1. not thinking about what you’ll have to edit, during the filming process. 2. no plan before editing 3. not having a process 4. file management/organization 5. knowing keyboard shortcuts 6. choosing the right music 7. over-editing (e.g., too many cuts, transitions, effects, etc.) 8. save key editing points in timeline. 9. best software is most efficient for you 10. take notes while filming, move on when you’re pleased with the last take
As an Emmy award editor for over 50 yrs i need to comment on a few things: (1) 90% of edits are cuts and dissolves, special effects are normally used for. "Bumpers" however good special effects are never even noticed. (2) consistency in dissolves. Rbey should be standard like 1 sec dissolves between scenes and 3 seconds to black or up from black (3) dont confuse post production with pre_production or production itself. Before you get into editing, there needs to be a clear understanding on how the final product should look. Dont wait to get to editing to create the piece. (4) editing is technical as is shooting. Typically a creative person does not understand the technical process, that's why there is a director. A director makes all creative decisions. I NEVER edit without a director present. I am not assuming the responsibility of the creative process, yet on the other hand a director should NEVER tell me how to do my job or what equipment to use. There needs to be a symbiotic relationship between the two. Finally a good editor makes the scenes seamlessly flow together and editor shoild not make creative decisions unless you are a technically competent director I started in 1960 by edit actually cutting video tape, man has times changed
@@highhina2514 I tried, but I'm finding it difficult not to comment on the blatantly obvious gruesome murder of mathematics taking place here. "Over 50 years" and math are conspiring against you? Just curious. 18 + >50 = 68+ by my calculations. Really, it took four weeks for someone to notice? Additionally, even at 78+, people are still working these days, as crazy as that sounds.
I think one of my earliest mistakes was keeping too much footage in the final video. I felt like I didn't want to "waste" footage. But really it just made the videos longer than they needed to be.
Yes! I always cut mine down, put it away and come back the next day and trim again, maybe several iterations! You know the old saying: _We write one story, film a different story, then go back and edit a third story_ ! The best advice I have been given is to _Arrive late and leave early_ . When the scene opens the party is already going and our protagonist is in mid-sentence. Contrast this with a car pulling up to a house and our actor is followed up to the door - wasted time of no significance. Fade out when the plot point is made - no need to film the goodbyes.
@@ianoliver3879 yet you still wrote a comment :) of course, your point of view, but this video, in my opinion, is great! it even shows you how much is left from the particular tip with the blue color rolling, I wish I knew how to use those graphics :D
This is a good instructional video. Before Covid I volunteered for a film school teaching film to high schoolers. Very stubborn group. They planned that long _Goodfellows_ tracking shot before they even knew what the story was about. In the 48 Hour Film Project teams have two days to write, direct, and edit their short film. To save precious minutes I decided to write, direct, shoot, & edit all in my home, and had script ideas for all of the possible required genres...but one, and of course...I drew it. Road Trip.
Maybe the progress bar leads to mistake #11, making all the tips the same length leading to a lot of filler script that maybe could have been cut to make the video more succinct?
@@nil2k The tips are not all the same length. The progress bar speeds and slows depending on where he is in the tips. They're evenly spaced visually, not temporally. Nifty trick, I think.
Great video Justin. Working from right to left is something I've been doing for a couple of years now and it saves me a lot of time! For most of my videos I just talk freestyle (no script) and I move on to the next part once I'm happy with what I said (and how I said it). That means that the last take is always the one I want to keep. So instead of going through 8 takes I just grab the last one. In the rare occasion that my last take is not the best, I normally leave myself a message after the take saying something like "no, this isn't it. The third take was actually way better". That lets me know during the edit that I have to scroll back and grab that third take. I do need to pay more attention to the story though. It has happened that I'm in the middle of an edit when I realize that I skipped an essential part of the information, meaning that I have to go back to the studio to shoot the additional footage. Don't let that happen to you because it just takes up a lot of precious time! Having something like a little checklist will prevent that from happening. And I used to make the mistake of adding things like color grading and audio adjustments in the beginning. It slowed down my computer so much which made the editing process a living nightmare. Now I do all of the editing first and the last steps are color grading and adjusting the audio.
A common error on RUclips, that even those who has been here for years, is not considering audio balance. They just record their voice on default settings, throw it in the clip, and throw in music and other clips at their default values. Then every viewer has to be the audio mixer while watching live, changing the volume over the course of the video.
I feel like the process comes after enough time editing. You get me. You learn from your mistakes, and those mistakes dune tune the process, till you get a process you are generally happy with.
I'm new to video editing. I am very surprised to find out that I have already been following your advice. Number 10 was very helpful, had not thought of that one. Thanks.
@@workliferecognition7002 Good luck BRO been at it over 30 years ( Back in the days of Analog Tape) and the older I get (77) the worse worse it gets to learn new things much less remember thing I learned long ago.
I came across your channel today morning searching for tips on "light for RUclips videos" ... and fast forward three hours, here I am, watching the tenth video of yours. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING WORK!!! I am very thankful for the truckload of knowledge on video production for vlogs, which makes your channel the one-stop-shop for all things on this subject. Thank you so much!
You ladies are so blessed to have such a great Dad, & he loves helping you two, & it shows! After it's finished, maybe your parents s/b the 1st ppl to vacay there - free, of course!
I'm a beginner, from knowing nothing about video editing, I started learning through video tutorials. Now that I know the basics, I am watching videos like this. And this has been a very insightful video. Thank you! I subscribed! 😊
Through out my development as a RUclipsr, the channel that helped me the most with regards to editing and lighting has been this one. And this latest video about editing mistakes is really useful. Thank you Justin and your team.
