This is the skill route, and it's the most reliable one. Start with free tools — Canva for design, CapCut for editing — then graduate to professional software as clients grow. Your portfolio matters more than any certificate, so make 10–15 solid sample pieces before chasing work. The honest math: beginners charge roughly Rs 5,000–20,000 per design project and Rs 5,000–30,000 per edited video depending on scope; consistent editors earn Rs 30,000–100,000+ a month from 2–4 retainer clients. All figures pre-tax. Clients pay through bank transfer, JazzCash/Easypaisa, or Payoneer. Two rules from experience: always take a 50% advance before starting, and never do "free trial work" that a client could actually use — watermark your drafts and sign a simple agreement even for small jobs.
