Editor's resentment is something i struggle with as well. I recently edited a friend/business partner's documentary short and loved the first complete version ... he came back with a bunch of notes to remove things, chop up segments, etc. and it threw me off. I suddenly didn't care about the project and let my passion for it go. I saw the edit through, but it was a struggle and a half. Personally i really liked your artistic version of the mr beast video. "How much of your creativity are you willing to give up for views?" I am going to staple that to the wall above my editing station. That hits so damn hard.
"How much of your creativity are you willing to abandon for more views?". I stopped the video right there to sit and think on that for a bit. That's honestly one of the most impactful questions I've ever heard asked in the creative space
You should upload weekly, and you got big views, you'll make big bucks man. But yeah, we can't forcefully do things, or else it will make it feel like a job when this is post to be a creative job 😂
Actors have balanced this. The ability to complete commercial blockbuster movies AND create and fulfill their artistic needs with artistic films. The expression is: one for them, one for me. Obviously you can't hijack a channel and change their pacing, but you can work on other projects.
There's TH-camrs who put hardly any editing in their videos and blow up faster than someone who puts hundreds of hours into a project (usually because of frequency) But there is so much truth to that line of abandoning creativity
TH-cam is about providing value. Some creators can provide value with minimal editing. Some can't. Personally, i have a hard time speaking to the camera. I use editing to hide that. If i didn't suck at talking, i wouldn't have to edit my videos nearly as much. I hide it really well. I get comments all the time about people saying how amazing i am on camera.... its all fake
@arrow2380 i have no natural charm. I can fake it. If that were the only problem, id be in the clear. The real problem for me is that i cant think and talk at the same time. I have to pause and collect my thoughts. Sometimes, mid sentence.
10:43 ripped me apart brother. I've had this inner need for other people to appreciate my creative process like I do for so long. Now I know it's never gonna happen, and maybe it shouldn't. Awesome video man.
This reminds me a lot of being a musician too. Like how all the great musicians will change up a solo or how they sing song because they get bored of it but general audiences just want that usual version of it. Editing feels the same way, you just get bored of doing the same typical edit and you want to flash something artistic when maybe it doesn't fit the story. It really is about being disciplined to find those right moments in an edit or story to flash that creative side that actually services the story and not your creative needs haha.
This channel singlehandedly reignited my love for editing. Now I am working on my sound design feel. This channel makes you appreciate video... Gives you superb perspective and decision making compass while editing.
Making the edit before the edit, This is EXACLTY the perfect way to break this down. - As a producer, i've learned the most important part of my role from an operational standpoint is being able to relay the vision of the video and key specifics in a way that the post team can understand and execute on it. As soon as the editors lose the vision/direction we start burning time; More revisions, More time wasted on pointless drafts, and then finally when the frustration meets its tipping point, finally jumping in a screen-share call to guide them on the exact specifics. Wasting time = Wasted labor hours = Delayed Content release = Wasted Money and sanity. - This is such a precise was to integrate the exact specifics on these things.. Putting this into my workflow immediately.
IMO focus down on your true audience, not the world. The soulless audience chasing that MrBeast has pushed to everyone has taken so much character from web video :/
I’m so excited Kelly is finally getting the attention he deserves I’ve been watching him since he was in high school, watching his evolution has been so awesome
Same here dude!! I've also been watching Kelly since his Waka-fruit snacks merch era in high school. I just recently had the honor of meeting him, Luke, Wyatt, Colt, Ashley, and Amber in Coney Island for the end of his bucket list series. Such a fun group of creative minds!
I didn't even know that I was implementing tip #5 until now. I've always said that the most talented editors have a very specific skill: turning a niche idea into a digestible piece of content. That is what I strive to do in my art and to see it being explained so simply in this video really made me realize how important that part of the editing process is.
Editing is akin to sculpture. You take a big block of footage and you start chipping away at it, whittling it down into something recognizable, cutting and trimming away anything and everything that isn't needed before adding a little bit of polish to make it sparkle. The creativity is in your choices.
