Edit YouTube VIdeos 10X FASTER: Productivity hacks!

[@IamViolet0823]

Your procrastination reminded me of something Leonard Bernstein once said: "To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time." Also: The end of this video is the first time out of ten of your videos that I've watched since last night that I haven't felt compelled to watch the next one. In every other video, you're clear about how the next video follows the current one. In this video, you end on an uncertain note. I'm not saying this over-critically--far from it. It's a perfect lesson because of the contrast with how you kept me watching ten videos in a row!

[@wabisabisylvie111]

I got to remember your line “ Done is better than perfect “ 😊. So true

[@vegan.enlightenment]

I love that line!!! ❤❤❤

[@TravelYourCaresAway]

SAMEEEEEEEEE lol

[@paigeclemons.]

Agreed! I spend so much time rewatching after i have already finalized because i am so worried about boring people haha

[@coastaldiva]

@@paigeclemons. i get that lol

[@TeacherKellyTag]

1:59 I just use the same 4 songs

[@TCnParadise]

Wow - she knows everything I’m doing that uses too much time. She is absolute KZbin gold. I am learning so much !!!

[@carriestone809]

You are on a roll! Keep going! I just did a 30 day film/edit challenge just for myself to get more comfortable talking to the camera and doing basic editing. It was so helpful. Now, with your help, I am about ready to actually upload something!

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

That's amazing and so smart! excited for your journey!

[@emiluguevara1441]

Keep going! • How to make quick and easy yet clickable thumb nails • How to host successful lives • how and when to monetize your channel Just some ideas for ya

[@MarketsofSunshine]

Wow! I use InShot on my android phone and it is much easier for me than what you are doing. Now I don't feel so concerned about my editing. Thanks for sharing your process.

[@be.camera.confident]

Oh my gosh! The rewatch tip. I thought I was the only one who does that!!!!!

[@JaymaMalme]

I have loved this! I found you tonight and binged all of your challenge videos. I was struggling thinking of what to post daily, as my niche is scrapbooking and my videos are usually a process of putting a scrapbook page together. But in one of your videos you talked about pain points…what is your audience’s pain point. It is that they don’t have time for it. So now I want to draw out a whole scrapbook process for several days to show that my week is busy but I’m going to take a small chunk of time each day to scrapbook and show what I get done for that day. You have also inspired me to change locations. I never do that because mostly I’m showing my work surface. But I’ve been doing this “for real” for 5+ yrs and am ready for the challenge to take things up a notch. Thanks for these! I just found you but already like and trust you thanks to your challenge videos. 😊

[@DrKatyaMay]

Hey! I've never done a scrapbook and yet I would watch the video you described about doing the process over several days. Because honestly I could relate that to other things I create😊

[@seaweedsnacks]

As a YT beginner, this was SO HELPFUL. I think once you get rolling as a creator, you forget little things and it becomes second nature. You answered so many things here that I wondered about. Your screen recording of how to edit in iMovie using control B - yeah, I didn't know that. Also, using canva (which I use exclusively) and saving as MP4 - didn't know that either. So refreshing to have this advice. THANK YOU for bucking the final cut pro bros and being relatable to us folks that like simple.

[@caballefam]

Thank you for this Virginia! I started in yt and posted 2 videos but stopped like a year or more ago because I was so disappointed that editing a 10 to 15 minute video took me 2 weeks. I cannot! 😂😂

[@WingsAsEaglesMinistries]

Having fun and getting it done ….. I like that phrase 😊

[@savvyspendysaver]

You’ve made life so much easier. Ive found editing to be looooooooong. Kindly requesting if you can do a series on mindset cause I think that is what gets in the way of starting 1. Imposter syndrome 2. Dealing with burnout and fatigue as a KZbinr 3. Dealing with trolls 4. To keep going and not give up even when you don’t see the results

[@LewisPike]

Great tips to speed up the editing process. I use descript for editing now. With AI you can remove all the silence dead space in seconds.

