5 Pro Tips For Editing Your First YouTube Video

[@thejonathandoan]

5:09 To all YT'ers making vids, for the love of all that is holy, please MATCH YOUR VOLUME! So often the speaking parts are quiet and the music is LOUD! The KZbin Audio Library has lots of great songs to choose from, but they are LOUD and you will need to reduce the volume of them and not just slap them into your timeline when editing. Thnx.

[@hauntedautopsy]

Probably one of the most important tips out there. I've came across many tutorial videos from small channels that had their background music blasting through my ears and can barely make out what they're saying.

[@Rick_Jagger]

Absolutely agree with this! Even I did volume editing my sounds in my very first video ever, and it was just a small showcase for my gaming mods, so not even a "wanna be a KZbinr" thing 😉 (You don't need to click on my name, there aren't any videos, it's another channel 😂)

[@rocker-dragon]

This is what I'm paranoid about with my outro music, I adjust the volume but not always 100% if it's low enough.

[@veganish2649]

"Done is Better than Perfect" ~ Fallout76 / CyberPunk 2077

[@amoshopson7923]

Halo, Ark, lol

[@ForeverJade.D]

Also Final Fantasy VII, and every special event game mode RuneScape has ever had.

[@ITSNICKMELLO]

"Releasing something and learning from the mistakes is better than aiming for absolute perfection and having it never see the light of day." - Someone who could actually decipher the advice.

[@jessegarcia2308]

@@ForeverJade.D woah hold on… FF7 is a perfect game! Well except for Aeris’ limit break… you get it after she’s dead…

[@Ezzydesu]

I have been anxiously watching videos with editing tips for beginners and the ''Done is better than perfect'' really called me out here. I needed that. A LOT.

[@taintedpeanut6765]

Me: "It's not good when it's done, it's done when it's good." Also me: "I don't know what to think anymore.."

[@IceTeaElias]

Uploading regularly is the most important thing and as long as you improve with every or every other video you are doing everything right.

[@scotticvs312]

Good is done and Done is good. Good is not the same as perfect. Don't do 300 hours of editing on a 3 minute video. It can always be more polished or fine tuned and tweaked just a liiiiittle bit more, but it is better to just call it done when you are ready to say "it is good." That's what the main message of that is meant to be. My father got a doctorate and his professors told him: "There's 2 kinds of theses, the ones that get finished and the ones that are perfect." If you keep striving for perfect instead of accepting that there are gonna be flaws or a point where you have to stop editing and say, "okay, good enough" then there's never going to be a video at all.

[@TPowerfulGaming]

@@scotticvs312 oh shoot you’re smart that’s very encouraging

[@MistaGrant]

When you come here first, and then have to back track to Harris' video

[@YourKatNippers]

I watched Harris for a few days. He’s hot lol and helpful. I really appreciate the intel.

[@TokoXIII]

Me as a music producer coming into video editing: I'm so glad to step out of my music comfort zone and learn something new! Sam Woodhall: A good video starts with good audio Me: Back in my hole then Honestly though, it's so interesting to see the same concepts I love in different applications and more importantly, communities. Bang up job

[@GGusDX]

I've been editing for almost 2 years now, and I know that my last video is way better than my first one, time will make you grow your editing skill, I'm still learning every single day, thanks for the tips Sam!

[@MrGrumbly]

I come back to this video again and again. Very Helpful!

[@TheNeatwork]

I really like that you and Harris both reinforced the importance of audio

[@williamharris5663]

Just uploaded my first ever edit on my gaming channel. The first two hours was hell, then it became addictive! Thanks for the advice, Sam.

[@izarak_arts]

"Done it's better then perfect" is very true and setting yourself an upload schedule really helps that happen a little over a month or so ago I told myself I'd upload every Monday and Friday and sure as hell they aren't perfect. Some I really really like others well... they at least got made and honestly that mindset has made me like video making a lot more and relieves some stress of the process imo

[@kohashiguchi1454]

Your own presentation plus your editing techniques make you very engaging. I'm sold.

[@rx4864]

Number 1 is the most true! Audio is more important than visuals! Bad audio can drive people away way faster than bad video!

