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The time has come to create your own YouTube channel. It's huge! It's the start of a very exciting and rewarding journey. If you've watched the YouTube videos of other creators You'll see that editing plays a crucial role in the way a video can be able to perform. If you edit your videos for YouTube, you have the power to tell your story in an entertaining and engaging manner that will keep your viewers wanting more.
Let's now go through the basics. In this article, we'll look at a handful of popular YouTube video editing tools that you could make use of, and go over the ways you can edit the first time you upload a video.
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Editing Software Options
These are five of the most well-known videos editing software choices as well as tutorials to guide you through the ins and outs of these:
A complete video editing tool that is used by both beginners and professionals; available for both Mac as well as PC users. Adobe Premiere Elements is a lighter edition of Premiere Pro, aimed at beginners.
Complete video editing tools created by Apple and is available only on Mac computers.
A robust, but budget-friendly video editing tool aimed at professional video editors.
A highly effective tool for editing video particularly for those who have lots of work in colour grading. A no-cost version is now available.
How to edit Videos on YouTube
Otherwise, let's take an overview of what the editing process involves, so you can edit binge-worthy YouTube videos no matter which program you select.
Step 1. Sort Your Film
Step 2: Assemble the piece and Make a rough cut
Input all the raw video files into the editor and place them in the proper sequence. You can also take this occasion to make rough cuts, which can include:
- Removing any footage you definitely won't be using
- The footage that you keep should be cut in order that only important parts stay
- Eliminating any errors or awkward pausing
Step 3: Fine Cut
Watch your video over and over and make minor adjustments. Take note of the pace of the video--does it keep you engaged is it slow or seems to slow down at certain points? Cut clips that appear longer than they should be and ensure that the transitions from one clip to the next one are natural and seamless.
Step 4: Add Transitions and Effects
Depending on the style of your film depending on the style of your video, you might want to add transitions in between clips. A popular option that works well to keep the viewers interested is to have the first clip slide off to one side, while the next one swipes in from opposite direction.
Additionally, you can add interesting effects. For example, if you're looking to draw attention to an aspect, use the effect of slow zooming over a period of time.
Step 5: Color Correct
Your video may include footage shot at various time of day, with different lighting conditions, and possibly even using different cameras. In order to make them all look consistent, it is necessary to color correct. This is where you'll adjust each clip's color saturation as well as temperature, contrast and exposure. Color correction can also be used to bring out certain hues and create footage a more cinematic look and feel.
Step 6 Step 6: Include the music
A good soundtrack can provide an atmosphere that is unique to your video, bring out some emotions from the viewers and help make your film more entertaining. In the event that you're editing an audio video that has many people talking about it you can incorporate a few instrumental tracks to the background.
Step 7: Mix Your Sound
Certain videos may be louder than others. Therefore, you'll need to alter their volume to ensure that everything sounds clear and cohesive. You may also be talking with b-roll, and you'll have to lower the b-roll's volume to zero. If you're playing music and you want to experiment with its levels as well--turn it up when no one is speaking and then reduce it when the viewer needs to concentrate on something else.
Step 8: Include the titles and text call-outs
In order to keep the viewers interested To keep viewers interested, you can add an introduction screen for each video section. If you share important information you would like viewers to recall, add it as text on the screen. In addition to titles as well as text call-outs, you can incorporate animations and other transitions in order to make the video more entertaining.
Step 9: Add an Outro and Intro
Make sure you leave space and time to create an outro video. This is where you can advertise your other content, or encourage viewers to share your content comments, like, or join your channel.
Step 10: Design an image
If your thumbnail is going to be inspired by the video's screenshot it is the ideal opportunity to snap that picture. It is possible to later include other designs elements, such as text and graphics to grab potential viewers to pay attention.
Start Your Very First Video
Once you've mastered the basics, you can start your own journey to edit videos for YouTube successfulness. Keep in mind that your YouTube videos don't have to be perfect right from the start--as you edit your videos it will become easier to master this and will even come up with your own distinctive style.
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