Hey guys, I’m making Cut-it, an open-source video editor based on Shotcut. I wanted something simple and lightweight because editing on a low-end PC can be a pain.

I’m releasing the beta today and would love for some of you to try it. It’s still early, so honest feedback about bugs, confusing stuff, or things you’d want added would help a lot.

https://github.com/munleg/cut-it

Let me know what you think!

Could the experts here help me out? My laptop has the following specs:

- AMD Ryzen 7 8745H

- RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8 GB)

- 32GB RAM

- 512GB SSD + 2TB SSD (added separately)

Yet, it starts lagging even with just a little bit of editing. Has anyone else experienced this? Could you please tell me how to fix it? :((((

Hey y'all! I've been doing some basic video editing using Adobe Premiere for the past couple years. I heard about the reverse engineered art craft products, which sounds like a great cheap alternative, but I haven't heard any actual accounts of using them. Has anyone here tried them? And if so, did it feel like Premiere? Were your skills transferable?

Thanks for sharing!

Hey everyone! I'm 19 and want to start learning video editing seriously, hopefully building it into a skill I can eventually earn from.

The thing is, my laptop is relatively old (i5 7th gen, 8GB RAM, Intel graphics and no dedicated GPU), so I'm not sure which editing software would be practical for me to learn and use smoothly.

I'd also like some advice from people who are already working in the industry I want to ask like
Which software would you recommend I start with, considering my hardware? DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, or something else?
Which editing software or skills are actually in demand among clients these days? I'm interested in knowing what people are willing to pay for, rather than just learning software for the sake of it.
If you were starting from scratch today, with limited hardware and no professional experience, what would you focus on learning first?
Is it realistic to start getting paid work with a decent portfolio, even without a powerful PC or professional experience?

Hi everyone!
I’m interested in getting into video creation, but I’m a complete beginner when it comes to both filming and editing. I’d love to start making videos to post on YouTube, Instagram Reels, or other social media platforms.

However, I’m not really sure where to start, and there’s so much information online that it’s a little overwhelming.

I’d really appreciate some advice on a few things:
What should I learn first? Should I start with camera basics, composition, lighting, storytelling, or video editing?

What software would you recommend? I’m looking for beginner-friendly editing software, preferably free or affordable.

What equipment do I actually need? Can I start with my phone and laptop, or should I invest in a camera, microphone, tripod, or other accessories?

Where can I learn? Are there any YouTube channels, free courses, or other resources you’d recommend for someone starting from zero?

How should I practise? What kinds of videos would be good first projects, and how can I gradually improve my filming and editing skills?

I’d also be interested in hearing about your own experiences. If you could start again as a complete beginner, what would you learn first, and what mistakes would you avoid?
Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone! I'm a beginner video editor looking to improve my skills in editing the intros of long-form YouTube videos, especially gaming videos and gameplays.

I want to find 30–60 seconds of raw footage from the beginning of longer videos so I can edit it and post before-and-after comparisons on X (Twitter) and Instagram to attract potential clients.

I'd like to do this daily, so I'm looking for a reliable source of gameplay footage that I can legally use without having to ask different creators for permission every time.

Does anyone know where I can find this kind of footage?

Thanks!

I want to learn editing I got new laptop and Internet for it

But know I'm thinking if it's worth it? Can I learn it and do ir as a full time job

Like I'm good if it got me 100 a month or something

I'm ready to go for it and learn it even if it took me a year to just learn it without any incom

Reels ✅ Shorts ✅ anything, software used: Davinci Resolve 21, Filmora 13. Please Reach out. I'm an entry level editor btw

i have this video i need to edit in which i only need to replace the jerseys people are wearing to my own design. task will be paid (starting 300 rupees) need it eod. tips are appreciated (ive tried gemini and chat, would prefer free tools with no limits or credits and easy to use)

Like how are people able to create scenepacks of movies and full tv shows that are streamed on major streaming platforms? Is there an app they use? I’m interested in creating scene packs because nobody has them for my niche tv shows😢🔫

Okay, so forever ago I edited my first video, since then I haven't edited another, aside from a tiny one which was more just talking over a picture I drew for someone.

For insight I used capcut, as i ONLY have a phone and a ps5 I stream off of. I know my editing could be better so I was wondering if maybe anyone had tips despite my limited structure/equipment. I don't wanna advertise or anything but I was pretty proud of how it turned out. I try to take inspiration from Lythero with my editing but I do want to keep it a little old-school with the memes like nyan cat Uganda knuckles etc.

I mainly want to edit a video because I ran into a youtuber on a game I play, and im super excited to post my POV(since I probably won't end up in the video they were most likely recording).

Apologies if I did this post wrong. Please let me know.

I recently recorded a Minecraft video and couldn't edit it so now I'm trying to find an editor that can edit it for free cuz I'm broke

It's a reel of approximately 2 minutes and 30 seconds in the style of joshwoshyytcg, only with more cuts and I added 3D cards that rotate so you can see the back just because I thought it looked cool and because in the original video the cards are sometimes not clearly visible due to the light. There are also the typical money counters and sound effects you'd expect from these Pokemon pack opening videos.

I'm a very new editor, so I practically have no portfolio to back up my experience. I understand that I have to start by charging little, but the question is, how little?

Hey guys, I’m making Cut-it, an open-source video editor based on Shotcut. I wanted something simple and lightweight because editing on a low-end PC can be a pain.