Probably the single best video on the editing process that I've ever seen! And, I'm not a newbie and have been creating video and editing for 10 years, but the way you boil the process down to steps (my favorite is the #2 having a plan) is brilliant
One tip I've been applying in my recent edits is that I cut all the footage first into clean segments and I rename them so I can recognize where in the video should I place them. If you're working with longer videos and some extra b-rolls, pictures and texts, I find this strategy a little less overwhelming. I don't usually edit at the same day as I record, sometimes I don't have time to get to that but after few days so I review all the footage at once and then it's so easy to just match the pieces together according to my bullet points in my script.
I figured out number 10 of your tips (clapping as notes to yourself, only ever moving on when the take is the best one, working the timeline from the end backwards) all by myself from working on my first and only video editing project so far. I feel like some kind of genius.
Hi Justin. Thanks for the very informative video. Having saved versions of your timeline is, as you say mandatory. I have found using V1, V2 and V3 potentially confusing so I use "Project name, date in yy/mm/dd_time" format. The time is in 24 hour clock format. So a timeline might be named as "10 mistakes 200211_1445" This ensures that the saved timelines always list in date and time order, and it's very useful to have the time of the save displayed. Another tip that may be helpful is to organise your content by using a Post It note for each content piece or idea and move the notes around a until you've converted them into a storyboard. I am a great admirer of your work, Thanks
Thank you Justin! I am new to editing and definitely will use your tips! Using Shortcuts, leave notes to myself and edit backwards were eye opening to me. The ruler toolbox is very helpful as well!
My mistake which is still happening sometimes was/is to trying to make things perfect 😂 and I'm glad I'm getting more comfortable with my mistakes and just roll with the footage and editing skills I currently have, otherwise I'd never release my video on time!
Totally agree with dealing with the raw footage first and not messing with effects or music until later. I have been at this for two weeks, and the time I spent for my first video was enormous compared to my third and fourth. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
I over edited a lot at the beginning as a YT gamer. Now, I spend most of my time clipping, using my outsiders POV to listen to it and if it doesn't flow well or seems jumpy, then I fix it to have a bit more of a pause. I've watched a lot of other gamer YTers to have a kiiinda sense for what's needed. I just need the confidence on camera, imo. Haha
Bruce Much less if they even know what the HELL they are talking about most like Linus just want viewers and sell their scheit. Heard he a fake anyway.
Generally whenever I see a video or website called "10 mistakes/tips/hacks....." I skip past because they are 99% rubbish. What a joy to find your video, each tip truly useful from someone who is clearly skilled in actually doing this work. Thank you very much.
I’m still using a 10 year old editing software package called Speed Edit, your quote about something being better or newer is so true. If it works for what you do why change it. I do ‘railfanning” videos of trains and recently incorporated drone shots into the mix. My issue is now some of my edits are longer than they should be as I want the train coming from a distance with the drone to be part of the experience. Music certainly can make or break a video and sometimes it’s more about preferred taste rather than just what sounds good. Thanks for the tips, they are all very good info for a newcomer to editing
#7 depends on the age of your viewer tho, an older person will enjoy less while a young person will love all the edits because it keeps there attention especially the younger children.
I read Justin's guide a couple of years ago when I was starting to think about starting a RUclips channel. Roll forward to today when I have started my channel and have just released my 7th video. I have had a few "ahhh" moments when I start to understand the value steps and their specific sequence. To my way of working, Justin's guide is spot on! You can save yourself a lot of time and effort by following the guide then tailoring it to your needs, rather than trying to figure it all out for yourself. I'm going to start versioning my edits. I haven't had a major mess-up.....yet, but I don't want to learn the hard way. Thanks Justin!
I'm a voice over artist getting into full range video production ( a long time hobby). I use a clicker in my voice over recordings and when I do videos. It helps a ton.
Great video. The one that always irks me as a viewer is #7 - Too Many Edits. Video editors drive me nuts with all of their cuts, fades, swaps, etc. they do that don't add to the viewing experience, but actually detract from it. Particularly in music videos where I feel like I am on an amusement park ride - and can't really watch/enjoy the performers. Future video request - show how to include the onscreen graphics along with the camera footage. Like in the intro of the video where the left side of the screen shows text and it shrinks the video footage of you. I've built 1000's of PowerPoint presentations for work but want to move to video with text/captions since that is the format most people watch these days. Time for me to stop "death by PowerPoint," oh, and get over not being comfortable on camera. I speak in front of large groups all the time, no issue there. Just something about watching myself on camera that I don't like.
@Der Hof 2007 You always have someone with a smartphone doing that... Just kidding, I basically agree. Then again, I would not want to see the whole stage, when Angus Young plays a 5 minute solo and freaks out on "Whole Lotta Rosie" Back in the old days I always looked at the credits on the backside of the cover first. If a bandmember or two where involved in the producing. That usually resulted in a bad cuts and I thought twice about investing 50 bucks into buying it.
The majority of people dont know how to use PowerPoint effectivly. Powerpoint is ONLY there to support the presenter. PowerPoint should NEVER be used AS the presentation
My friend just over edited our geography presentation, and is planning to send it to my teacher in the state of a regular presentation but on a lsd overdose
This was sooo helpful! I just started my RUclips channel and I must admit, I make these mistakes. Thank you! Love from a Nigerian medical student/RUclipsr.
Great video, mate. Just a pity the description doesn't contain the list of the 10 mistakes with links to go directly there. For a video that talks a lot about being organised it would be excellent help. Thanks for the information. *** 1 - Not thinking of the edit when filming *** You don't want to have too much footage because more footage means more editing *** 2 - Jumping into the edit without a plan *** What are the goals of your video? Why are you making it? What do you want to achieve *** 3 - Not having an editing process *** For example, starting your edit with colour grading. Focus on the content first. *** 4 - File Management *** Organise everything into one logical place. For example: have a folder for b-roll, music, sound effects, etc. It make everything so much easier to find *** 5 - Learn Keyboard shortcut *** It will help to speed up your editing process *** 6 - Use the music that fits your video *** Have the music at the right volume. Not too loud. How does the music help or add to your video? Every video may be different. *** 7 - Overediting *** Having too many cuts or too many transitions. Stick to simple cuts. The more you simplify, the eaiser it will be for viewers to watch. *** 8 - Backup your timeline *** *** 9 - Wrong software *** Thinking the video editing software is not the right one. Use what you have now, but change only when you feel that it's hitting its limits for what you want to do. *** 10 - Learn techniques to edit faster *** Leave notes while you're filming. Use your hand in the video as a marker or clap your hands when filming. These signals will help to remind you which take to use. The best advice is to get it right when filiming. Only move on when you're happy with the last take.