The 5 one just makes me think about movies. Like before I watched video editing stuff I would have never noticed all the artistic aspects of the movies I watch. Now I see almost every way they help tell the story on a first watch.
2 out of 5 and still I feel that I don't know anything. As I often feel, but full of joy and inspiration after watching a Hillier Smith video. Thank you for the amazing insights and artsy take on hard facts. Love it. And that last point is really mindboggling.
Music is the bit I find absolutely impossible. I knew it was going to be a Lickd ad as soon as you started but even searching Lickd is overwhelming and I don’t even know where to start. Would love a detailed video on it - your sound scape video changed how I look at editing forever!
I hope to meet you one day in person, to shake your hand, and say thank you. You manage to make me laugh, enter deep thought, and sometimes even bring up some sadness -- In an EDITING tutorial. You walk the walk, and I appreciate your work.
Am I the only one who likes the alternate opening for Mr beasts video a lot more? Not even as a filmmaker, it just grabs me more as a viewer, the stakes feel more real.
I am a lead editor of a documentary channel and the last sentence from Dan Mace hit me so hard, it's like a wake-up call to my editing and my style. I understand the hardness of sacrificing my work for the sake of growing the channel, when I edit the video, I always put my ego in it so the artistic decisions and the general decisions are sometimes impossible to balance out. Therefore, I think a good editor can create something artistically engaging, but a GREAT editor is the one who fully understands the viewer that they are editing the video for and executes in the way that can reach most eyes
"5 Editing Secrets You'll Be Embarrassed You Didn’t Know" is a title from which I would normally expect some beginner-level editing tips and tricks. Yet, I was shocked with the phenomenal value in the video. GREAT JOB!
This is a banger of a video wow bro, I'm a editor full time doing it at a big sport brand, this has gave me mad inspiration! appreciate you sharing the tips, writing notes.
I’ve watched Hayden’s videos about 50 times each continuously studying it. And the more I watch these extremely informative videos I feel like I understand it better than the last watch. Even things I missed because I didn’t pay to much attention to it.
I’ve been editing commercials for 20 years now and this all basically boils down to - tell the story, and be willing to drop cool shots if they don’t serve that purpose. Know your audience, and understand that compromise is part of the process… That last one is tricky with some clients, especially if they have creative teams backing up their pre-pro :/ too many times, things on paper or in the script make more sense than they do in the lens, and some clients have a really hard time with that even when they’ve got exactly what they asked for.
Oppenheimer is a great movie - It's very long but when watching it, it didn't take long time to expand on one particular subject. It showed the beginning and smoothly skipped to the main point without dragging it out and yet it still is an incredibly long film but it captivated the audience's attention because it never felt like it went on for too long.
So true! Thanks for your masterclass sage wisdom! In sales, less is more and finding that line of abandoning creativity so King! "How much of your creativity are you willing to abandon for more views?" says it all!
You task any other storyteller with the task of making a video that promotes their podcast using clips and they come out with a "Best moments of my podcast *_montage_* " but this Hillier, it's heartfelt, it makes me wanna empathise and rightfully delivers on the title. It's just another confirmation that a bit like Marcus Aurelius you _"Ask yourself at every moment, 'Is this necessary?'_ "
I know I'm gonna be thinking about that line for a while: How much of your creativity are you willing to abandon for more views? Phenomenal video Hayden!
Ooof. That question of how much are you willing to cut the artistry for the sake of appealing to a general audience really hit hard. The artistry means so much more to me.
As a part time TikTok editor, who also is having a drink, I was sucked into this video and enjoyed all the editing that went into this vid. From showing your authority at the beginning all the way to how fluid the sponsor section was incorporated this gave me value even though it was not explained or was not even the point of the video! I am rambling now but just wanted to let you know, great job!
That last one is actually just universal as an artist. It ain't about you. Eventually, you just naturally quit caring about what you want and just want to make other people happy. At that point it is no longer being a hack, it's sincere. You want your work to matter to people more than you care about just making shit that you enjoy.