[@BoReynolds]

Just found your channel. I like it! I'm a 60 yr old Radio Personality and I'm learning a ton from you. Thank you for that. I appreciate it. Bo

[@nextlevel5265]

We want you to keep going! This is inspirational to us smaller content creators and we appreciate your jovial spirit. I would love to hear your perspective on the creative process or ideation.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Thank you so much!!! I like that idea too!

[@Ridgelysradar]

Love the tips for editing : Screencast / canva slides in MP4 - this was so helpful. I have a hard time with the scripting and planning. So that was really helpful too. Thank you!

[@AllieMacArt]

So true! I’ve always wondered how to do that 😅

[@LifeAsAllen]

You are a machine! Your "think like a viewer" is a good tip. That's a reason why, when I think I've finished, I will wait a few hours and watch it again. I did that on my last video and found that, while I thought the info was important at the time it didn't really add anything and slowed the video down. Like you, I like to keep the video moving by varying my locations. Nobody wants to see me sit in a chair a speak to them for 5 or 10 minutes. Some people are great and engaging at that, but I'm certainly not.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Yes if you’re able to leave it and come back you see it in a whole new light. Thank you!

[@LifeAsAllen]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr And I can't tell you how long it would take me to find the perfect music back in my tv days working on docs.

[@GingerTees]

I’m trying to grow my channel but don’t want to run out of ideas so I’m uploading 3 times a week for the next few weeks then I will cut back to 1-2 times. I applaud your challenge. Well done!!

[@ReboundingWithCheryl]

I only know how to do basic edits in KZbin studio. I’m having to pay for editing and it’s getting expensive. Not sure it’s worth it.

[@matterof_fact]

Great tip about taking out the music

[@Graphicxtras1]

Great video, really useful hints and tips

[@hagenaarsfamily]

I just found your videos last night and I just love your energy. I put up 5 videos last week and now your 7 day challenge is pushing me to keep going to do more. Also most of our videos are just about our life but in August we moved from Canada to El Salvador so I feel like maybe our lives just got more interesting to more people and our audience is growing. So I am hoping that using your tips, tricks, and hacks will help that increase. We are starting a couple of businesses here with some locals and I think our KZbin channel will help bring in future customers once we get that up and going so I really want to make my channel successful.

[@CarolynGrant-d9p]

Very helpful. Thanks. I’m still trying to get started on the retired life which is an almost untouched notch.

[@DeerHuntingCajuns]

Sweet video! We edit just like you ma’am. New subscribers here. Loving the great content!!! ❤🎉

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Hey there! Welcome!!! Thank you so much!

[@CP-dl4nc]

Having fun and getting it done. NICE.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Better than hating it and doing nothing 🤣

[@CP-dl4nc]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr I think I have “hating it and doing nothing” perfectly mastered. It would be good if there was a hashtag to find everyone else’s videos on YT that is following this challenge.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

I use epidemic sound for music as got sick of searching for right background music for my content. 👍👍

[@Midwestyorkie]

You. Are. The. BEST!! 🙏

[@combataviationdefence]

I just love your videos. Every time i watch I learn so much.

[@Biz1111-fz4er]

Great video, thanks for the tips!

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

I am really enjoying your videos but in every video I find myself thinking, oooh that’s a cute top! It would be awesome if you had links to those super cute tops, when possible, in the description box. Thank you for these videos!

