As a video editor or creator of any kind, one of the most important things you can learn is what to cut out of the edit. “Editing is the process of removing all the unnecessary elements until only the essential parts remain.” — Unknown By knowing exactly what to cut, you allow your story to just flow. Cut 1: Um’s and Pauses We’re all guilty of using filler…

YouTube Shorts are YouTube’s latest move to keep up with TikTok and Reels, we all know this. And they’re definitely seeing early (massive) results: Google said in it’s latest earnings call that Shorts are driving 50 billion views daily. “I love creating long-form videos for YouTube, but I also want…

Are you ready to make your mark on the vlogging world, but not sure where to start? Then it’s time to step up your editing game! I’ve been editing vlogs on YouTube for nearly 10 years, here are some insider tips and tricks for creating vlogs that stand out. 1. Use (But Don’t Overuse) Jump Cuts Jump…

One of the most annoying things on the internet (to me) is how long video editing tutorials can be. I am not patient! Which is why I created these “2Torials”, which live up to their name: you learn an essential Final Cut Pro skill in under 2 minutes. No fluff…

If you’re thinking about getting into freelance video editing, even if you have no experience video editing, this is for you! I’ve been in this game for a while now (9 years!) …

Sometimes a book can be great… …but I don’t remember any takeaways from it 6 months later. Other books, I remember exactly where I was sitting when I read them and I continue to think about them weekly. My life has changed as a result of pondering the lessons they…

Watch this post on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zl_UTazUGlU While AI can’t edit your whole video (yet) it can help you with the things that take the most time. As a YouTube video editor, turnaround times are tight and I am always trying to find ways to save time, so I can focus on more creative aspects of editing. Here are 4 new AI video editing tools that will help you: cut out…

Whether you’re a YouTuber, a TikToker, or someone who occasionally has to jump on a Zoom call, we all have to face the camera at some point. 👀 As a video editor, I see every day how being comfortable on camera makes a huge difference in the final product. This…

Reverse Engineer Your Way to YouTube Success — Starting YouTube can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. If you want to grow on YouTube, you have to reverse engineer it first to understand what doesn’t work before you understand what does. YouTube is a mindset, and it’s not something that comes naturally at first. But it’s a mindset that can be learned. I know, because I’ve made all these mistakes on my 9-year YouTube journey!🤪