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How to Edit Videos with the YouTube Video Editor!

Film & Animation

Introduction

The free built-in YouTube video editor is a simple but surprisingly powerful tool for quickly trimming, splicing, and editing your videos online. In this article, we'll dive into how to edit videos using the new YouTube video editor, highlighting its key features and functionalities.

Introduction

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What is the YouTube Video Editor?

If you haven't already stumbled upon it, YouTube has a simple built-in video editor that allows you to quickly edit videos without re-uploading or downloading your completed live streams. It's great for making simple changes, trimming, or splicing your videos that are already up on YouTube.

Getting Started

  1. Sign In: Ensure you're signed in to your YouTube account.
  2. Navigate to Your Video: Go to the video you want to edit and click on "Edit Video."
  3. Open YouTube Editor: In YouTube Studio, to access the actual editor, click on "Editor."

The Interface

After the video editor loads, you will see:

  • Visual Timeline: Shows your video's visual representation.
  • Audio Waveforms: Displays your video's audio waveforms.
  • End Screen Layer: Allows adding end screens.
  • Add Blur Option: Provides tools to blur sections of your video.
  • Playback Controls: Options to play, rewind, adjust volume, playback speed, or fullscreen your video.
  • Zoom Slider: Zoom in and out on the timeline for better precision.
  • Undo/Redo Buttons: Correct any mistakes or revert changes.
  • Keyboard Shortcuts: Access for greater control over editing.

Trimming and Splicing

  1. Trim Mode:
    • To trim, click on "Trim," and the timeline will turn blue.
    • Adjust the left and right handles to set your new start and end points.
    • Click "Preview" to see the changes and "Save" to apply them.
  2. Splicing:
    • Navigate to the section you want to remove and click "Split."
    • Drag the handles to select the section to be removed.
    • Use the "Undo" button or the "Clear all" button to revert changes.

Adding Audio

To add or replace audio:

  1. Click on the Audio dropdown and the plus button.
  2. Choose a track from YouTube's royalty-free collection.
  3. Adjust the "Audio Saturation" slider to mix the new audio with the original.

Adding an End Screen

  1. Click "Add an end screen" and choose a template.
  2. Customize the elements by selecting them and applying desired settings.

Adding Blur

  1. Blur Faces: Automatically detects and blurs faces in your video.
  2. Custom Blurring: Manually draw boxes to blur specific portions of your video. Note that you cannot shorten the duration of these blurs within the editor interface.

Saving and Publishing

Once done with all edits:

  1. Click "Save" to apply the changes.
  2. Your viewers will see the current version until all changes are fully applied.

Conclusion

Though not the most feature-rich, the YouTube editor is powerful for making quick edits to live videos without re-uploading them. This tool is great for refining your content that’s already uploaded on the platform.

For further tips on efficient video editing, check out our video on the most effective ways to edit your videos down with minimal wasted time.

Keywords

  • YouTube Video Editor
  • Trim and Splice
  • Adding Audio
  • Adding Blur
  • Adding End Screen

FAQs

What is the YouTube Video Editor used for?

The YouTube Video Editor is a built-in tool designed for making simple edits such as trimming, splicing, adding audio, blurring sections, and adding end screens to videos that are already uploaded on YouTube.

How do I navigate to the YouTube Editor?

Sign in to your YouTube account, navigate to the video you would like to edit, click on "Edit Video," and then click on "Editor" in YouTube Studio.

Can I add my own music tracks in the YouTube Video Editor?

No, you can only add music from YouTube's royalty-free music collection and you can only add one music track per video.

How do I add an end screen to my video?

Click on "Add an end screen" in the editor, choose a template, and customize the elements according to what you want to display at the end of your video.

Can I blur specific sections of my video?

Yes, you can use the "Custom Blurring" feature to manually draw boxes around areas you want to blur. However, you cannot adjust the duration of these blurs within the editor.