[@KareAkern]

This is great advice! I used to work with traditional media more than a decade ago, sat down to edit my first video full of confidence video and realized that I knew nothing about editing for KZbin. Thank you so much for the tips!

[@itspatriciaburton]

I had a look at my editing software for the first time today and almost had a mental breakdown. SO. MANY. POSSIBILITIES. And I understand none of them. But I'm ready for the journey, especially with your tips!

[@happycompy]

This video was above and beyond what I needed. Liked and subbed!

[@Gabi-dt7jn]

*"* *C* *R* *I* *K* *E* *Y* *"*

[@Harris434]

What's in the cup!

[@TechnoTim]

Great tips! Incorporating them tomorrow! Thank you for all you do!

[@xasv1k]

Brief, useful and to the point. Thanks!

[@oliver_twistor]

Great tips! As a software developer, I love the bonus tip. Pushing out products to your customers and clients are something many developers struggle with. Sure, you don't want to push out crappy quality, but the Pareto principle says that the last 20 % of quality takes 80 % of your time, and the customer/client probably won't notice or care about the difference. I ask myself "is this good enough?" and usually it is. It doesn't have to be perfect, just good enough. What "good enough" is will of course differ from project to project and client to client -- creating an autopilot system for a commercial aircraft requires a higher quality than creating a small tool to fetch what's currently on TV -- but the statement is true for both types of projects. I just discovered your and Harris' channels and I am intrigued. I was recommended your channels tonight by KZbin. Really uncanny because recently I have thought about creating KZbin videos where I teach software/web development from start to finish. There is a lot of awesome programming tutorials out there, but I haven't found so many tutorials that teach the stuff around the actual programming. I mean project management, documentation, version control, issue/ticket management, releasing, publishing, marketing, pricing, selling etc. When I graduated from university I had learned programming, but not how to put my skills to practice in real whole projects. That's typical for all university education, I guess. You learn things in isolation and then after graduation you are like a deer in the headlights. Your and Harris' videos will be instrumental for me when I'm finally deciding to start.

[@binnyrex]

love that last one.. thanks

[@matthiasedwards294]

Fantastic advice, great energy! Thank you!

[@jimruthlessYT]

You Sir are an absolute legend!

[@hellodarren]

Enjoyed the video! Really useful info, thanks Sam!

[@FringePatriotGaming]

Been editing for a year and I still learned so much from this thank you. Always learning always growing, thank you for the tips

[@happycompy]

Onwards and upwards!

[@StumbleBoy]

The KZbin Audio Library was an eye-opener. Thank you for that! A bit advanced tips, so I am sticking with #6 for now :) Better complete the videos!

[@lynconscard6490]

couldnt agree more tbh ijust hope i can find some off the more meme sound effeckts

[@viniciusmedeiros6663]

Awesome Sam!! Really great tips!! Thank you very much!!!

[@melissalegarda]

Sam, the L & J shortcuts for FCPX have totally blown my mind. The way I *don't* have to listen to myself drone on in normal speed haha. Thank you for this brill video.

[@SlackerCast]

for the record Sam I came here first and upon your instructions i went and watched Harris video and now I'm back for the real tips.

[@BCan90]

Sam, I knew I liked you when I started watching this video... then you threw in a bonus tip and that just sealed it for me!

[@TheDoubleTapShow]

I started making youtube content about a super saturated topic because of this channel. In that topic I spend a lot of time figuring out what would make me unique, and set me apart from all other call of duty youtubers out there. It all started as just something I did along side twitch, but now I am more proud of my youtube than my twitch if that makes senses? I feel like twitch is a performance and youtube is the album and i like dropping curated content...

[@lululamai1752]

Awesome tips. The best one was the BONUS tip because an over thinker like me always wants perfection & I need to realize that “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION.”👍🏼

[@rantenlambert8683]

love all your videos man theyre so helpful great tips and a great way to help others understand it. keep up the good work

[@pdnsgaming]

I have to say with your Tip #6, the quality of Harris' videos is awesome. Some of the best around I have to say. Also, those tips are great, but its very overwhelming thinking about learning and doing all that, it's actually very off-putting trying to make videos as "live" streaming is wham bam thank you, mam.. PS, love watching a fellow pommy. You are definitely the wizard behind the curtain

[@ItsVonWick]

Wonderful tips Sam 👌🏽

[@3nfy]

Tip 6 is what I've been trying to live by. It'll be fun looking back at my progress and evolution over time as well.

