Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video! Download unlimited stock media at one set price with Storyblocks: https://www.storyblocks.com/katie Editing a great vlog is more than just cutting footage together and adding some music it’s about crafting a story out of the clips that you recorded of your life. In this video I’m going to show you how to build a story in the edit and how you can create vlogs that people on YouTube are actually going to want to watch. When you edit this way, you can grow an engaged YouTube audience, gain subscribers, and build a business being a content creator. So let’s dive in!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00 POV: you tried to edit a vlog and it was HARD
00:35 but you don’t know what’s gonna happen that’s why I created this process
00:56 step 1: organize your footage (let me show you my hacks)
03:17 step 2: cull footage & identify your scenes
04:44 how to label + colour code your premiere pro timeline
05:18 THIS is a really important step
06:01 if you come out at a 10, there’s no where to go
06:51 if you’re missing footage, here’s what you can do
08:58 step 3: build out the story in the edit
09:21 different ways to tell your story AFTER filming
10:22 how I plan my voiceovers
11:09 DON’T do this ❌
11:27 DO THIS instead ✅
12:21 step 4: assembling your edit
13:03 Rapid fire round: editing tips!
15:11 step 5: review and export your video!

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Hey, I'm Katie! I make videos about social media strategy and content creation. In addition to being a YouTuber, I also run a small digital creative agency that produces content for all kinds of creators! We edit podcasts, produce YouTube channels, develop online branding and Instagram strategies and more! If you want our help or just want to learn more, check out https://www.creatorlymedia.com'>https://www.creatorlymedia.com

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