Editing videos for YouTube
Decided to start your own YouTube channel? Then start learning video editing for YouTube right now. We suggest simple programs straight away — their features will be more than enough for you.
Let's start with a simple video editor. Before getting into the technical side of editing videos for YouTube, decide on your direction. You need a script outline. Then gather all your source footage and keep only the good-quality clips.
Put everything in one folder. Then launch the editor. That's it — time to create. Start a new project and drag in the files you need according to your script. Use the mouse to reorder the files so the result flows as a whole. Don't worry if the files in the folder are in random order.
Now pick a stylish intro that matches your topic. Titles also play an important role. You can read more about choosing them once you've mastered the basics of editing for YouTube. The intro will be your calling card. It shapes your channel's overall look and whether viewers want to keep watching.
If you can't create titles yourself yet and are only thinking about how to learn video editing for YouTube, use a ready-made collection. It includes lots of animated intros — you can find one for almost any project.
Adding them is easy: just drag one onto the track and place it at the beginning. Replace the heading with your own. If you want something exclusive, try building one from scratch in the slide editor.
Such a program is so simple that putting together your first video won't be that hard. It's fine if your first attempt, stitched from separate clips and photos, looks a bit dull.
Once you've learned the basics, you can dive deeper into video editing for YouTube. It isn't such a simple editor after all. You can use it to create fairly complex animation and even various 3D effects. That way your work becomes engaging and easy to watch in one go.
Plan in advance how you'd like to process your video. Browse all the available effects: just select one with a single click and press "play". If it suits you, drag it onto the object you want to apply it to.
You can also add interesting transitions that bring the footage to life and add originality and a personal touch. Scene changes will also look more natural, so everything will hang together.
Animated videos for YouTube
Animation is worth discussing separately. If you've decided to start from scratch, learn the slide editor. Choose one of the vivid effects in the gallery, and everything will come alive with colour.
The following types are available:
Glow: sparks, glitter, fireworks and flares. You can use them to brighten dark shots. They also work well for greeting cards.
Natural: snowfall, autumn leaves, rain and fog. They look very atmospheric, giving your video real depth.
How to record sound
Everyone just starting out on YouTube asks: how do I record sound, and which software should I use? You can do it in any program. Simple video editors allow it too — just connect a microphone to your computer.
If you want to add beautiful music to your footage, choose it in advance and save it on your computer. Then drag the file into the project via the "Music" tab.
That's it — you're done. All that's left is to choose the YouTube video format. You can save the video in any format you need by manually selecting the quality and other settings.
You can save it straight to a USB drive or any other storage, or follow all the video format requirements for uploading it online.
Click "Create", set all the parameters and start converting. Wait a little and enjoy the results. Rendering usually takes just a few minutes.
Now you know how to create content yourself. The more you practise and explore all the features, the sooner you'll be able to show off bright, engaging and informative videos. Don't be lazy and don't be afraid — before long you'll have a full-fledged channel with a million subscribers. Once you've mastered this program, you can move on to more advanced ones and gradually reach a professional level. You'll thank us once you monetise the result.