[@todaywithrhea917]

0:55 "ouch Charlie, that really hurt!" Is all I thought about 🤣

[@newfinishautospa]

We have the exact same chair. You have good taste.

[@zay8825]

Great genuine guy. Thanks for helping with my first video im making.

[@DebzLife]

Sam Woodhall "audio is the most important part of the video" Also Sam Woodhall: does sound design in Harris's intro, but doesn't do sound design in his own intro. (jk 😂, big fan)

[@LIZZsing]

and claps on every word he says. :D

[@ShekibAziz]

really liked this one! thank you Sam!

[@jka808]

Good stuff bro! Thanks for the advice!

[@dauraktv]

I might have put the first broll at the very beginning. It was so good. Sorry, that’s all.. great video!!!!!

[@batmayn]

Great info, thanks Sam! Subscribed

[@CameraTim]

The biggest things I've learned that really speed up my editing process are the following: 1. Learn keyboard shortcuts. - The less you use your mouse, the better (also, just ditch the razor tool). Basically what Sam said in this video, but just reiterating it. You'll be amazed at how much faster you can do everything. 2. Understand how codecs work. - Knowing what the difference between interframe and intraframe codecs are and how proxy media works will make your timeline significantly quicker and will cause a LOT less lag. 3. Don't use Adobe Premiere. - Just don't.

[@pai_ariki]

why shouldnt i use premiere?

[@sarahmabinya9061]

@@pai_ariki it's just bad

[@CameraTim]

@@pai_ariki 1. Subscription-based software is a terrible business model and bad for the user long-term. 2. They have nearly 30-year old code in the software, making fixing bugs near impossible. (Ever hear of the "Sorry, a serious error has occurred..."?) Lost a good amount of projects over the years. 3. DaVinci Resolve's Edit, Fusion, and Color pages are everything Adobe Dynamic Linking wants to be but can't be. 4. There's a complete lack of color management, making doing any sort of color work very difficult. 5. The keyframing functionality is very limited and not as functional as it should be. Just to name a few.

[@pai_ariki]

@@CameraTim ... i havent run into a single one of these problems as i only edit very basic videos. i dont doubt that these issues dont exist but for me who gets adobe creative cloud for free with school its fine :D

[@pai_ariki]

@@sarahmabinya9061 thanks

[@dolcce6145]

I think this is my favourite video of yours!! You are awesome

[@joshuafox89]

This guys is one of my new favorite KZbinr!! Thank you sir for your videos.

[@AverageBrodie]

Thanks Sam. Great video mate and I loved the idea that done is better than perfect.

[@joshuaepsteindev]

Love the content, keep up the great work

[@TheNegatoryNerd]

Thanks Sam!

[@darvire]

Another tip is usage of the arrow keys. I'm not sure if all programs use it, but for Davinci Resolve it does. Left and right keys go frame by frame. Top and bottom go to the last edit cut you did. Those keys made sure getting the right start of a clip or audio were exactly where I wanted it to be, and it made it easier to zip through videos and make sure there isn't any gaps between each cut and so forth.

[@IceWyte]

I'm never going to get tired of saying this. You and your content are a god send!

[@alvinespiritu9470]

Wow... what a great Video Sam... Thank you for all the great stuff you and Harris have been doing... #6 is my fav!!!

[@sameguygolf]

Thank you for this. I’m starting out and may not understanding all of this but the great thing about your content is I can watch this again and gain more from you. Much appreciated!

[@jezzakd]

Thanks for the tips!

[@therobertrupp]

The water bottle holding up the key light... can't unsee it. haha nice video man thank you!!!

[@CompleteCreationsLLC]

Just started my channel and appreciate all the information!

