I Got Paid ₹1,50,187 For This 30sec Edit (48-Hour Deadline)

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Check YouWare today : https://yw.app/wfRzrse ₹1,50,000 for a 30-second video. No crazy VFX. No complex animations. No 200-layer After Effects timeline. Just one shoot, one edit, one day. In this video, I break down exactly how this project came together — from landing the client, to executing under a 48-hour deadline, to fixing a critical mistake using AI when a reshoot was impossible. This is not a motivational story. This is a real breakdown of pricing psychology, positioning, execution, and why most video editors stay stuck undercharging despite working harder. If you are a video editor heading into 2026 and still relying only on manual workflows, this video will show you why AI is no longer optional — it is a survival skill. What you’ll learn: Why high-paying projects are usually simple, not complex How positioning brings inbound clients without cold outreach How to execute a clean commercial shoot under extreme deadlines The exact editing decision-making behind a 30-second ad How AI saved a broken final shot when reshooting was impossible Why editors who understand AI workflows will dominate the next era If you want the full AI-first video editor roadmap for 2026, watch the next video linked on screen. Timestamps 00:00 Paid ₹1.5L for 30s 00:39 Client and brief 01:03 Inbound positioning 01:16 Concept clarity 01:27 AI website tool (sponsor) 02:28 48-hour deadline 02:50 Shoot execution 03:26 Coaching founders 03:58 Editing workflow 04:29 Client feedback 04:50 Critical mistake 05:06 AI jump-cut fix 05:53 Why AI matters 06:19 Final export 07:07 Client approval 07:12 Final takeaway