Event and wedding video editor

Wedding and event videographers who outsource editing, plus couples, venues and organisers who have filmed their own event.

A set price per film, often tiered by length, with extras such as teaser clips, extra revisions or faster turnaround.

• Multi-camera editing and audio syncing
• Colour correction and sound clean-up
• Patience with large amounts of footage and clients' feedback

• Agree who owns the footage and the finished film, and whether you can use it in your portfolio
• Keep client footage secure and backed up, as losing wedding footage is a serious risk
• Use properly licensed music, as copyright claims can block delivery or online sharing
• Wedding season creates busy peaks, so set realistic turnaround times
• Check whether professional indemnity insurance is worthwhile for your work

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on your computer, editing software and storage. Secure backup storage is worth budgeting for, as client footage needs to be kept safe.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £400 to £2,500, depending on how many projects you take on. Wedding season creates busy peaks, so set realistic turnaround times. The estimates assume at least about 8 hours a week.

Check who owns the footage and the finished film, and whether you can use it in your portfolio. Also check that any music is properly licensed, as copyright claims can block delivery, and whether professional indemnity insurance is worthwhile.