{"id":7579,"date":"2022-07-13T04:49:45","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T04:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=7579"},"modified":"2022-07-13T04:49:45","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T04:49:45","slug":"how-to-edit-videos-for-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-edit-videos-for-youtube","title":{"rendered":"How to Edit Videos for YouTube"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a12c5aed8750\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a12c5aed8750\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a12c5aed8750\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-edit-videos-for-youtube\/#How_to_Edit_Videos_for_YouTube\" title=\"How to Edit Videos for YouTube\">How to Edit Videos for YouTube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-edit-videos-for-youtube\/#Video_editing_software\" title=\"Video editing software\">Video editing software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-edit-videos-for-youtube\/#Formats\" title=\"Formats\">Formats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-edit-videos-for-youtube\/#Storyboard\" title=\"Storyboard\">Storyboard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-edit-videos-for-youtube\/#Adding_music\" title=\"Adding music\">Adding music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-edit-videos-for-youtube\/#Adding_special_effects\" title=\"Adding special effects\">Adding special effects<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Edit_Videos_for_YouTube\"><\/span>How to Edit Videos for YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"how to edit videos for youtube\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/OChdVeU.jpg\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been wondering how to edit videos for YouTube, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. If you&#8217;ve never used a video editing program, you can learn about how to use it, the different types of content, and the various formats available. In this article, we&#8217;ll go over the basics of the editing process, including storyboard and adding music. But first, let&#8217;s take a closer look at the various types of content available on YouTube.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video_editing_software\"><\/span>Video editing software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many different options when it comes to video editing software for YouTube. You can make a high-quality video using a free software program, like Windows Movie Maker, or you can buy an upgraded version that lets you edit videos in any format. Free versions of these programs only allow you to create videos up to five minutes in length. However, you will need to upgrade if you want to send a non-watermarked video over this length. They also do not support Macs, which means that you&#8217;ll have to look for a different program if you plan to use this feature.<\/p>\n<p>Lightworks is a professional video editing program that supports most video file formats, including 4K videos. You can also export your finished video to YouTube with this program. Lightworks is also optimized for exporting videos, meaning that you&#8217;ll save a lot of time. It also has the Multicam feature, which lets you work with video footage from several cameras at once. The software also has an easy-to-use interface, which makes it a good learning tool.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Formats\"><\/span>Formats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When preparing to upload a video to YouTube, you should consider its target audience and the format to use. YouTube and Vimeo recommend different file formats. Most people prefer the H.264 codec and *.mp4 format. However, you should note that these formats will take up more space on your computer. For that reason, you should only use the formats recommended by these sites. If you&#8217;re not sure which format to use, check out the official YouTube and Vimeo guides to see what they recommend.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the video file size, you should also consider the type of encoding used. YouTube supports H.264 video codec, which is supported by most video editing programs. In addition, modern cameras and smartphones record videos in this format. Apple&#8217;s iMovie automatically exports videos in H.264 format. Alternatively, you can use any other supported video editing software that supports H.264 or MPEG-2, or you can make your own using freeware.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Storyboard\"><\/span>Storyboard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you&#8217;re editing videos for YouTube, creating a storyboard is crucial to ensuring your videos are as compelling as possible. Storyboards help you visualize your video and make good decisions before production. By planning out your footage, you&#8217;ll avoid making decisions that will damage the quality of your video. In addition, a storyboard can save you time and money if you have to do any major reedits.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have a rough idea of your video, you&#8217;ll need to use a storyboard to organize your content. You should include notes for each thumbnail to clarify what is being filmed. The notes should also provide information about the production of the video, such as voice-overs, text, and relevant charts. By creating a storyboard, you can make sure that your video is as interesting as you can make it, so you&#8217;ll be able to reach your audience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_music\"><\/span>Adding music<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been wondering how to add music to your videos for YouTube, read this. There are some things to consider before you start editing. Adding music to your videos can be tricky, but it&#8217;s not impossible. It all depends on the kind of music you&#8217;re using. Some tracks are better suited for videos with a slow beat, while others work best with fast ones. You&#8217;ll want to make sure the audio is in sync with the video.<\/p>\n<p>Adding a piece of music can enhance the story-telling aspect of your videos. The right kind of music can lift up the mood of a scene. Luckily, there&#8217;s an easy way to add music to your videos. Adobe Express is a free program that lets you string together videos with multiple tracks, add music whenever you want, and adjust the audio levels. In this way, you can easily add and edit music to your videos.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_special_effects\"><\/span>Adding special effects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding special effects to videos for YouTube is a great way to spice up your video content. Many businesses want to include their website URL or toll-free phone number in the video. Most editing software has the ability to add text layers to videos. Adding text to a video typically occurs at the beginning and end of the video. By using the proper tools, adding special effects to your video can be a breeze.<\/p>\n<p>There are many different ways to add cool visual effects to your video. The best way to do this is to use software designed for video editing, such as Adobe Premiere. While this software can be confusing to use, it is well worth it. You can find many cool effects for your video by searching the toolbox on the left-hand side. Adding an effect is as simple as adding a button. You can even change the font style or size to make it look more appealing to your audience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Edit Videos for YouTube If you&#8217;ve been wondering how to edit videos for YouTube, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. If you&#8217;ve never used a video editing program, you can learn about how to use it, the different types of content, and the various formats available. 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