[@LausDeoLiving]

Please keep going if you can :). I've been binge watching your videos and you have helped me so much! You're starting to make me think I can actually do this. I've known for a few months that God wants me to start a channel to share my 50 years of life experience with others. Your videos and advice have helped me more than you know. Thanks for being used by God to help me & so many others💗

[@saundraboulware]

Your first phrase spoke My Truth! It was just taking too long to edit my videos. I practically wanted to quit. I'm not, thanks to this KZbin Challenge. I found out about this challenge at your Day 5 video. I'm restarting it now. OMG, I had to wear a thumb brace because I was editing 8-10 hours a day for 35 straight days last month! (I did my own 31 day challenge to kickstart my channel.) I love this: "Throwing out perfectionisms! ...Throwing out over thinking (throwing out procrastination--I added this one)! "And, Getting it DONE!" Yayyy!🙌 You ask what I might want to see. Here's some ideas: -import different clips into the editing software -insert B-Rolls -insert audio before you show the video (exp. you car door shut before showing the car) -put this challenge in a playlist (I see that you already did this, yay!) -sample sheet of how you outline including your planned change of location Side Question: What's your doggie's name? Too Cute😍!

[@50sShadesofGrey]

Please, keep going. Very informative and I love that you are keeping it simple and easy to understand! You are inspiring me to at least consider making content on KZbin again 😊 thank you 🎉

[@Acrediteemvocê13]

Thank you I’m learning so much from your videos 🙏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💕

[@bettraicopilot]

I love your videos and content. You are so relatable and warm. You make me feel like a friend. Thanks for the information!

[@lorrainechittock]

OMG, guilty as charged. Watch those first 3 minutes of beauty several times when I need to just do a rough of the ENTIRE thing!

[@jp_3training]

Good job and content. Keep going!

[@New-Hat-Gardening]

Wow this was so helpful!

[@sierralovesdogs]

You are amazing for sticking to this!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@Guardaditos-deDios]

your videos has been a blessing for me. Thanks!! God bless you!! Purpose!! 😉 😍

[@Penfriendrocks]

Congratulations on 7 days!! I've really enjoyed this series. And just the reminder that these little tweaks to improve efficiency means more time for everything in life is really valuable. We're all definitely too busy to make videos, but that probably means we have useful things to share. Our voices are valuable and needed. Thanks Virginia!

[@abchappell01]

This is my first time seeing your content, and I must say, it is just fantastic! 😊

[@BabyStepsMedia]

I just found you this morning, ive watched a couple videos. Im starting a channel, soon, and as a 49..nearly 50 yr old non tech, i like seeing the done better than petfect as it helps those starting out to not get caught in the perfection wheel that i see causes burnout for most. For me, that would takeaway from my whole purpose of doing yt. So, if you can keep doing easy quick, ways to do ALL the things those of us starting will need to do. Show the quick stuff in canva that can help, more quick edit stuff...maybe do like a quick on edit in imovie 101 for beginners who need to just get videos out without all the extras. Do really anything that a new yt and ig ( really any platform) needs to know how to do, but do it really basic and easy no frills. I think thats missing so far. Thx so much. And yes, keep going. Be authentic and frankly do whatever you find fun to teach that is needed....which is everything.😂

[@knightconsultingllc]

Girl!! Thank you! The pressure is on for me to move forward. Help me to create my KZbin channel cover.

[@VictoriaGetsVocal]

Keep rolling sister, loving your content. ❤ I’m confident you can do this for 30 days.

[@ChristLightDevotional]

Thank you! 🙏🏻🕊️🤍

[@angelahartleigh5935]

Yes!! Please keep doing it! Yes, I have questions… do you batch your content or do you do one video at a time? Do you schedule your content? If so, do you use a program and if so what? I am learning so much from your videos! Please keep them coming!

[@paigeclemons.]

I actually LOVE Canva and I use it for my thumbnails but I have never thought of using it for in my videos! Thank you for this tip! It does seem like it would be much faster and it would be much easier to just change the words with each little slide instead of creating a new text slide each time! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@Meloyadina]

Congrats 🎉 on getting to Day 7. It's me with the rewatching... 😅😂 Because of the challenge I've uploaded 2 videos this week, and filmed most of 2 for next week 😮, never did that before, so Thank You!! Would appreciate a video on creating almost a 'customized plug n play' description for my videos, with affiliate links I re-use often. And not overthinking tags, basically uploading takes me a long time.