I would never abandon my creativity for more views. In the end, is it views that we want, or to be creative? I started video editing in the 1980s when there weren't any 'views'. It was strictly passion driven. All these years later I've seen the youtube algorithm force many editors to toss their videos into the sea of sameness. But if you want your videos to stand the test of time, never abandon your creativity for anyone. -E
I love number 5. I'm building an ad video business and this is something I think a lot about. Because at my core I am an artist, but to make a living I sometimes have to sacrifice a part of that in my client work. It's a big dilemma for us video guys, I love that you're talking about it !
Wow these tips are amazing. Different mindset activated… Especially point 5. Are you making the video for yourself or for the viewer. If the viewer doesn’t care much for creativity in places that it does not expect, it probably shouldn’t be there for that audience. Almost like when PDA’s were a thing, great but only a select group was using it, along came the iPhone and all kinds of people could experience what it was like to have a computer in their pocket without all the complexity(art/creativity). Banger vid!
Interesting perspectives here, eye tracing is one of the more obvious techniques in video editing. When I learned it was called 'graphic match' a way to keep the viewers eyes focused on one part of the screen.
All that is important for viewers who either kids or here for entertainment. People who need to solve their problem and want to pay you for that, don't need any fancy editing at all. And that's great news.
Man this video gave me chills. I was thinking that I knew editing and TH-cam my videos were still shit and I know what’s wrong with them and eventually I’ll get there through trial and error but now I’m like oh the there I’m trying to get my videos to, quality wise, isn’t there yet I need to push myself harder to go beyond what I think is good enough
I love the way you drink wine to be closer to the audience, it's like we're old buddies going on a journey together to learn editing, and the commentary feels like a character development storyline for yourself too! While I love the editing tips I feel like you're a great teacher/videomaker from all these little things and it keeps me wanting to come back to the next video to learn more. I definitely learnt a lot from your videos so thanks for the amazing content!
Amazing breakdown of these tips Hayden! Been watching Kelly's videos lately and the editing is so good but the vlogs still feel so personal and not overly produced.
that is the key word/approach to artist vs practical... balance. you dont have to give up anything for views... the challenge to all creatives is to get more creative to find that balance
Been a video editor for a long time now. I had to learn number 5 point the hard way. You need to set some expectations for your client and for yourself to lessen some disappointments on the comments that you're going to receive. Always give some space on what you want and what the viewers would enjoy the most. Great video! Thanks man keep doing what you're doing.
I loved the last point, because... as a newbie... I can say this one I knew as a Club/Wedding Dj. I learned the hard way earlier in my career that this principle applies. I remember going to another dj's set about 20 years ago, (Before all the software we have now) who did his set, in key. To a discerning ear at the time, was completely brilliant, to the mainstream crowd... their reaction was ... meh. Play for your audience. = "who are you making your video for"? LOVE IT!!
This is seriously one of the best videos I've watched in years. Informative, inspiring, completely keeping me captivated, and thought-provoking as a filmmaker and editor. (Much more editing these days than actually making films) New subscriber here. Thank you for making this.
I'm really loving your videos and have been thinking about these issues for a while. As one who decided to do film making when I retire (I'm 57), I've already started my first project and am editing it now. Your videos are so inspiring and practical. Thank you!
Making content for this generation is basically how much info can you pack into a few seconds before they get bored. Attention spans do not exist any more. I can't imagine how many people just clicked through this video to get to the point of each section.
The important thing is to make your content “boring enough” so you don’t get those audiences in the future. Those that stay, well, they are the ones you want to keep.
I can relate so much from tip 5 since the people i've been working together since, I realized that they don't seem impressed in my creative way in editing videos. But from then on I realized I need to adjust to what the internet or the poeple the style of video that they wanted to see and it really works for me...
