Professional Editing

What was Ken Lyon's initial job before becoming a video editor?

• Waiter

• Bartender

• Valet

• Dog walker

How long did it take Ken to transition from being a waiter to a video editor?

• 6 months

• 1 year

• 3 months

• 2 years

How long did it take Ken to transition from being a waiter to a video editor?

• 6 Months

• 1 Year

• 3 Months

• 2 Years

Which software did Ken primarily use for video editing?

• Final Cut Pro

• Avid

• Adobe Premiere

• iMovie

What was Ken's first step in improving his editing skills?

• Networking with other editors

• Taking online courses

• Reading books on editing

• Practicing with clients

Where did Ken find his first assistant editing gig?

• A job board

• A Facebook group

• Through a friend

• A local production company

What advice did the established editor give Ken regarding his rates?

• To charge $150 a day

• To keep his rates low to get more work

• To charge $200 to $250 a day

• To not worry about rates at the beginning

What did Ken do to prepare for his first editing project?

• He created a detailed plan

• He memorized the client's preferences

• He went on a retreat to focus

• He didn't prepare at all

What was Ken's reaction after completing his first editing assignment?

• He was confident and relaxed

• He felt overwhelmed

• He was unsure about his abilities

• He was proud and excited

What ultimately led Ken to quit his restaurant job?

• He received a promotion

• He was getting regular clients

• He was unhappy with the restaurant

• He wanted to focus solely on film