I’m planning to launch next year and I am learning everything I need to know this year (lol on everything)-- and I can tell you this is what we need more of For New Beginners- on everything. So many people say they’re showing tips for beginners, but obviously, there are several classes of beginners. You give actual, specific, actionable items; not just vague platitudes and it is very much appreciated by those of us who are trying to learn best practices. Thank you so much... I have followed, subscribed, hit the bell --and everything I can possibly do-- because you are that awesome!
Bro! I’m in the process of making my 2nd video. I’ve watched SEVERAL “advice” videos & didn’t get much “advice”. This is by far the best advice I’ve received. THANK YOU!!!
For people starting out with video editing, I recommend Windows Movie Maker. Because it's the simplest thing you can use. Learn to cut, trim, join, and edit videos in it. When you reach its limits, those skills you learnt from it will transfer over to pretty much any other video editor. Starting small like this gets you to learn the basics so the more complex software doesn't look as complex anymore. It works, I started making videos in iMovie, only reaching the limit when I wanted more than 2 layers. I then went to HitFilm and haven't changed since then (although now I'm moving to DaVinci because it has native Linux support). I strongly recommend newcomers do this, it WILL help in the long run.
@@mdbrahmad8772 Personally, I dislike Filmora because of its model and how it portrays itself. If you can, I'd recommend learning the basics in Movie Maker, and then moving to something more advanced and gradually build up your knowledge. I'd recommend HitFilm Express for this, and DaVinci Resolve for even more advanced stuff.
@@SpiffyCS 😥 i have a laggy laptop!... but windows movie maker...i installed it but its too simple for me i have learned the basics... soo i will check Hitfilm express now... I have watched a ton of filmora videos now,..😫😫 Soo should i keep using it or use Hitfilm Express?😣😑
@@mdbrahmad8772 If you think Filmora is fine, then use it. Just use what is fine for you to use. These aren't strict things you need follow, just guides.
Editing backwards is an interesting idea, I'm gonna give it a shot! 😊 Also didn't think about how color grading at the beginning would slow me down but now that you mention it that does make a lot of sense
I've been editing completely different from this. Like I've been making small videos for each take deleting the ones i don't like and editing the ones l like together.
Where has this channel been?! Literally the MOST HELPFUL free tips I have seen, and I've watched a ton. Fantastic advice, thank you so much! I'm recording my first video this weekend
In premiere pro All the "process" is already shown on the top bar as presets The assembly, editing , colour, effects, audio Etc Roughly following the steps helped me soo much
thank you for sharing. I am just learning VSDC. I feel like it's a really advanced and not user-friendly program but can achieve amazing things in there. I think I've done the mistake of over-editing on my first video and that took me ages and figuring out stuff, but I think I made it as smooth as I could with fade in and out effects. I had too much bad content I had to cut a lot out.
This content was absolute 🔥🔥🔥 all these tips are super relevant to me, especially leaving editing markers and or hand gestures. Thanks so much for the upload, most great full. Continue to make great content for us noobs because we really need it. 🙏🏾
The music volume can be tuned down when played so making sure your video has enough loudness at the mid range is a must. There are so many RUclips Video that i can't hear a thing even when I turned my laptop volume to max.
I've been trying to improve my editing. I didn't think to consider the editing process while filming. I think I also need to focus on improving my content. Thanks for the advice!
This is so helpful! it gives me hope that I can improve my editing👏🏽🥺💕🙌🏽✨ sometimes I get really frustrated for being beginner and don’t know what to do. Thanks 🙏
The cut-off point... you will always find better techniques - but going back and re-applying them to past video - can really be a drain on energy and time... just “Let It Go!”
Totally might (read as most likely will) steal that timeline thing like a Richard. 😇 < another mistake editors make, not being creative enough to come up with our own awesome ideas like the Brown bros! 😧
I completely agree with that. I'm always coming up with my own custom effects or editing styles. That's part of the creative fun in video editing I think. I've also found that since I've started RUclips and editing, lots of these tips have came to me naturally. As you get better, you will learn more tips and tricks, and it's always good to try to learn even more.
Smashing tips, JB! The final take should always be your best one -- don't leave that section of the presentation until you're satisfied the last take you've shot is the best of the bunch! Most definitely the game-changer!
All the tips are very informative, not at all copied from other people's tips, and well-thought of. I especially liked the clap audio spikes to leave yourself notes. Thanks a lot for this! You're really becoming my favorite
YES I wave at the camera. Clapping is a good idea but in Final Cut you can’t see waveforms in the preview unfortunately. I’ve tried to go off of audio and it doesn’t seem like an option unless I need to click a button. And that’s so true. For some reason I thought I was the only one that will use the first sentence from one take and the second sentence from another one. Like I said, I over edit. So I have even gone as far as not liking the way I look in that second take where I sound better, so I use the audio from the second take but use the video from the first take. And since it’s the same line, you can’t tell that the audio wasn’t taken from that original clip.
Hi Justin your videos could not come at a better time. Creating online lessons with all your tips is not a daunting task anymore. So glad I found you out there.
