Building A YouTube - Day 7: Editing

Introduction

Today, we are going to dive into the editing phase of our video creation journey. Yesterday we filmed the entire day, and now, on Day 7, it's time to edit what we've captured. I personally use Adobe Premiere for editing, but you can use any software that suits your needs such as Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve, or iMovie. There are many options available.

Getting Started with Editing

Firstly, I've gone ahead and loaded all my footage into my project area. Here, you can see a collection of clips from the whole day. Along with the clips, I also have an audio track. I generally get my background music from Epidemic Sound, but you can also find free music on YouTube and various other platforms.

Building Your Project

To start editing, bring your clips over to the timeline and begin building your project. At this stage, you'll likely have a combination of longer and shorter clips aligned to match your music track. It's crucial to spend time rearranging and tweaking these clips until you're satisfied with the storyline.

Advanced Techniques

Once you have your initial sequence laid out, you can start thinking about adding more complex edits like fades and other effects. We will delve deeper into advanced editing techniques tomorrow, where we can refine our project further.

Keywords

Adobe Premiere
Editing
Final Cut
DaVinci Resolve
iMovie
Footage
Music
Epidemic Sound
Timeline
Advanced Techniques

FAQ

Q: What video editing software do you recommend?
A: I use Adobe Premiere, but you can use any software that fits your needs such as Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve, or iMovie.

Q: Where do you source your music from?
A: I get my music from Epidemic Sound, but YouTube also offers free music, and there are many other platforms available.

Q: How should I start my editing process?
A: Begin by loading all your footage into your project area, then bring your clips onto the timeline to start building your project.

Q: When should I start adding advanced editing techniques?
A: Focus on getting your story right first. Once you're satisfied, you can begin adding fades and other advanced editing techniques. We'll cover more on this topic tomorrow.