[@WarzoneTw0]

Thanks for the hints bro! Great video and will take alot of these points on board 🤙🤙

[@MrHlywdDJ]

That bonus tip tho..... ;) Fantastic video Sam, researching color correction now... Thank you!

[@EvanShowsMTB]

Thank you Sam!!

[@darc4314]

Love this guy.

[@FatmanVALORANT]

Thanks!

[@WesmanY2k]

Holy God. Many Thanks, Sam.

[@Mark.Antony]

Play it again Sam! is what I am doing with your videos to help me with mine of which your videos are far more superior to mine but with your guidance master I hope I will get there, May the editing force be with you

[@Stacja_pkmn]

Thank You 😁😁

[@seanwingblade9657]

Done is better than perfect is the best tip I've heard. Thank you!

[@sirmaysin4745]

6:20-6:55 Brilliant. Very small and subtle detail that's very effective that I would never think of. You're an amazing editor with a keen eye.

[@greeksushi4880]

Thanks for this i needed this for my channel

[@PinoyVideoMarketer]

Great video Sam!

[@richmerk4110]

Appreciate the tips man, made a vid today using your advice

[@kimmikaotic]

Excellent information!! Thank you for making this video.

[@Sannosama]

10:54 J-Cut! I'm learniiiiing ^~^ Thanks, Sam

[@user-ls4ob9uf2b]

Great video thanks for the advice !

[@benbullettmortlock]

The J cut and the L cut technique instantly gave me a complete lightbulb moment. Wish I'd known that years ago!

[@ItsSailcat]

Thanks! Great Video!

[@duffyscottc]

Thanks, sam!

[@malisalvatore]

Hey Sam just wanted to say this is my second time watching your channel and I love this video it's been really helpful, I can't wait to start recording and editing my youtube videos.

[@w0lvefanggaming212]

Awesome Video, Sam! If I were to give 1 tip, it is to watch your own (finished) video with the mindset of a viewer. This way, you'll recognize what to cut out, shorten or emphasize.

[@daelynthgames]

Great video.The hurdle I face with templates is not knowing what to search for!

[@lexusvandervort3645]

Thank you thank you 🙏

[@CarsSimplified]

I've been occasionally using J and L cuts without knowing they were a thing! Great information here!

[@RebeccaLoran]

Now I have to go back and watch every single one of your videos. Thank you so much for this.

[@THUSIASTIC]

Thank you Sam! You are the man! You and Harris make a great team! Thanks for the very valuable knowledge you just dropped on us. ❤🤙🏻

[@togetheragency]

Thanks so much Sam. Love everything you put out.

[@DeafShadow90]

RedGiant as well for so many things.

[@yourboy_ace]

Currently giving my gaming channel a fresh start, I've made all my videos and streams private and gonna give it a change, yours and Harris' videos have been super helpful and I've only been subbed to you both for a few days. Much appreciated and keep up the amazing work.

[@RADXTHUNDER]

SAM that was super helpful thank you so much

[@GearandGaming]

I've always heard it as "Perfection is the mortal enemy of good enough". Thanks for the tips!

[@nunof01]

Great tips loved it !

[@maddenfan6683]

Thanks for making videos bro you inspire me

[@WarStorm]

Noti gang!! I've been waiting for a video like this for a while! Thank you good sir for your service in the community!

[@matthoss3007]

Hey Sam, Im about to shoot my first video soon, wanted to say a big thanks for all the help!

[@FlufflessLP]

Nice tips, thank you.

[@pallemedel]

Editing is like a creative meditation and an escape from reality. Love it! Nice video

[@nimzlusitovlogs]

thank you Sir, for Sharing your vedio and for Advice,GOD bless!

[@tommyinsane9932]

SAM! Thanks for the tip about the title templates, it never crossed my mind that I could buy them lol great video man

[@EpicRoyaltyFree]

Good tips, great video!

[@Lane_]

not first, but noti still lmao. keep up the good work sam!

[@Lane_]

rewatching right now LOL

[@wektor1972]

Sam Sam you are Awesome!

[@ATs_fm]

K83 is a good choice, man. I use AHK to turn the volume wheel into a scroll wheel though.