Post-production for creators and companies. Below is what it actually costs, how long before money arrives,
and the part most guides leave out.
Startup capital
€500–€3,000
Hours / week
10–40
First income
~4 wks
Net margin
85%
Saturation
high
Realistic ceiling
€1,000–€3,800
What nobody usually tells you
Huge steady demand as long as video exists. But it has the most low-price international competition: you survive only by picking one niche and one format.
The route, in five steps
Pick one format: podcasts, reels, or documentary
Edit three test pieces for channels you follow
Approach growing creators directly
Bill per delivered video, not per hour
Raise your rate when demand exceeds your hours
What you'll need to buy
These are the categories every freelance video editing pays for in the first month.
We break down what each one actually costs at this size on the
tools page.
editing softwarea capable computercloud storage
Does it hold up for you?
These numbers are the average case. Whether this business clears your target depends on
your capital, your hours and how long you can wait — put them in and see.