Free Resources for Video Editing (2026) : Join our FREE Community at : If you are in your 20s and want to start video editing from absolute zero, this breakdown gives you the exact roadmap used by editors who scaled from no skills, no connections, and no industry background to working with top creators, billion-dollar companies, and building eight-figure agencies. This video covers design fundamentals, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, motion design, sound design, pacing, color grading, transitions, VFX, editing styles, portfolios, landing clients, freelance platforms, personal branding, and how to integrate AI tools like Midjourney, Freepik Spaces, Runway, and text-based editing systems into your workflow. Whether you want to become a freelance editor, a personal brand editor, or a full-stack motion designer, this is the only beginner-to-advanced roadmap you will ever need. 00:00 Starting From Zero 00:36 Design Fundamentals First 01:34 Tools You Actually Need 02:26 Beginner Editing Basics 02:59 Intermediate Skills Overview 03:35 Animation and Sound Design 04:16 Color and Pacing 05:06 Advanced Editing Skills 06:06 Finding Your Style 06:37 Portfolio That Converts 07:34 How To Get Clients 08:12 Freelance vs Personal Brand 09:36 AI Tools For Editors 10:23 Final Roadmap Summary