Beginner Editing Advice with YouTube’s Top Editor

[@ThinkMediaTV]

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[@ecadventures461]

To the person who is reading this, don't give up on your channel. Keep going, Its going to be better. 💯

[@Lisalovescrafting]

Thanks!🤗

[@itz_NOTkaleb]

That means alot

[@veemunyoki]

Thank you 🇰🇪

[@THEMAVERICKPODACST_UG]

Think media has kept me going in times of doubt, thanks for this message.

[@frozair]

Needed to hear this 🔥

[@chris_tarroza]

Him talking about why he loves editing is EXACTLY how I feel. Granted, being a video editor has been my profession for years. Now that I’m in the KZbin game, it’s interesting hearing how so many KZbinrs (really popular ones too) hate editing. Putting all the pieces together like a puzzle and conveying a coherent, interesting story - it’s my favourite part!

[@robonut0357]

“I hate the preproduction part! I hate the production part! Just give me the footage and leave me alone!” Actual facts 💯

[@SamuelDaram]

Hayden Hillier-Smith IS the Walter Murch of video editing. Unlike many other film and video editors, Hayden Hillier-Smith is brilliant at speaking about the craft of editing. He always does it with such dynamism, clarity and a love of cinema so he constantly inspires me. I am sure he has the same impact on you too! Well done to Think Media and Omar for a really concise, useful, and most importantly a well-edited video with the Google Generation's Walter Murch. (27 October 2023).

[@Tracytamanda.]

This J cut thing has just change my life😂😂 I just had the feeling my cuts could be way better but I didn’t know what to do. Immediately I heard that I said to myself “ this is it” now I know what tutorials to search for. Thanks for sharing!

[@thetysonkuteyi]

Whoever it was on the THINK team that decided to put the visual of the J Cut in the video while he spoke…bravo. 👏🏽👏🏽 Well done.

[@BrownsRUs]

He gave us a different light on editing. I will definitely try some of the techniques he spoke about! Thank you for this video!

[@Bennyhsu]

I always enjoy listening to Hayden talk about editing. His insights and tips have been so helpful in improving my own editing skills. Keep up the great work!

[@RileyChaseFox]

Heck Yeah! You guys got Hayden. This guy knows his stuff. 👌👌👌

[@GRestores]

It takes me many hours to edit 5 min videos, i enjoy it but also find it very stressful. In the end what i want is to feel accomplished and that i put the best possible video out. It really is fulfilling to feel like you have something to say and to be able to say it.

[@HillierSmith]

What he said.

[@GMAceM]

I can always make time to listen to Hayden, his work is incredible. At this point in my YT life, editing is not a big deal, in fact I love my edits and watching things stitch together is quite fun, I just need to work on expanding my audience.

[@StevesRealReviews]

Cant get enough of any video with Hayden talking about editing - he's the Master for sure!!

[@razabadass]

Thank you hayden as team think media!

[@selfretired3025]

I really like the "start the audio a few seconds before the video" part, for transitioning. 👊❤

[@TimeNow9]

So Long...been awaiting 🎉. Thank you 💐

[@thedynamicsolo4232]

I needed this for "SaveTheMales". I wish I could at least know as a raw beginner the simplest of edits to extend the video, make shorts, thumbnails. I work 72 hours a week at my regular job, so getting information and implementing it is tough, but if you grind hard enough.........diamonds.

[@MrJmi]

Great interview, good questions. Lots of insight - thx!

[@WilliamJonesChess]

Best Moments [Square brackets are my own thoughts] 1:30 give me the footage. leave me alone. I will give you something great. [It is all about the process] 2:33 Starting with nothing and making this into something is where I have the most fun [Hillier has found his magic. He loves a task so many people hate because it is time-consuming and boring. Hillier wins as he enjoys the process. He probably gets into a flow state and does not want editing to end.] 2:42 Having no idea what to do, and then going, yes this works. [He makes me want to fall in love with editing, with process of doing tough tasks] 3:03 Change. This is story telling. You click on this video and now you understanding a new thing. [You are now better than you were before having watched this video] 3:45 You knodded your head many times. Let's get that in when I say something interesting. Those signals tell you that was important info to retain [ This creates a mood] 7:07 advice to new editors to teach them things so they enjoy it a lot? make sure the cuts are clean. tetris pieces. but tetris pieces are all different sizes. Thank you for all this advice.

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Another fantastic video and great tips for how to edit videos. Thanks for sharing this video Think Media.

[@AlkuntarGaming]

I agree! Editing is the most important part of a great KZbin video and I'm still learning. Thanks for this amazing video and the insights it brings!

[@katra777]

Self taught editor myself through Premiere Pro. Learning as I go with KZbin videos. I specialize in reaction (TV/Movie) videos. I want to get much better at this craft as I love it. So much more to learn and I want more knowledge in areas I am not even thinking about. Considered taking a Udemy course but I want a more structured learning environment so I am looking at one of those certification courses. Expensive, yes, but I think it will be worth it considering I have been at this consistently for four years and have not lost my passion for it. Thanks for this video because it even more confirms this is something I want to go all in on.