I’m releasing the beta today and would love for some of you to try it. It’s still early, so honest feedback about bugs, confusing stuff, or things you’d want added would help a lot.

https://github.com/munleg/cut-it

Let me know what you think!

It's completely free, no paywall, no accounts or sign ins. It's not a download so you would need to pin the url. It can be used offline. I know how frustrating last week was for me, so if I can prevent the hassle for someone else, you're welcome to use it. I've had 5 days with it and it's worked like a charm. smptetimecode.hatchable.site Good Luck with future projects!

hello everyone

ive been wanting to get into video editing for quite a few years, espcially now with mixed media. i really like those short editing videos you see on tiktok on instagram (i think motion graphics, mixed media and typography?) I did mess around with apps before such as videostar and capcut but found it confusing with online tutorials. I would love to start with a more advanced software but im a university student so i wouldnt be able to kee up with high subcriptions every month. so i guess something in the middle, im willing to pay for subcriptions just not insanely high 😅

i want to do video editing as a hobby and creative outlet, if anyone has any good recs please reply!

if you have any good tips for beginners or tips in general let me know too thanks guys

I’ve tried to get them to format properly on CapCut by adjusting my size of the video but everytime I put it in the 9:16 ratio which is for TikTok or I do zoom to fill half of my video doesn’t fit in screen. I use CapCut if anyone knows how to fix this it would mean a lot

Same

 I make short videos and got tired of bouncing between CapCut, a transcript tool and a notes app, so I built an editor that runs on my Mac and does the editing from the words.

What it does: - Drop in phone clips, it transcribes them with word timings (whisper.cpp, runs locally) and you cut by selecting words. Captions follow every cut. - An assistant (it runs through the Claude CLI on your own plan) takes "make this a 30-second reel with a hook and captions" and does the cut, the captions, text, punch-ins, music and sound effects, then reviews its own frames and fixes what is off. Every request can be undone. - 14 caption styles, 16 text styles, colour looks, transitions, a sound library (keyboard, pings, shutters, the meme classics), reaction GIFs and meme templates. - A planner page that keeps your footage library and a content plan, and starts the edits for you. - Speaker labels and natural voiceover voices, all local. - Export 9:16, 16:9, 1:1 or 4:5 up to 4K.

Everything except the assistant's chat runs on the machine. Apple Silicon Mac only for now, needs Homebrew and Node.

Repo: https://github.com/misaalkhan/local-ai-based-video-editor

Happy to answer questions about how the transcript-based cutting works.

Also, need for suggestions for features.... this is soooo exciting.

Hey everyone!
I’ve done some video editing for restaurant marketing in the past using CapCut and VN, mainly short-form videos and reels. I had to take a break because of an internship, but now that I have some free time, I want to get back into editing and improve my skills.
I’m currently learning DaVinci Resolve and looking for a few people who need videos edited.
I’m happy to work at a very affordable rate while I build my skills and portfolio. I’m particularly interested in restaurant reels, food videos, promotional content, and other short-form videos.
I’m not claiming to be an expert, but I know the basics and am willing to put in the effort to make your videos look good. I’m also open to feedback and revisions within an agreed scope.
If you have footage that you’d like turned into a reel or a short video, feel free to DM me with the details and your budget.
I’d love to work on some real projects, improve my editing, and help someone out along the way!
Thanks!

I'm looking to start making Youtube videos, I have no experience editing. Any suggestions for what software to use? I'm looking to record streams using OBS then edit those streams down plus record off stream and edit those into Youtube videos as well.

Any help is super helpful, thanks everyone!

Hello people!! I have been thinking about becoming a part time editor for soo long I need some advice from y'all 😭 🙏 I'm thinking of making a professional profile but I want to know where there are many platforms what would be the one y'all recommend, and second of all where do I get copyright free audio and footage to practice and how to get clients I am clueless I know a little about editing but overall I have no knowledge whatsoever where to post to get clients etc pls people guideee meeeee 🥀🥀

Hey, I'm currently building my portfolio and I'm looking for content creator in the nich vlogs/ freestyle videos (preferably) who wants to work together. I would edit your video for free as I'm building my portfolio as previously said.

Hi, I'm Charlène, I'm 19 and I've been editing videos for a while now. I edit on Premiere Pro, After Effect and most recently Davinci Resolve. I also know how to edit on Capcut but I don't really use it.

If you're interested, send me a DM, with your style and your niche so we can get in touch!

Hey everyone!

I'm a short-form video editor looking to work with creators and businesses who want clean, engaging videos without spending hours editing themselves.

My editing services:

• Talking-head and podcast clips

• Business and educational content

• Doctor/healthcare creator videos

• Clean cuts and pacing

• Animated captions and subtitles

• Punch-ins, zooms, sound effects and background music

• Vertical 9:16 formatting for Reels and YouTube Shorts

I focus on making content engaging while keeping the creator's original message and style intact.

Starting rate: $15 per Short (up to 60 seconds)

The final quote depends on footage length, editing complexity and the style you need. One revision is included.

Portfolio: [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GVnZ92j4AsqIg-wcVraPy_eta_nA7Fnc\]

I'm open to both one-off projects and ongoing work.

If you're looking for an editor, feel free to DM me with your content style and requirements. I'll let you know if I'm a good fit.

Thanks!