Once you've started gaining experience, you should practice using them regularly. Challenge yourself to learn new film-editing techniques, then put these skills to use by finding editing opportunities. Ways you can practice your video-editing skills include: Volunteering at local nonprofits by offering to shoot and edit promotional films for their organizations Collaborating with friends to create low-budget films and projects Searching online for freelance or small-budget opportunities to create films for different businesses Watching video tutorials online and following respected film editors on social media.