Beginner Editing Advice with YouTube’s Top Editor

In this interview, Omar sits down with @HillierSmith to get his insider perspective on YouTube video editing. Hayden shares his advice for beginners.

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0:00 Meet Hayden Hillier Smith
2:47 What Makes a Great Video?
4:34 Tone, Emotions, Feeling
5:27 Powerful Edits
7:08 Skills to be a Proficient Editor
08:43 Best Editing Software for Beginners
9:52 Where to Find an Editor

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What makes a great YouTube video? Let us know your thoughts below! ⬇

[robonut]

“I hate the preproduction part! I hate the production part! Just give me the footage and leave me alone!” Actual facts 💯

[ecadventures]

To the person who is reading this, don't give up on your channel. Keep going, Its going to be better. 💯

[SamuelDaram]

Hayden Hillier-Smith IS the Walter Murch of video editing. Unlike many other film and video editors, Hayden Hillier-Smith is brilliant at speaking about the craft of editing. He always does it with such dynamism, clarity and a love of cinema so he constantly inspires me. I am sure he has the same impact on you too! Well done to Think Media and Omar for a really concise, useful, and most importantly a well-edited video with the Google Generation's Walter Murch. (27 October 2023).

[chris_tarroza]

Him talking about why he loves editing is EXACTLY how I feel. Granted, being a video editor has been my profession for years. Now that I’m in the YouTube game, it’s interesting hearing how so many YouTubers (really popular ones too) hate editing. Putting all the pieces together like a puzzle and conveying a coherent, interesting story - it’s my favourite part!

[Bennyhsu]

I always enjoy listening to Hayden talk about editing. His insights and tips have been so helpful in improving my own editing skills. Keep up the great work!

[Tracytamanda.]

This J cut thing has just change my life😂😂 I just had the feeling my cuts could be way better but I didn’t know what to do. Immediately I heard that I said to myself “ this is it” now I know what tutorials to search for. Thanks for sharing!

[StevesRealReviews]

Cant get enough of any video with Hayden talking about editing - he's the Master for sure!!

[BrownsRUs]

He gave us a different light on editing. I will definitely try some of the techniques he spoke about! Thank you for this video!

[GMAceM]

I can always make time to listen to Hayden, his work is incredible. At this point in my YT life, editing is not a big deal, in fact I love my edits and watching things stitch together is quite fun, I just need to work on expanding my audience.

[davidthescottishvegan]

Another fantastic video and great tips for how to edit videos. Thanks for sharing this video Think Media.

[MrJmi]

Great interview, good questions. Lots of insight - thx!

[AlkuntarGaming]

I agree! Editing is the most important part of a great YouTube video and I'm still learning. Thanks for this amazing video and the insights it brings!

[GRestores]

It takes me many hours to edit 5 min videos, i enjoy it but also find it very stressful. In the end what i want is to feel accomplished and that i put the best possible video out. It really is fulfilling to feel like you have something to say and to be able to say it.

[thetysonkuteyi]

Whoever it was on the THINK team that decided to put the visual of the J Cut in the video while he spoke…bravo. 👏🏽👏🏽
Well done.

[RileyChaseFox]

Heck Yeah! You guys got Hayden. This guy knows his stuff. 👌👌👌

[TimeNow]

So Long...been awaiting 🎉. Thank you 💐

[CurieuxNomades]

Very interesting interview! We like the storytelling part, we need to learn about that.

[selfretired]

I really like the "start the audio a few seconds before the video" part, for transitioning. 👊❤

[emipowered]

Amazing advice! Thank you so much for this video