[@BronwenHumanDesignonStage]

Keep going! I just finally joined you today and I want more fast, engaging, Canva editing tips. I’m so in for the one you shared in this vid! Thank you!

[@milcahkipkoech]

Totally inspired I am gonna join the challenge starting today, day 1 of 7, cheerleaders needed ❤

[@Bonakelephumo]

This challenge you are on has been so helpful, thank you so much 👌 My channel is growing very slowly, but I’ve been able to identify some of the mistakes I had made. Let’s see how the next video do😊

[@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc]

Keep going! I'm hoping to learn how to make better videos with less time spent on editing and the results looking jumpy! I'm almost 68 so this has been a massive learning curve but I would welcome a Canva tutorial for sure darling girl. Much love Imi xxx ❤

[@dmjames1972]

As someone who didn’t know about you, or watch any of your videos until about three days ago. Let me just say that I’ve really enjoyed your seven day challenge, even as someone who has yet to do one KZbin video! I like how real you are, and you can tell that you have been a professional presenter prior. I felt like there were so many nuggets that I need to watch each video over again. Really enjoyed this one. I liked how real you were with changing locations and even showing us your bag with all your mics, etc. Loved the part with you actually editing as well. You have definitely been on a roll - it’s been fun to go along the journey with you and your audience. Thank you. Looking forward to seeing what else you do now that I am a subscriber. Keep rocking it.

[@sierralovesdogs]

I’m about 18 months here and ready to try something other than imovie… can you show final cut a bit? Also how is screencast different from a regular screen record? (Shift cmd 5)

[@thegringobaker]

Yes, keep going...you ARE on a roll! I can'r really suggest ideas...you seem to be very good at that.

[@manuelahamer7607]

I found your channel just in time 😍 Please keep going, I am loving the energy. Just set up my channel, not yet made any videos, at the 'how to stage'. Would love a video that covers the uploading process, ideal length, shorts, research on finding topics to talk about within a niche etc. Keep going!!

[@RockBottomRebootIRL]

Loving your 7 day challenge! I like how you mentioned recording in shorter clips to make uploading faster in one of your previous videos. Possibly some more simple logistical recording and saving tricks/tips to make it easier to actually get videos posted such as - How to deal with super thick card holders on the backs of phones and the spring-loaded phone holders on the tripods, selfie sticks, etc. are too shallow to hold the phones and they pop off. It is something small but can prevent someone from recording. If the phone doesn't pop out, the holders also hit the side buttons and turn the phone off. - How to get in the habit of recording in horizontal format with a phone. 99% of all my recordings are vertical and unusable (except in shorts). - Media storage ideas when recording long format, ie letting the phone record in 20 minute blocks (the max length it will record) while working on a project and having your hands dirty. (So that was a random example) 😁 - How to record what you are doing when you are doing it and don't have extra hands/time to hold a phone, set things up, and move things. I am so happy you made this series! ❤

[@Woman-in-midlife]

amazing advice. love you

[@mbm4348]

You’re lovely! Thank you! I just posted my first on camera video today. In part because of watching some of your posts about being 40+ and just doing it!

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

YAY! Congrats!!!

[@gurutravel-planningmagical5277]

Done is better than perfect, I loved that statement in Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell!!! Great use of it, and I am loving all of your content. Thank you!!~Kelly

[@Resa_Grace]

Definitely keep going! Would love to know more about thumbnails, Seo, titles, etc!

[@SoulTendingwithTaunya]

I personally am having trouble with topics and time. I work full time and can’t seem to find the energy to squeeze everything in with all that I already do. I have started a spreadsheet with ideas for videos. I also keep a notes page going on my iphone so I can jot down any ideas. HOWEVER you have been an inspiration with all your very helpful educational videos. Thank you very much.

