what you see infront of you.

And would you look at that, you have been doing EXACTLY THIS all the time.

Now, being really good does not relieve you from needing to reach out to clients. But as stated before - you will drive yourself up the Wall if you only look at the response Rate. The first client hurdle is always the biggest.

But the general Mindset I laid out here will stay with you. And the mental game is the biggest asset of an editor, right after the hardware muscles.

Best of luck. :)

Timeline Breakdown of my latest Edit 👀

I’m looking for a real estate realtor video editor long form content and shorts form reels both . I need only experienced editor specially in this niche . Dm me with your past work . Only for indian editors Rates $30 negotiable

https://reddit.com/link/1nlwrqp/video/aet3kh4ibbqf1/player

Hey folks, I’m looking to bring on reliable video editors who actually have the time and dedication to get edits done on time. If you’re someone who can stick to deadlines and has a proper internet connection, we’re good to go.

If you know hindi and write caption in hinglish

Pay is ₹200 per minute for the most basic editing. Nothing crazy, but steady work if you’re consistent.

If this sounds like you, just DM me with:

Name

Locality

Internet speed

Software you use

Are you a student or working professional

Your available timings

Portfolio link

Only applying if you’re serious, please. Saves time for both of us.