Great video thank you. Deep down I know my channel is too niche, but I'm really enjoying telling stories and bringing out ancient wisdom in modern media. Your tips will surely help me and I am grateful. 🙏👽
Love your videos. Learning loads. Spent 3 day's editing 15 seconds of content to end up deleting it and starting again. If i didn't think it was good then why should someone else watch it. Anyway I need to go binge the rest of your videos.
I think that’s also especially true nowadays where social media feels too fake and forged. People are craving real and raw. I know of tons of creators who do almost zero editing, music, or color grading who have hundreds of thousands or even millions of subscribers.
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Editor's resentment is something i struggle with as well. I recently edited a friend/business partner's documentary short and loved the first complete version ... he came back with a bunch of notes to remove things, chop up segments, etc. and it threw me off. I suddenly didn't care about the project and let my passion for it go. I saw the edit through, but it was a struggle and a half. Personally i really liked your artistic version of the mr beast video. "How much of your creativity are you willing to give up for views?" I am going to staple that to the wall above my editing station. That hits so damn hard.
"How much of your creativity are you willing to abandon for more views?". I stopped the video right there to sit and think on that for a bit. That's honestly one of the most impactful questions I've ever heard asked in the creative space
"How much of your creativity are you willing to abandon for more views?" ... woah... I think I need to sit down....
You should upload weekly, and you got big views, you'll make big bucks man. But yeah, we can't forcefully do things, or else it will make it feel like a job when this is post to be a creative job 😂
Actors have balanced this.
The ability to complete commercial blockbuster movies AND create and fulfill their artistic needs with artistic films.
The expression is:
one for them, one for me.
Obviously you can't hijack a channel and change their pacing, but you can work on other projects.
prvo su stuberi komentirali a sada i ti ahahahaha
I don't particularly agree
It hit me as well. Ive sorta known it, but hearing it aloud made it sink in.
There's TH-camrs who put hardly any editing in their videos and blow up faster than someone who puts hundreds of hours into a project (usually because of frequency)
But there is so much truth to that line of abandoning creativity
TH-cam is about providing value. Some creators can provide value with minimal editing. Some can't.
Personally, i have a hard time speaking to the camera. I use editing to hide that. If i didn't suck at talking, i wouldn't have to edit my videos nearly as much. I hide it really well. I get comments all the time about people saying how amazing i am on camera.... its all fake
@@VegasEducationsome people have natural charm and charisma, some have learnt it for years. That's what keeps the viewers hooked.
@arrow2380 i have no natural charm. I can fake it. If that were the only problem, id be in the clear. The real problem for me is that i cant think and talk at the same time. I have to pause and collect my thoughts. Sometimes, mid sentence.
It hurts man. Seeing crap footage from someone else explode for no reason and have a video you toss some time editing at and it flops.
@@VegasEducation Are you speaking of me ? 🤔
10:43 ripped me apart brother. I've had this inner need for other people to appreciate my creative process like I do for so long. Now I know it's never gonna happen, and maybe it shouldn't. Awesome video man.
This reminds me a lot of being a musician too. Like how all the great musicians will change up a solo or how they sing song because they get bored of it but general audiences just want that usual version of it. Editing feels the same way, you just get bored of doing the same typical edit and you want to flash something artistic when maybe it doesn't fit the story. It really is about being disciplined to find those right moments in an edit or story to flash that creative side that actually services the story and not your creative needs haha.
This channel singlehandedly reignited my love for editing. Now I am working on my sound design feel.
This channel makes you appreciate video... Gives you superb perspective and decision making compass while editing.
I feel the same. I was pretty burnt out and took a break, but watching these videos reignited my passion for editing, as well as leveling up my skills
It’s my favorite part of the creative process.
this guy has honestly been such a big impact in the storytelling and editing industry and I'm all for it
Making the edit before the edit, This is EXACLTY the perfect way to break this down.
- As a producer, i've learned the most important part of my role from an operational standpoint is being able to relay the vision of the video and key specifics in a way that the post team can understand and execute on it. As soon as the editors lose the vision/direction we start burning time; More revisions, More time wasted on pointless drafts, and then finally when the frustration meets its tipping point, finally jumping in a screen-share call to guide them on the exact specifics. Wasting time = Wasted labor hours = Delayed Content release = Wasted Money and sanity.
