Question 1

What are YouTubers using to edit their videos?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

YouTube videos are generally edited with the same programs used for feature filmmaking. Among the more popular editing interfaces are Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, and iMovie.

Question 2

How do you download YouTube videos and edit them for free?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

To edit your YouTube video, you must first download the raw footage from your smartphone or camera on which you shot the footage. From there, if you want to edit it for free, you can either import it into a program like iMovie that comes with all Apple computers or another type of complimentary editing software. From there, you can make your edits to your footage before uploading it to your YouTube channel.

Question 3

Can you edit someone else’s YouTube video?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

Under specific circumstances, yes. You can re-edit someone else’s YouTube video for personal fair purposes. If you want to re-edit it for commercial use, you must receive explicit permission from the creator of the video to do so.

Question 4

How can I edit my YouTube video for free?

Ari Eisner · Accepted Answer

There’s a simple (but multifaceted) process that enables users to edit YouTube videos for free and it goes like this…

STEP ONE: Create an account in YouTube studio
STEP TWO: Upload the video you’ll be editing
STEP THREE: Select “Content” on the sidebar to the left
STEP FOUR: Select the thumbnail of the video you’re trying to edit
STEP FIVE: Choose “Editor” from the left-side menu
STEP SIX: Cut and trim your selected video
STEP SEVEN: Don’t forget to save your video

Question 5

How do I build a youtube channel?

Ari Eisner · Accepted Answer

As it is with editing YouTube videos, building a YouTube channel is accomplished by following a few simple steps. All you need is to do create your own google account and then follow these steps…

STEP ONE: Sign in to YouTube
STEP TWO: Click on your profile picture and select “Create a Channel”
STEP THREE: Verify that the details listed are correct (your google account name and photo) and click “Confirm” to create your channel.

Beyond just trims and cuts, there’s a true art to the editorial craft. In order to dive into that, you’ll want to choose editing software that enables you to tell the stories you want to tell using the specific means that are most appropriate for your work habits and skillset.

Question 6

How do I choose the best editing software?

Ari Eisner · Accepted Answer

There are so many different editing software tools on the market, that it’s truly a challenge to know which will work best for you. To help cut through the large numbers, the best way to look for the most effective editing software is to first consider what it is you need when it comes to editing.
What type of content are you looking to create? What’s your style? Will your videos primarily be longer with fewer edits, or fast, with quick cuts? When you’ve answered these questions, you can then widdle down your answer to the software that will provide the exact type of editing services you’re going to need for your channel.
While the most popular software seems to be PowerDirector 365, OpenShot, and Kapwing, you may want to click here to give yourself a more comprehensive view of the software that’s available and the capabilities of each.

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