[@CurieuxNomades]

Very interesting interview! We like the storytelling part, we need to learn about that.

[@PsyIQMastery]

You are doing great, I have just subscribed on your channel!😄Thank you, this was incredibly helpful! I am trying to build a youtube channel with tarot and oracle readings, and its really hard since english is not my first language, and there are tons of creators with the same topic. And I am comletely new to all of this editing, uploading, thumbnail , intro creating etc. For you guys that are watching with me, I hope your channel grows fast ! We are in this together. NEVER GIVE UP!

[@neulandlotse]

The process of editing is so far away from what it was in the film industry. Their the story and the value of emotions where planned by author and director. Today on many KZbin channels the editors bring the emotions to live on their own. And Hillier is one who absolutely understood this and pushed it to perfection.🙏🤘👏

[@markkelderman2439]

Great video. Nowadays being a KZbinr is like running a business. Just give people what they want. And when the growth becomes real, you can consider hiring people to help you run your channel more efficiently. The most difficult part is starting and growing of course, but consistency and hard work (with a little bit of Famester to help of course) will always pay off at the end. If nothing, at least you would have some experience.

[@riveralvarez7517]

I agree with everything you said.

[@professorenriquedeferraz]

I wish to learn editing

[@WeiseGuy91]

I wanted this interview collab for so long!

[@ClarkAd]

Been in Film class for 4 years of high school, and I love the editing part. Preproduction and production are a nightmare for me and I despise it. Editing is almost calming for me lol

[@WeiseGuy91]

Should’ve paid him to edit this episode

[@AAvfx]

Happy 2024 👍👍👍👍 Great video

[@wandaphili]

Very insightful video ❤

[@Gerald_G]

Fantastic interview.

[@emipowered]

Amazing advice! Thank you so much for this video

[@montanadivacreations9267]

LOL I am learning Editing with CapCut and I have to say that my last few videos showed my INSECURITY by being a bit over edited..but gosh.. I had so much FUN playing with all the effects, animations and transitions.. I will clam down now.. LOL

[@theVRpilot]

Thank you for this!

[@saneauto]

Love the advice about the J cuts

[@PedroOnPurpose]

What do you feel about AI content for background music? I know u use epidemic. So do I. But for the very near future when AI can design a track (text to music) where does that leave epidemic sound?

[@Laurencegargar2784]

Thanks 😊

[@AJHogue]

So glad to see Austin Powers found a new career after the movies ♥️

[@epicotakugamer4930]

People don't like overediting because it's too overproduced and sometimes unnecessary when people just want to hear what you say.

[@BuggleJoy-kj9em]

6:14 behind the chair

[@BlackIceNails]

can't stop thinking about the nods now 🤣

[@johnclay7644]

useful informative interview. have a co editor (Joel Cox and Ferris Webster) informative content.

[@lundgrenbronzestudios]

They always show images of the raw edit with layers and layers of stuff. What is it all?

[@ThemeParkToday_4K]

great video👌

[@Shi__Stress]

He ia great❤🎉😊😊

[@PcOnController]

Would there be a course that you’d recommend for beginners editors

[@FURYWORLDx]

🖤

[@LifeontheMoose]

Let’s just assume I’m ready to hire an editor as a young channel…how much will I expect to pay?

[@cinemasteve85]

You might want to look at places like upwork. I see people asking for $50+ depending on their budget and project size

[@CliqzHD]

Depending on the project size and deadlines I usually charge $100 for videos of 8-15mins

[@adix_creations]

Sir, i am good editor but I can't get money(💵), 😔 so, plz if anyone wants to edit your videos like iman gadzi or ali abddal reply me, sir you are my inspiration❤️

[@wanderverseexplorer]

Where can I find this guy

[@jaybuckeye2866]

I'm a total beginner. I'm never going to be a videographer. It's just going to be me talking interspersed with some still shots (no videos). Where do I start?

[@aboutsomeNkowlage]

❤

[@ljscalemodels526]

What a great video - does he do freelance work? 😂

[@pinnaclegag]

This is so difficult if you are studying I have a KZbin gaming channel and I am hairing a video editor 50rs per video and connected with me from 4 month her editing is best for my content

[@iampradippp]

nice

[@sobhitakhatun1059]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@peacelovemarie]

How can I see someone else's video thumbnail history?

[@TurtleSauceGaming]

"I don't like overediting. That screams insecurity" Proceeds to put a shit ton of text, a distortion effect, 3 different clips in two sentences... Is that not overedited? I mean, I guess a lot of people like that, but I never did. Just feels overplayed. I think that's probably the most important point. Find your own style. I feel like if you don't enjoy editing to some degree, you should find someone to edit for your own channel. I hate the time it takes, but I do love editing on some level.

[@joyfultrails]

He can’t be YT’s best editor. Because I am. 😂

[@tedtalksrock]

Editing: Less is more, folks.

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[@333Judy333]

What bothers me most about videos is when the producer talks and talks and talks about what he or she is GOING TO DO and it takes FOREVER. Just do what you're going to do.

[@Noah-7]

If anyone sees this God bless you! And please go to the voice of God recordings ❤