- This is such a precise was to integrate the exact specifics on these things.. Putting this into my workflow immediately.
My editing dad 👶
Yes same for me.
IMO focus down on your true audience, not the world. The soulless audience chasing that MrBeast has pushed to everyone has taken so much character from web video :/
Just a editor here commenting that has learnt a lot from your content, but also appreciating the scotch!
I’m so excited Kelly is finally getting the attention he deserves I’ve been watching him since he was in high school, watching his evolution has been so awesome
Same here dude!! I've also been watching Kelly since his Waka-fruit snacks merch era in high school. I just recently had the honor of meeting him, Luke, Wyatt, Colt, Ashley, and Amber in Coney Island for the end of his bucket list series. Such a fun group of creative minds!
I didn't even know that I was implementing tip #5 until now. I've always said that the most talented editors have a very specific skill: turning a niche idea into a digestible piece of content. That is what I strive to do in my art and to see it being explained so simply in this video really made me realize how important that part of the editing process is.
Editing is akin to sculpture. You take a big block of footage and you start chipping away at it, whittling it down into something recognizable, cutting and trimming away anything and everything that isn't needed before adding a little bit of polish to make it sparkle. The creativity is in your choices.
I'd take the alternative opening anyday man 😭
That last one hits deep. Real deep. It's like abandoning a piece of yourself to be more successful.
The 5 one just makes me think about movies. Like before I watched video editing stuff I would have never noticed all the artistic aspects of the movies I watch. Now I see almost every way they help tell the story on a first watch.
2 out of 5 and still I feel that I don't know anything. As I often feel, but full of joy and inspiration after watching a Hillier Smith video. Thank you for the amazing insights and artsy take on hard facts. Love it. And that last point is really mindboggling.
Such great secrets!! Thanks for the shout out Hayden, it means a lot coming from you! 🙏
Music is the bit I find absolutely impossible. I knew it was going to be a Lickd ad as soon as you started but even searching Lickd is overwhelming and I don’t even know where to start. Would love a detailed video on it - your sound scape video changed how I look at editing forever!
I hope to meet you one day in person, to shake your hand, and say thank you. You manage to make me laugh, enter deep thought, and sometimes even bring up some sadness -- In an EDITING tutorial.
You walk the walk, and I appreciate your work.
Usually in your videos I see an amazing editor, an awesome artist, but in this video, I think, I saw a glimpse of your soul. Great work.
I agree!
I'm one minute in and I found myself leaning in, completely captivated by this video. Good storytelling fascinates me so much.
The question made me so much goosebumps, insane thing i have think of since i started. Insane video!
I also always preach to write an audiovisual script, 2 columns, what you hear 👂and what you see 👀 👏
Am I the only one who likes the alternate opening for Mr beasts video a lot more? Not even as a filmmaker, it just grabs me more as a viewer, the stakes feel more real.
I'm taking and practicing action sequence with purpose, character, intention.
I am a lead editor of a documentary channel and the last sentence from Dan Mace hit me so hard, it's like a wake-up call to my editing and my style. I understand the hardness of sacrificing my work for the sake of growing the channel, when I edit the video, I always put my ego in it so the artistic decisions and the general decisions are sometimes impossible to balance out. Therefore, I think a good editor can create something artistically engaging, but a GREAT editor is the one who fully understands the viewer that they are editing the video for and executes in the way that can reach most eyes
"5 Editing Secrets You'll Be Embarrassed You Didn’t Know" is a title from which I would normally expect some beginner-level editing tips and tricks. Yet, I was shocked with the phenomenal value in the video. GREAT JOB!
This is a banger of a video wow bro, I'm a editor full time doing it at a big sport brand, this has gave me mad inspiration! appreciate you sharing the tips, writing notes.
So important. Art IS important. Sometimes you need to give people what they want (first) and then serve them what they need second.
