{"id":9753,"date":"2022-07-13T07:16:32","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=9753"},"modified":"2022-07-13T07:16:32","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:16:32","slug":"how-to-video-edit-for-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-video-edit-for-youtube","title":{"rendered":"How to Video Edit 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-6a0e55a0dd55a\" 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-6a0e55a0dd55a\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0e55a0dd55a\" ><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-video-edit-for-youtube\/#How_to_Video_Edit_For_YouTube\" title=\"How to Video Edit For YouTube\">How to Video Edit 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-video-edit-for-youtube\/#Capturing_audience_attention\" title=\"Capturing audience attention\">Capturing audience attention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-video-edit-for-youtube\/#Adding_engaging_elements\" title=\"Adding engaging elements\">Adding engaging elements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-video-edit-for-youtube\/#Creating_a_consistent_style\" title=\"Creating a consistent style\">Creating a consistent style<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-video-edit-for-youtube\/#Using_free_or_paid_software\" title=\"Using free or paid software\">Using free or paid software<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Video_Edit_For_YouTube\"><\/span>How to Video Edit For YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>There are several free editing tools available on the web for video uploading on YouTube. But you may also want to use a paid video editing software to create your videos. In this article, you&#8217;ll learn how to use free editing tools to create a YouTube video that gets attention from your audience. Also, you&#8217;ll discover how to create a style that matches the rest of your videos. No matter what editing tool you choose, it&#8217;s important to learn the basics before beginning the process.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capturing_audience_attention\"><\/span>Capturing audience attention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever wondered how to create a video that grabs the attention of an audience, the key is to focus on storytelling and incorporating engaging elements. You&#8217;ll need to follow some basic principles of storytelling, which you can find out more about by reading this article. You should also include elements like music, images, and shapes in your videos. This will make the process much easier and help you create content that will capture the audience&#8217;s attention.<\/p>\n<p>One way to increase your video&#8217;s engagement is to include captions. People tend to abandon videos after a minute or two. While you might be tempted to click the link because of the thumbnail or title, a long video will likely make your audience turn away. While long videos can be entertaining, YouTube is known as the short video world. You don&#8217;t want to be the person who loses their attention because your video is too long!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_engaging_elements\"><\/span>Adding engaging elements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When creating a YouTube video, adding engaging elements is a great way to grab the attention of your audience. Whether it&#8217;s a video about a hobby or a how-to video, the right elements can add impact. Whether they are in the form of images, text, shapes, animations, or music, they can enhance your video&#8217;s quality. By using the techniques mentioned below, you can streamline the editing process and keep your audience interested.<\/p>\n<p>One of the easiest ways to make a video more engaging is to include text. Use it to explain the subject of your video or elaborate on various aspects. For example, you could add a caption asking the viewer to answer a question. Short videos usually have effects to add a colorful, mesmerizing effect. Overlays make a video feel more interactive and captivate viewers. While editing a video for YouTube, be sure to choose a background color that matches the rest of your videos.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_consistent_style\"><\/span>Creating a consistent style<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creating a consistent style when editing video is important to your brand&#8217;s visual identity. While video is one of the most complex content formats, there are some ways to brand it effectively. Include video sections in your style guide. First, determine the tone you&#8217;re going for. The tone of your video will dictate the tone of the content. This includes how you want it to look, how long it should be, and what each take should contain.<\/p>\n<p>Next, establish a style guide for your videos. This style guide should contain technical specifications, brand-specific elements, and a color scheme. This style guide can help you maintain a consistent style across different videos. For example, a photo tutorial should feature a camera shutter transition, while a comedy clip will feature a jump cut. While the style of each video should be unique to the brand&#8217;s identity, a guide to YouTube video style is a great way to set a standard for all your videos.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_free_or_paid_software\"><\/span>Using free or paid software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two basic types of video editors available online: downloadable tools and online video editors. While the former requires more storage space on your computer, the latter does not. Both types offer the same basic editing functions. Make sure you choose the right type for your needs before you start. Different social networks require different video dimensions. Depending on the platform you plan to use, you may have to modify the dimensions of your video.<\/p>\n<p>Before you begin, you must first determine what type of video editing software you will need. First, make sure it&#8217;s compatible with your device. Some editors are designed specifically for Windows or Mac. Others only work with newer versions of the platforms. Be sure to check whether the software works on your computer. Also, make sure you choose one with a large library of royalty-free stock music and sound effects. Some video editors even include pre-set aspect ratios and backgrounds to make your videos more appealing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Video Edit For YouTube There are several free editing tools available on the web for video uploading on YouTube. But you may also want to use a paid video editing software to create your videos. 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