I sent at least my 100 friends to watch Jason all video. Really this man gem in this fraud world. Also gem think media ,roberto Blake ,derral eves. They are gem. Also Nick Nimmin they RUclips heart
Omg..so true. But evidently everyone else uses macs for final cut and protools so it makes it a major pain working cross platform. Premiere works better on pc. At least in my experience...less problems reading codexes. Plus for some reason macs dont seem to like 4k
Thanks for the tips, really helps while i’m learning how to grow my channel. The creation process is so much fun, yet can be stressful without support!
Saved so much time by learning the shortcuts! Here's something I did to take it even one step further - bought a mouse (Logitech G600) with side buttons, that are mapped to the shortcuts that would require both hands to press. This way, I never have to take my hand off of the mouse. When doing hundreds or thousands of cuts, that can add up to a sizeable amount of time!
This is the best video I have seen till now about editing, trust me nobody tells the things that are needed to be told. Thank you so much. wonderfully video.
I love the last tip, I have tried to speed up editing by finding a good way to do it and mine is a long pause and restart. But I love the visual cue and actually talking to future me if I had an idea that will help rip through content and remove memory work.
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1. not thinking about what you’ll have to edit, during the filming process.
2. no plan before editing
3. not having a process
4. file management/organization
5. knowing keyboard shortcuts
6. choosing the right music
7. over-editing (e.g., too many cuts, transitions, effects, etc.)
8. save key editing points in timeline.
9. best software is most efficient for you
10. take notes while filming, move on when you’re pleased with the last take
Thank you
thank you very much!!!
Thanks! Saved 14 mins! :3
I tend to over edit
To the person reading this, It is my hope that you become really successful on RUclips.
Thank you
thanks bro just what i needed. means lot to me to know that there individuals out there like yourself who believe in the little guy
Heartfelt thanks
Bro I'm just trying to be good at shitposting. Not anything as grand as that.
THX
As an Emmy award editor for over 50 yrs i need to comment on a few things:
(1) 90% of edits are cuts and dissolves, special effects are normally used for. "Bumpers" however good special effects are never even noticed.
(2) consistency in dissolves. Rbey should be standard like 1 sec dissolves between scenes and 3 seconds to black or up from black
(3) dont confuse post production with pre_production or production itself. Before you get into editing, there needs to be a clear understanding on how the final product should look. Dont wait to get to editing to create the piece.
(4) editing is technical as is shooting. Typically a creative person does not understand the technical process, that's why there is a director. A director makes all creative decisions.
I NEVER edit without a director present. I am not assuming the responsibility of the creative process, yet on the other hand a director should NEVER tell me how to do my job or what equipment to use. There needs to be a symbiotic relationship between the two.
Finally a good editor makes the scenes seamlessly flow together and editor shoild not make creative decisions unless you are a technically competent director
I started in 1960 by edit actually cutting video tape, man has times changed
Woah man. What movies?
@@deztroit - If he's been working since 1960, we can assume that he's been on hundreds of projects.
If you started at the age of 18, that would make you 78....is this true?
@@highhina2514 I tried, but I'm finding it difficult not to comment on the blatantly obvious gruesome murder of mathematics taking place here. "Over 50 years" and math are conspiring against you? Just curious. 18 + >50 = 68+ by my calculations. Really, it took four weeks for someone to notice? Additionally, even at 78+, people are still working these days, as crazy as that sounds.
ExquisAgency Omnimedia bro u didn’t read the comment. He said he’s been editing since 1960, it is 2020, 2020-1960= 60. 18 + 60 = 78
I think one of my earliest mistakes was keeping too much footage in the final video.
I felt like I didn't want to "waste" footage. But really it just made the videos longer than they needed to be.
Yes! I always cut mine down, put it away and come back the next day and trim again, maybe several iterations! You know the old saying: _We write one story, film a different story, then go back and edit a third story_ ! The best advice I have been given is to _Arrive late and leave early_ . When the scene opens the party is already going and our protagonist is in mid-sentence. Contrast this with a car pulling up to a house and our actor is followed up to the door - wasted time of no significance. Fade out when the plot point is made - no need to film the goodbyes.
Oh yeah I had the same! Now I'm like "okay so what can I cut out so I won't bore people and take too much of their time?'
Absolutely. Like the first minute of this 'instructional' video. Total waste. I gave up at one minute five seconds and went to watch some paint dry.
@@ianoliver3879 yet you still wrote a comment :) of course, your point of view, but this video, in my opinion, is great! it even shows you how much is left from the particular tip with the blue color rolling, I wish I knew how to use those graphics :D
This is a good instructional video. Before Covid I volunteered for a film school teaching film to high schoolers. Very stubborn group. They planned that long _Goodfellows_ tracking shot before they even knew what the story was about. In the 48 Hour Film Project teams have two days to write, direct, and edit their short film. To save precious minutes I decided to write, direct, shoot, & edit all in my home, and had script ideas for all of the possible required genres...but one, and of course...I drew it. Road Trip.
The biggest timesaver is to actually have a PC that has sufficient spec to edit videos.
Looking at you netbooks🤣😂
THIS. 😭😭
How much space do I need in my laptop for making and editing videos without struggles?
so true lol
Truth
I love the “ruler” at the bottom and your examples of over-editing!! Spot on ideas!! TFS!!
Thanks! 🙏 It's called a progress bar!
Maybe the progress bar leads to mistake #11, making all the tips the same length leading to a lot of filler script that maybe could have been cut to make the video more succinct?
@@nil2k The tips are not all the same length. The progress bar speeds and slows depending on where he is in the tips. They're evenly spaced visually, not temporally. Nifty trick, I think.
Lil Crafty Nook me too. Very nice for the user.
Me too
Great video Justin. Working from right to left is something I've been doing for a couple of years now and it saves me a lot of time! For most of my videos I just talk freestyle (no script) and I move on to the next part once I'm happy with what I said (and how I said it). That means that the last take is always the one I want to keep. So instead of going through 8 takes I just grab the last one.
In the rare occasion that my last take is not the best, I normally leave myself a message after the take saying something like "no, this isn't it. The third take was actually way better". That lets me know during the edit that I have to scroll back and grab that third take.