I’ve watched Hayden’s videos about 50 times each continuously studying it. And the more I watch these extremely informative videos I feel like I understand it better than the last watch. Even things I missed because I didn’t pay to much attention to it.
I’ve been editing commercials for 20 years now and this all basically boils down to - tell the story, and be willing to drop cool shots if they don’t serve that purpose. Know your audience, and understand that compromise is part of the process… That last one is tricky with some clients, especially if they have creative teams backing up their pre-pro :/ too many times, things on paper or in the script make more sense than they do in the lens, and some clients have a really hard time with that even when they’ve got exactly what they asked for.
Wow! These advices are so PRACTICAL and yet I have never heard of them before. Thank Hillier for this video.
I'm stuck editing a project... came here to get some inspiration... and leaving with answers I didn't even know I needed!!! Thanks man!!!
Oppenheimer is a great movie - It's very long but when watching it, it didn't take long time to expand on one particular subject. It showed the beginning and smoothly skipped to the main point without dragging it out and yet it still is an incredibly long film but it captivated the audience's attention because it never felt like it went on for too long.
So true! Thanks for your masterclass sage wisdom! In sales, less is more and finding that line of abandoning creativity so King! "How much of your creativity are you willing to abandon for more views?" says it all!
You task any other storyteller with the task of making a video that promotes their podcast using clips and they come out with a "Best moments of my podcast *_montage_* " but this Hillier, it's heartfelt, it makes me wanna empathise and rightfully delivers on the title. It's just another confirmation that a bit like Marcus Aurelius you _"Ask yourself at every moment, 'Is this necessary?'_ "
Knowledge is power... but this was Pure GOLD👌🏿
soon i will need to hire him as my mentor.
I know I'm gonna be thinking about that line for a while: How much of your creativity are you willing to abandon for more views?
Phenomenal video Hayden!
Ooof. That question of how much are you willing to cut the artistry for the sake of appealing to a general audience really hit hard. The artistry means so much more to me.
Dang, you got a brilliant writer for this 12 minute podcast ad. ❤
You're my favorite to watch when it comes to learning something. And that's what the channel is designed for! Your artsy work is appreciated.
HAHA my Hayden Hillier Smith debut is me getting beat up by Kelly... well... I guess I'm honored 😂
The last bit is a game changer, really gave me perspective.
Thank you for your honesty and introspection in this video. Also, thank you for making me aware of Tamnavulin. I will seek it out. Cheers.
I like your creativity with mrbeast's blindness video showing everything is blurry is really unique
Number 3 blown my mind away
As a part time TikTok editor, who also is having a drink, I was sucked into this video and enjoyed all the editing that went into this vid. From showing your authority at the beginning all the way to how fluid the sponsor section was incorporated this gave me value even though it was not explained or was not even the point of the video! I am rambling now but just wanted to let you know, great job!
That last one is actually just universal as an artist. It ain't about you. Eventually, you just naturally quit caring about what you want and just want to make other people happy. At that point it is no longer being a hack, it's sincere. You want your work to matter to people more than you care about just making shit that you enjoy.
Thankyou this was very helpful especially the tip about the eye tracing
Learned so much from this. A simple Thank You isn't enough gratitude. Keep doing what you're doing.
Number 5 is a true revelation for me.
I would never abandon my creativity for more views. In the end, is it views that we want, or to be creative? I started video editing in the 1980s when there weren't any 'views'. It was strictly passion driven. All these years later I've seen the youtube algorithm force many editors to toss their videos into the sea of sameness. But if you want your videos to stand the test of time, never abandon your creativity for anyone. -E
I love number 5. I'm building an ad video business and this is something I think a lot about. Because at my core I am an artist, but to make a living I sometimes have to sacrifice a part of that in my client work. It's a big dilemma for us video guys, I love that you're talking about it
!
Hillier is a master editor who is ready to learn from others .
Thank you for sharing this video. You have no idea how important topic this is for the community. Especially the last part! Love you brother.