[@GiselleLoayza]

This is what I needed In my life . Thank you 😊

[@leighagrant7861]

Keep going!❤

[@cosythatchedcottage]

it would be great to continue the series. I'd like to see how you create thumbnails and upload to you tube

[@toolbelt]

This was an awesome challenge. I’m inspired. Thank you.

[@kim_bookmarketingmania]

“Have fun and get it done” - you are definitely setting the example for that. :) I'd love for you to keep going, I'm learning so much and can't wait to start. I'd love to see you share about using other people's videos in your video - like if I wanted to mention one of your videos in mine - what is the protocol for that? Just a screenshot, or can you somehow import a short clip and link to that channel?

[@jennywaterswellness]

I’ve been pretty good about done is better than perfect and I never hassled with figuring out music. Canva titles were slowing me down so I stopped using them. I hope you keep going! I need more help with titles, thumbnails, and trending topics. I’ve done 4 days and hoping to get one more done. I’ll probably do 2 a week going forward now!

[@Treborray]

I use the mess out of iMovie! Im glad it isn't just me. It so easy to use!

[@CookingMcGeeStyle]

I don’t mind the work, I’m retired. I found myself rewatching and redoing over and over, also… I found what you were saying, about talking personal. No one but me cares about my grand-daughter fishing, or my bumm leg…. I lost about 15 minutes on the video, but I feel like I’ve lost an important piece of me…😢

[@TheWellnessGirl_TO]

I would love more of your videos! I was definitely captivated by your story about transitioning from TV host to KZbin! I am also coming in from film/TV and finding my “true voice” (not host/presenter) has been a challenge! I love all your tips to come across more natural among the many you’ve shared over 7 days already 🙏🏼🥰!

[@afamilyaffare]

Virginia, this was so informative! I am guilty of rewatching 😂😅. I love pinpointed all of my editing issues.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Wow! That means so much! Thank you!

[@afamilyaffare]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr My pleasure!

[@BobbiRaffin]

You ARE on a roll!! I love it. I’ve challenged myself to get my channel monetized in 90 days. Your content is helping me so much!! I’d love some trainings on more of the editing methods, but I’m loving all of it.

[@Mjdlm-MN]

Just starting this KZbin video thing. I’m using my iPhone 13 and I’m editing on my iPad with LumaFusion App. I have not posted anything good yet, 1 short video of some waterfalls with music I’m taking a lot of notes from your videos so far Thank you

[@Michele_ODonnell]

I found you just a few days ago. I'm over 50 now and started my YT channel and Podcast and am in burnout stage. This challenge of yours is very inspiring and I have taken lots of notes. Your tips are very helpful. Thank you!

[@TaihaLee]

Wow your mic 🎤 is SO good!! Do you have links for everything you use?

[@vibrantly50]

I haven’t got to editing yet - but so excited to learn this!!

[@cherylwarrick]

Thank you. These videos are really helpful. Please keep going !

[@LavonnaAnn]

Loved your challenge. I’m participating & thank you. I overthink and it hinders my progress and this is helping me to just make content. I would love more challenges. Even if it’s another 7 day because it keeps me motivated to keep trying.

[@ebraicapelitere1114]

Thank you so much for this challenge - it was very inspiring and it got me moving, as well :) I kept postponing it, felt uninspired, but you're so right - done is better than perfect! I get that it's a bit of work to keep at it every single day, but even if it's once every two days or so, it would mean a lot to us, viewers. Plus, I learn a lot of things from your and you make it look "normal" (as in, not scary and inaccessible) :)) Thanks again, hope you keep at it - so we can, too :))

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

This was so helpful, I take around 4 - 6 hrs to edit as I’m pretty anal to get it perfect for viewers 👍👍👍

[@jessicarosevol25]

Please keep going! I’m starting the challenge TOMORROW. How’s everyone doing with the challenge so far?

[@trinagreenfield5198]

I really like you and I’ve enjoyed your style. Thank you!

[@JeffsGameBox]

New subscriber as of video 5 in this series. Please keep going. I like it!