I do need to pay more attention to the story though. It has happened that I'm in the middle of an edit when I realize that I skipped an essential part of the information, meaning that I have to go back to the studio to shoot the additional footage. Don't let that happen to you because it just takes up a lot of precious time! Having something like a little checklist will prevent that from happening.
And I used to make the mistake of adding things like color grading and audio adjustments in the beginning. It slowed down my computer so much which made the editing process a living nightmare. Now I do all of the editing first and the last steps are color grading and adjusting the audio.
Awesome! Thanks! 🙏 Good to see the tips work for you!
never considered working right to left I usually have a concept and go from there.. love your post ...great insights
Thank you so much for sharing
A common error on RUclips, that even those who has been here for years, is not considering audio balance. They just record their voice on default settings, throw it in the clip, and throw in music and other clips at their default values. Then every viewer has to be the audio mixer while watching live, changing the volume over the course of the video.
Great point. Unballanced audio is probably the most irritating common mistake for me.
Just watched this video and will be showing it to my intro to video production class tomorrow, this is an amazing video for beginners!!
Amazing! Thanks Steve! 🙏
Love all the tips. Just started my own channel . I use my cell phone & KineMaster. So I can do all editing on my phone at anytime. Nothing fancy.
I feel like the process comes after enough time editing. You get me. You learn from your mistakes, and those mistakes dune tune the process, till you get a process you are generally happy with.
I'm new to video editing. I am very surprised to find out that I have already been following your advice. Number 10 was very helpful, had not thought of that one. Thanks.
Awesome! No problem!
You can do it ! Let's do this together
I'm trying to learn the editing thing
@@workliferecognition7002
Good luck BRO been at it over 30 years ( Back in the days of Analog Tape) and the older I get (77) the worse worse it gets to learn new things much less remember thing I learned long ago.
Love the graphic at the bottom. Other channels could really learn something from you
I came across your channel today morning searching for tips on "light for RUclips videos" ... and fast forward three hours, here I am, watching the tenth video of yours. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING WORK!!! I am very thankful for the truckload of knowledge on video production for vlogs, which makes your channel the one-stop-shop for all things on this subject. Thank you so much!
Wow! Thanks so much Rafael! Glad you like the videos! 👍
You ladies are so blessed to have such a great Dad, & he loves helping you two, & it shows! After it's finished, maybe your parents s/b the 1st ppl to vacay there - free, of course!
Who here's been editing for several years and just watching this to bring back memories of your first mistakes?
Not me
I was just interested in the info and how the vid was made, but I make my living in Post.
No
yup
No..just learning
I'm guilty of over-editing and not taking notes. After applying these tips, I'll probably be able to upload twice a week again. Thanks a gazillion!
my friends are going to be so jealous when the holidays are over🤣
I started editing my videos backwards and it has saved me tons of time! Thanks Justin 🙌
I'm a beginner, from knowing nothing about video editing, I started learning through video tutorials. Now that I know the basics, I am watching videos like this. And this has been a very insightful video. Thank you! I subscribed! 😊
regarding back up i save copy with name changes "a" "b" ect.
Nice! 👍
CTMito1 proex gold mega that is my nlfuture past name.
Through out my development as a RUclipsr, the channel that helped me the most with regards to editing and lighting has been this one. And this latest video about editing mistakes is really useful. Thank you Justin and your team.
So awesome to hear it! 😀Thanks Samuel!
Probably the single best video on the editing process that I've ever seen! And, I'm not a newbie and have been creating video and editing for 10 years, but the way you boil the process down to steps (my favorite is the #2 having a plan) is brilliant
One tip I've been applying in my recent edits is that I cut all the footage first into clean segments and I rename them so I can recognize where in the video should I place them. If you're working with longer videos and some extra b-rolls, pictures and texts, I find this strategy a little less overwhelming. I don't usually edit at the same day as I record, sometimes I don't have time to get to that but after few days so I review all the footage at once and then it's so easy to just match the pieces together according to my bullet points in my script.
I figured out number 10 of your tips (clapping as notes to yourself, only ever moving on when the take is the best one, working the timeline from the end backwards) all by myself from working on my first and only video editing project so far. I feel like some kind of genius.
Good work figuring that out!
Hi Justin. Thanks for the very informative video. Having saved versions of your timeline is, as you say mandatory. I have found using V1, V2 and V3 potentially confusing so I use "Project name, date in yy/mm/dd_time" format. The time is in 24 hour clock format. So a timeline might be named as "10 mistakes 200211_1445" This ensures that the saved timelines always list in date and time order, and it's very useful to have the time of the save displayed. Another tip that may be helpful is to organise your content by using a Post It note for each content piece or idea and move the notes around a until you've converted them into a storyboard. I am a great admirer of your work, Thanks
Nice ideas Martin! Thanks so much for your comment!
Thank you Justin! I am new to editing and definitely will use your tips! Using Shortcuts, leave notes to myself and edit backwards were eye opening to me. The ruler toolbox is very helpful as well!
No problem Shoreline! Hope the editing goes well!
My mistake which is still happening sometimes was/is to trying to make things perfect 😂 and I'm glad I'm getting more comfortable with my mistakes and just roll with the footage and editing skills I currently have, otherwise I'd never release my video on time!
@12:25 = "move on when YOU'RE happy with the last take" ...
Yes. Please fix this.
Please fix this!
A man after my own heart!
Had to look twice to notice - well spotted, but far from a Show Stopper
Totally agree with dealing with the raw footage first and not messing with effects or music until later. I have been at this for two weeks, and the time I spent for my first video was enormous compared to my third and fourth. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
👍Great! It's interesting to see the improvement as you do more videos... good luck with your future videos! No problem!
Love your last tip, never thought about editing these types of "script based" videos backwards, 10x for that.
Thanks!
