Event and Wedding Video Editor
Edit highlight reels and full-length films for wedding and event videographers and for couples who filmed their own day.
- C$800-4k
- Side hustle
- From home
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
You edit footage from weddings, parties, conferences and community events into highlight reels, full ceremony films and short clips. Many jobs come as outsourced editing from videographers who film but do not want to edit.
Your first three steps
- Make a sample highlight reel from practice or licensed footage to show your style
- Message local wedding and event videographers and offer to take overflow editing with a clear turnaround time
- Set up a reliable file-transfer and backup system, and a simple order form with your packages and delivery dates
Who pays
Wedding and event videographers, event planners, venues, and families or couples with their own footage.
How it makes money
A set price per event or per package (highlight reel, full film, social teaser). Outsourcing work for videographers can bring repeat jobs through the busy season.
Skills that help
- Multi-camera editing and audio syncing
- Colour correction and sound clean-up
- Handling large footage libraries and strict deadlines
Watch out for
- Weddings are seasonal in much of Canada, so busy summers and quieter winters affect income; plan for that
- Footage is irreplaceable, so keep backups and agree on file handling in writing
- Check music licensing, since popular songs in client videos can lead to copyright claims
- Check whether you need a home-based business licence and when to register for GST/HST
- Agree turnaround times and the number of revisions up front to avoid disputes
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start a wedding video editing business in Canada?
Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on your computer, storage and software. Footage is irreplaceable, so keep backups and agree on file handling in writing with every client.
How much can a wedding and event video editor earn per month?
Monthly revenue estimates typically run around $600 to $3,500, depending on how much work you take on. Weddings are seasonal in much of Canada, so busy summers and quieter winters affect income; plan for that.
What should I check before editing wedding videos for clients?
Check music licensing, since popular songs in client videos can lead to copyright claims. Also check whether you need a home-based business licence and when to register for GST/HST, and agree turnaround times and the number of revisions up front.
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