[@mrrgstuff]

Interesting video. I'm not as fast as that, but good to see I'm not the only one who has dropped adding music to save time! I do try and avoid watching the video over and over again, but usually watch the edit through at the end before I render because it is so frustrating to have to render again just to fix a stupid typo or badly aligned graphic. Thanks 👍 😀

[@GreenDolphinProject]

I upload and watch my new vid in private at least ten times as I go along in the editing process. I'm going to stop this! THANK YOU

[@ianwebb7758]

You are on a roll. Keep going but don't burn yourself out. I won't suggest topics but keep up the quality of your storytelling/demonstrations. The Canva titles look fine. 👏

[@AbroadwithSusana]

I found your videos two months after you finished the 7 days in a row posting, and I felt so inspired by your teachings, your way and your energy. Hahahahaha thank you so much! I did get back to shooting videos, editing them and posting 🎉. If I may ask a question, what would you suggest for small channels like mine on personal development, to grow and reach to more audience? I feel that the “how-to “ approach is not as effective as it is in other type of channels. Or am I overthinking? Thanks a lot. Have a lovely weekend Susana

[@PlantingDiversity]

Your videos are super helpful 🙏☺️ I’ve really appreciated them as a new You Tuber who is a recovering perfectionist 😂

[@thelearnershideout]

Thank you so much for this

[@aishapatelstyle]

This is so true! Esp rewatching the video!! And music!! Ahhhhh

[@ginad1940]

Love your channel! I’d love to hear how to grow viewers and how the whole Google Ads thing works. Thanks for the time you put into this. God Bless!

[@eddiemattison7792]

This is the video I was looking for. At 0:11, I get that! Editing is so "complicated" and tedious to me. I use Wondershare Filmora (its basic) and DaVinci (its complicated) and then I have to LEARN how to put in graphics and get the cuts in right places, not to mention intros and outros AND ha-ha! content. You say shooting order/how you shoot content is ALOT and I agree with you, but then there is creativity (B-roll) , graphics, background, content/scripting.... ugh! lol

[@anesthesiadreamin]

After all the "Do you find yourself doing ABC and XYZ???", ME: yes, yes, yes, wait... THIS LADY CAN SEE IN MY SOUL

[@theseasonaltouch]

Just discovered your channel and loved this challenge! I’d value a video on what your content planning process looks like. Consistency is the key to so much it seems and having a solid process that supports that has so far eluded me! I feel like I’m winging it every week, picking a topic last minute then jumping right into making the video despite a variety of half researched topic ideas and titles (not yet keyword optimised) etc and a half baked content calendar sitting in a productivity app that in itself feels overly complicated. That said there’s an argument for avoiding over planning. No point having colour coordinated, all singing all dancing content plans and no time left to make the videos!!I’d love to know your end to end process. Where/how do you keep a list of topic ideas?How far in advance do you plan? Do you have your finished title before recording? When do you create your thumbnail? Are you ever working on more than one video at a time? How/when do you decide on what tags to use? I’d love a simple planning process I can replicate. Basically everything other than the filming and editing part. Thanks again for your videos. Super valuable! 👏👏

[@stephsess]

I love all of your shirts! where do you get those puff shoulder shirts?

[@FriarTuck81]

Would you do a video on choosing b roll and how to use b roll to make video more engaging?

[@JenniferVanderLeigh]

I’m participating! I started the same day you did and found your video after I posted. Here are ideas that would be helpful… 1) how to shoot full body videos (workouts) on iPhone 2) more detailed series on ‘how to edit’ 3) how to have confidence on camera. Examples of what doesn’t work and what does work 4) how to come up with video ideas? 5) scripting series how to

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Thank you! So gald youre here!

[@cleanwithcharm]

I'm with you I use Canva to do my graphics and text too, so much easier and faster. Thanks for all the tips. How do you record, do you record in bits or sections. You may have covered this already but this is the first video I have watched.