I over edited a lot at the beginning as a YT gamer. Now, I spend most of my time clipping, using my outsiders POV to listen to it and if it doesn't flow well or seems jumpy, then I fix it to have a bit more of a pause. I've watched a lot of other gamer YTers to have a kiiinda sense for what's needed. I just need the confidence on camera, imo. Haha
Audio -- make it Super LOUD -- let the person watching it turn it down -- True
Too many you tube vids have audio "gain" way too low.
@@ericojonx agree - the people obviously have no clue what a Normalizer is ... -.-
Bruce Much less if they even know what the HELL they are talking about most like Linus just want viewers and sell their scheit. Heard he a fake anyway.
@@ericojonx th content is low and the outro has to be so loud its a jumpscare
yeah, sometimes it annoys people
Exceptional Video Bro! All things I've had to learn from my own mistakes & inefficiency over time
Thanks! Well hey you learn from your mistakes!
Generally whenever I see a video or website called "10 mistakes/tips/hacks....." I skip past because they are 99% rubbish. What a joy to find your video, each tip truly useful from someone who is clearly skilled in actually doing this work. Thank you very much.
Great, no problem!
I’m still using a 10 year old editing software package called Speed Edit, your quote about something being better or newer is so true. If it works for what you do why change it. I do ‘railfanning” videos of trains and recently incorporated drone shots into the mix. My issue is now some of my edits are longer than they should be as I want the train coming from a distance with the drone to be part of the experience. Music certainly can make or break a video and sometimes it’s more about preferred taste rather than just what sounds good. Thanks for the tips, they are all very good info for a newcomer to editing
You're welcome, Tony!
#7 depends on the age of your viewer tho, an older person will enjoy less while a young person will love all the edits because it keeps there attention especially the younger children.
Great tips - thanks! I really like the tip of clapping between takes - I'll definitely start doing that!
No problem Simon! Yeah, hope it helps!
Thays why they use clapboards
Soooooooooooooo helpful!!! Thank you!!! I use Kinemaster, but these tips are helpful for me too!
So awesome to hear it! 😀 👍 👍
Same
I read Justin's guide a couple of years ago when I was starting to think about starting a RUclips channel. Roll forward to today when I have started my channel and have just released my 7th video. I have had a few "ahhh" moments when I start to understand the value steps and their specific sequence. To my way of working, Justin's guide is spot on! You can save yourself a lot of time and effort by following the guide then tailoring it to your needs, rather than trying to figure it all out for yourself. I'm going to start versioning my edits. I haven't had a major mess-up.....yet, but I don't want to learn the hard way. Thanks Justin!
Congrats on starting your channel! Hope the editing goes well & good luck with your videos!
I'm a voice over artist getting into full range video production ( a long time hobby). I use a clicker in my voice over recordings and when I do videos. It helps a ton.
Timestamps
1:04 - Mistake #1
1:51 - Mistake #2
2:32 - Mistake #3
3:54 - Mistake #4
5:05 - Mistake #5
6:13 - Mistake #6
7:20 - Mistake #7
8:03 - Mistake #8
9:04 - Mistake #9
10:38 - Mistake #10
Welcome!
That "last take being the best take" tip was a huge game changer for me.
It is a great tip for me too!
Me Too :)
Great video. The one that always irks me as a viewer is #7 - Too Many Edits. Video editors drive me nuts with all of their cuts, fades, swaps, etc. they do that don't add to the viewing experience, but actually detract from it. Particularly in music videos where I feel like I am on an amusement park ride - and can't really watch/enjoy the performers.
Future video request - show how to include the onscreen graphics along with the camera footage. Like in the intro of the video where the left side of the screen shows text and it shrinks the video footage of you.
I've built 1000's of PowerPoint presentations for work but want to move to video with text/captions since that is the format most people watch these days. Time for me to stop "death by PowerPoint," oh, and get over not being comfortable on camera. I speak in front of large groups all the time, no issue there. Just something about watching myself on camera that I don't like.
Thanks Richard! Interesting idea!
@Der Hof 2007 You always have someone with a smartphone doing that...
Just kidding, I basically agree. Then again, I would not want to see the whole stage, when Angus Young plays a 5 minute solo and freaks out on "Whole Lotta Rosie"
Back in the old days I always looked at the credits on the backside of the cover first. If a bandmember or two where involved in the producing. That usually resulted in a bad cuts and I thought twice about investing 50 bucks into buying it.
The majority of people dont know how to use PowerPoint effectivly. Powerpoint is ONLY there to support the presenter. PowerPoint should NEVER be used AS the presentation
The final tip to leave notes in footage while filming is really something quite ingenious, especially audio cues/spikes
Glad you liked that one! ☝️
Thank you, some amazing points which i haven't anywhere else yet...making visual notes on film whilst recording will be a huge time saver for me
My friend just over edited our geography presentation, and is planning to send it to my teacher in the state of a regular presentation but on a lsd overdose
This was sooo helpful! I just started my RUclips channel and I must admit, I make these mistakes.
Thank you!
Love from a Nigerian medical student/RUclipsr.
Such awesome video and definitely helpful!
So awesome to hear it! 😀
Oluwabusola Deju me from a Nigerian engineering student 😂
I just subbed in your channel we could actually talk anytime just HMU in my videos
Great video, mate. Just a pity the description doesn't contain the list of the 10 mistakes with links to go directly there. For a video that talks a lot about being organised it would be excellent help. Thanks for the information.
*** 1 - Not thinking of the edit when filming ***
You don't want to have too much footage because more footage means more editing
*** 2 - Jumping into the edit without a plan ***
What are the goals of your video? Why are you making it? What do you want to achieve
*** 3 - Not having an editing process ***
For example, starting your edit with colour grading. Focus on the content first.
