Why is it Best to Outsource Video-Editing Works Offshore?

It may sound cliché, but it’s all about the money! People sometimes ask, why pay someone offshore to do work for you when you can find someone right here to do the same work, do it better and only for a little bit more? Here’s why; first of all, there are many people working online, offshore who do much better work! If you say there aren’t, that’s just because you haven’t found them yet. Secondly, the prices can make a big difference, rates are lower, and if you’re doing a few jobs a week or a moth, overall saving in a few months or a year would be significant, you could have had an article writer do your content for you or have an social media expert manage your social media, which would have resulted in more customers and sales, again leading to more significant savings.

Then there is the issue of trust, time, experience and knowledge. These are usually people’s concerns with outsourcing video editing work offshore and what are the solutions for these concerns:

1. 1. Can he do the work? Yes, of course! Other countries have internet, schools that teach these things and students eager to learn and naturally talented. You’d be surprised at how talented some kids in India or in the Philippines are compared to Americans or Europeans. It’s just a matter of finding the right person pr people.
2. 2. How do I know he can do the job? Just like you would interview someone from your own city, it’s just a matter of references and research. Someone skilled in video editing and who does it for a living is bound to have his own site or page where you can check his work. If you’re outsourcing offshore then the person you’re interviewing is most likely to have experience working with other individuals also not from their country and you can ask for references.
3. 3. Are they creative enough? All you need to do is ask. You wouldn’t know whether a person is creative or not by looking at them face to face, so conduct a phone interview, ask questions and learn about how the person works.
4. 4. Do they have the right skills needed? If you want someone who has done training, have some certifications of some sort or is a graduate of a particular course, then ask for credentials or when searching on job sites, look for skills tests taken.
5. 5. What if it doesn’t work? That’s what trials are for. Do a 2 week trial, give some projects and learn about how this person works, whether they work well under pressure, do they deliver on time and as expected etc. You’ll never know unless you try. If it doesn’t work out, look for someone else.
6. 6. What about my files? If you want all your files to be secure and in your name, have them sign a non-disclosure agreement and also secure copies of all files on a daily or weekly basis. There are many online tools that can help you with these sorts of concerns like dropbox, team viewer, FTPs, you send it etc.

All in all, outsourcing video editing work offshore is not as bad as people put it to be, it’s a better option. You just need to find the right person or company and have a long professional relationship that will save you a lot of money in the end.