*** 4 - File Management ***
Organise everything into one logical place. For example: have a folder for b-roll, music, sound effects, etc. It make everything so much easier to find
*** 5 - Learn Keyboard shortcut ***
It will help to speed up your editing process
*** 6 - Use the music that fits your video ***
Have the music at the right volume. Not too loud. How does the music help or add to your video? Every video may be different.
*** 7 - Overediting ***
Having too many cuts or too many transitions. Stick to simple cuts. The more you simplify, the eaiser it will be for viewers to watch.
*** 8 - Backup your timeline ***
*** 9 - Wrong software ***
Thinking the video editing software is not the right one. Use what you have now, but change only when you feel that it's hitting its limits for what you want to do.
*** 10 - Learn techniques to edit faster ***
Leave notes while you're filming. Use your hand in the video as a marker or clap your hands when filming. These signals will help to remind you which take to use. The best advice is to get it right when filiming. Only move on when you're happy with the last take.
Thanks William! We have the progress bar to help you jump to each mistake 👍If we just wrote it out it may as well be a blog post 😜
I’m planning to launch next year and I am learning everything I need to know this year (lol on everything)-- and I can tell you this is what we need more of For New Beginners- on everything. So many people say they’re showing tips for beginners, but obviously, there are several classes of beginners. You give actual, specific, actionable items; not just vague platitudes and it is very much appreciated by those of us who are trying to learn best practices. Thank you so much... I have followed, subscribed, hit the bell --and everything I can possibly do-- because you are that awesome!
Amazing! Glad you enjoyed the video and good luck with your channel Carol! 👍
Bro! I’m in the process of making my 2nd video. I’ve watched SEVERAL “advice” videos & didn’t get much “advice”. This is by far the best advice I’ve received. THANK YOU!!!
Thanks Monty!
For people starting out with video editing, I recommend Windows Movie Maker. Because it's the simplest thing you can use. Learn to cut, trim, join, and edit videos in it. When you reach its limits, those skills you learnt from it will transfer over to pretty much any other video editor. Starting small like this gets you to learn the basics so the more complex software doesn't look as complex anymore. It works, I started making videos in iMovie, only reaching the limit when I wanted more than 2 layers. I then went to HitFilm and haven't changed since then (although now I'm moving to DaVinci because it has native Linux support).
I strongly recommend newcomers do this, it WILL help in the long run.
is Filmora9
as good as movie maker?
i am using filmora currently and i dont know about vid software that much...
will appreciate ur resoponse
I use davinci resolve 16...it is amazing and most of all it is completely free!
@@mdbrahmad8772 Personally, I dislike Filmora because of its model and how it portrays itself. If you can, I'd recommend learning the basics in Movie Maker, and then moving to something more advanced and gradually build up your knowledge. I'd recommend HitFilm Express for this, and DaVinci Resolve for even more advanced stuff.
@@SpiffyCS 😥
i have a laggy laptop!...
but windows movie maker...i installed it but its too simple for me i have learned the basics...
soo i will check Hitfilm express now...
I have watched a ton of filmora videos now,..😫😫
Soo should i keep using it or use Hitfilm Express?😣😑
@@mdbrahmad8772 If you think Filmora is fine, then use it. Just use what is fine for you to use. These aren't strict things you need follow, just guides.
Editing backwards is an interesting idea, I'm gonna give it a shot! 😊 Also didn't think about how color grading at the beginning would slow me down but now that you mention it that does make a lot of sense
Nice 👍
I've been editing completely different from this. Like I've been making small videos for each take deleting the ones i don't like and editing the ones l like together.
me, too
Excellent information AND I am so grateful for the number line at bottom as it is great for reference purposes! Well done.
Where has this channel been?! Literally the MOST HELPFUL free tips I have seen, and I've watched a ton. Fantastic advice, thank you so much! I'm recording my first video this weekend
So awesome to hear it! You're welcome, Danielle! All the best on your first video recording. 👍
Terrific tips Justin... especially the "leave notes" advice when editing several takes... thank you!! 👏💃
Thanks Ande Lyons! 😀
In premiere pro
All the "process" is already shown on the top bar as presets
The assembly, editing , colour, effects, audio
Etc
Roughly following the steps helped me soo much
👍 👍Nice 👍 👍
Watching your vlogs, is one of the most inspiring thing for me to start vloggeing and I finally uploaded my first vlog and its on trending
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
That's Amazing! Congrats!
thank you for sharing. I am just learning VSDC. I feel like it's a really advanced and not user-friendly program but can achieve amazing things in there. I think I've done the mistake of over-editing on my first video and that took me ages and figuring out stuff, but I think I made it as smooth as I could with fade in and out effects. I had too much bad content I had to cut a lot out.
Thank you for your advice! Definitely helped me avoid common mistakes, as we don't have enough time to make them all!
You're welcome - glad you made it here 👍
This content was absolute 🔥🔥🔥 all these tips are super relevant to me, especially leaving editing markers and or hand gestures. Thanks so much for the upload, most great full. Continue to make great content for us noobs because we really need it. 🙏🏾
the second tip was the one which i'll have to imply. thanks for the tips ;)
No problem Hardik Monga!
The music volume can be tuned down when played so making sure your video has enough loudness at the mid range is a must. There are so many RUclips Video that i can't hear a thing even when I turned my laptop volume to max.
P Lee I agree...
I really hate when they mumble along at -30db then suddenly a power saw cuts in at -5db, then back to mumbling 🤨
And then then the music plays and destroys your ears.
Audio needs to be adjusted to standards, thats why you need to calibrate your equipment before you use it.
I can't believe I just had my first ripple edit. Thank you.
Also, the notes to self with sound spike clapping- genius!
I've been trying to improve my editing. I didn't think to consider the editing process while filming. I think I also need to focus on improving my content. Thanks for the advice!
You've got some great takeaway points from the video there! all the best for your editing!
@@PrimalVideo Thank You!
My note word is CUUUUUT , so I can feel like a Hollywood movie star 💁😂
Oh i want to do that next time! haha
me too before and note, but I want to try no 10 from now on.
Hah a "Hollywood movie star" very rarely yells cut! Its the director who does that
😆
Right 😁
Uhmm about the editing too much haha this got me thinking when i rewatched mine haha, good tips !
Haha thanks! 🙏
I didn’t even know keyboard short cuts were a thing for editing
Oof
This is so helpful! it gives me hope that I can improve my editing👏🏽🥺💕🙌🏽✨ sometimes I get really frustrated for being beginner and don’t know what to do. Thanks 🙏
So glad it helped - keep going! 😊
Just started filming and I promptly subscribed. Your manner and info is perfect for me. Thank you.
The cut-off point... you will always find better techniques - but going back and re-applying them to past video - can really be a drain on energy and time... just “Let It Go!”
Thanks, really great content. 💪
No problem 👍
Totally might (read as most likely will) steal that timeline thing like a Richard. 😇 < another mistake editors make, not being creative enough to come up with our own awesome ideas like the Brown bros! 😧
hahaha go for it! Love to hear how it works for you too
I completely agree with that. I'm always coming up with my own custom effects or editing styles. That's part of the creative fun in video editing I think. I've also found that since I've started RUclips and editing, lots of these tips have came to me naturally. As you get better, you will learn more tips and tricks, and it's always good to try to learn even more.
Hi Nick LOL
What happens if you are not creative and useless at editing🤷🏻♂️ I’m hoping for Devine intervention...
😅😂
Smashing tips, JB! The final take should always be your best one -- don't leave that section of the presentation until you're satisfied the last take you've shot is the best of the bunch! Most definitely the game-changer!
The step ruler is a great original touch ! Great video ! I learned a lot !
Great tips. Tip 10, I caugh. Give high spikes for me to know where to cut. 👍
Nice! No problem!
To those who are reading this, I wish and assure that you all become successful one day.
Thank you 🙏🏻
LOL While 7: "I should switch to adobe". 8: Wrong software, stop trying to switch software.
All the tips are very informative, not at all copied from other people's tips, and well-thought of. I especially liked the clap audio spikes to leave yourself notes. Thanks a lot for this! You're really becoming my favorite
So awesome to hear that! 😀Thank you, I appreciate the support 🙏
YES I wave at the camera. Clapping is a good idea but in Final Cut you can’t see waveforms in the preview unfortunately. I’ve tried to go off of audio and it doesn’t seem like an option unless I need to click a button.
And that’s so true. For some reason I thought I was the only one that will use the first sentence from one take and the second sentence from another one. Like I said, I over edit. So I have even gone as far as not liking the way I look in that second take where I sound better, so I use the audio from the second take but use the video from the first take. And since it’s the same line, you can’t tell that the audio wasn’t taken from that original clip.
I disagree with number 1.
There is no such thing as having too much footage..
Well I mean you don't want 50 of the same shot when you get the best take in the first couple of shots. 🤷♂️
@@PrimalVideo That emoji wasn't needed. Comes off as rude.
ibraM It's his channel. Get over it.
@@longliveclassicmusic He should try to be more professional. It's my opinion. Get over it.
Yes and no. If I've got a lot of 4k footage, my old computer chokes, lol, these days my new smartphone's RAM and CPU rivals my PC.
@12:30 - *you're
salmonline a big mistake new editors make is not checking the spelling in captions they use! 👍
Minor annoyance for me, but if someone is claiming professional/expert/experienced perspective, I begin to question their edu-cred, lol.
This is the first ever video I have been so early 😂
Nice! Thanks for watching!
Hi Justin your videos could not come at a better time. Creating online lessons with all your tips is not a daunting task anymore. So glad I found you out there.
Ok i am a true beginner here & your videos have been so helpful. So easy to follow too. Thank you.
Editing mistakes advice starts at #6
"If the project gets corrupted"
*cough* Premiere Pro *cough*
I sent at least my 100 friends to watch Jason all video. Really this man gem in this fraud world. Also gem think media ,roberto Blake ,derral eves. They are gem. Also Nick Nimmin they RUclips heart
I've been editing for a few years and point ten is literally my problem, thank you for covering it
You're welcome - so glad it helped 🙏
I really like the use of the on-screen notes in the glitch in/out to reinforce. Great stuff.
Love the edit backward! Nice!
Thanks so much!
7:21 *Davie504 wants to know your location*
More like: Davie504 wanna slap you.
Call the police
Number 1 mistake: editing on any apple product
Omg..so true. But evidently everyone else uses macs for final cut and protools so it makes it a major pain working cross platform. Premiere works better on pc. At least in my experience...less problems reading codexes. Plus for some reason macs dont seem to like 4k
12:33 you're, not your. 😘
Videos like this just show you how crazy intense video editing can be.
All good ideas and pointers, thanks!
Glad you liked it! Thanks! 👍
Thanks for the tips, really helps while i’m learning how to grow my channel. The creation process is so much fun, yet can be stressful without support!
You're welcome! Keep going! 👍
Saved so much time by learning the shortcuts! Here's something I did to take it even one step further - bought a mouse (Logitech G600) with side buttons, that are mapped to the shortcuts that would require both hands to press. This way, I never have to take my hand off of the mouse. When doing hundreds or thousands of cuts, that can add up to a sizeable amount of time!
That is so cool! Definitely a time saver! Thanks James!
This is the best video I have seen till now about editing, trust me nobody tells the things that are needed to be told. Thank you so much. wonderfully video.
You're welcome - glad you liked it.
I love the last tip, I have tried to speed up editing by finding a good way to do it and mine is a long pause and restart. But I love the visual cue and actually talking to future me if I had an idea that will help rip through content and remove memory work.
Yeah it is great! Hope this works well for you in your upcoming videos!
I've always over editing my videos, thank you so much for make me noticed this :)
You're welcome - there's always gonna be room for improvement 😊