The last bit of the video was just something!!! 🤯
This is such a good video about editing. Actually getting into the weeds, rather than staying surface level. Thank you.
The fifth statement point really shock and change my perspective.
Wow these tips are amazing. Different mindset activated…
Especially point 5. Are you making the video for yourself or for the viewer. If the viewer doesn’t care much for creativity in places that it does not expect, it probably shouldn’t be there for that audience.
Almost like when PDA’s were a thing, great but only a select group was using it, along came the iPhone and all kinds of people could experience what it was like to have a computer in their pocket without all the complexity(art/creativity).
Banger vid!
Interesting perspectives here, eye tracing is one of the more obvious techniques in video editing. When I learned it was called 'graphic match' a way to keep the viewers eyes focused on one part of the screen.
I can't believe I wasn't already subscribed. Absolutely beautiful, insightful, and engaging. Notifications turned on!
All that is important for viewers who either kids or here for entertainment. People who need to solve their problem and want to pay you for that, don't need any fancy editing at all. And that's great news.
Man this video gave me chills. I was thinking that I knew editing and TH-cam my videos were still shit and I know what’s wrong with them and eventually I’ll get there through trial and error but now I’m like oh the there I’m trying to get my videos to, quality wise, isn’t there yet I need to push myself harder to go beyond what I think is good enough
I love the way you drink wine to be closer to the audience, it's like we're old buddies going on a journey together to learn editing, and the commentary feels like a character development storyline for yourself too!
While I love the editing tips I feel like you're a great teacher/videomaker from all these little things and it keeps me wanting to come back to the next video to learn more.
I definitely learnt a lot from your videos so thanks for the amazing content!
Amazing breakdown of these tips Hayden! Been watching Kelly's videos lately and the editing is so good but the vlogs still feel so personal and not overly produced.
that is the key word/approach to artist vs practical... balance. you dont have to give up anything for views... the challenge to all creatives is to get more creative to find that balance
Been a video editor for a long time now. I had to learn number 5 point the hard way. You need to set some expectations for your client and for yourself to lessen some disappointments on the comments that you're going to receive. Always give some space on what you want and what the viewers would enjoy the most. Great video! Thanks man keep doing what you're doing.
I’ve been in a bit of an editing rut and this video sparked inspiration. I’m taking this into my next video.
The crazy part about Number 2 is how much you'll see it in anime. And that's why I LOVE IT
I loved the last point, because... as a newbie... I can say this one I knew as a Club/Wedding Dj.
I learned the hard way earlier in my career that this principle applies.
I remember going to another dj's set about 20 years ago, (Before all the software we have now) who did his set, in key. To a discerning ear at the time, was completely brilliant, to the mainstream crowd... their reaction was ... meh. Play for your audience. = "who are you making your video for"?
LOVE IT!!
Tough balance, yes, being artist and giving value (or so we think).
This is seriously one of the best videos I've watched in years. Informative, inspiring, completely keeping me captivated, and thought-provoking as a filmmaker and editor. (Much more editing these days than actually making films) New subscriber here. Thank you for making this.
I'm really loving your videos and have been thinking about these issues for a while.
As one who decided to do film making when I retire (I'm 57), I've already started my first project and am editing it now.
Your videos are so inspiring and practical. Thank you!
I wish Hayden made videos like this every week.
I actually enjoy your videos about editing more than the videos you discuss.
Great video man, I aspire to make long form videos like yours.
What hooks me in your videos is the sound/music. Epic! What do you use?
Making content for this generation is basically how much info can you pack into a few seconds before they get bored. Attention spans do not exist any more. I can't imagine how many people just clicked through this video to get to the point of each section.
The important thing is to make your content “boring enough” so you don’t get those audiences in the future.
Those that stay, well, they are the ones you want to keep.
@@HillierSmith Interesting idea. I'm newer to the whole editing/making memes scene. Learning how to physically edit to tell a story is actually hard.
I can relate so much from tip 5 since the people i've been working together since, I realized that they don't seem impressed in my creative way in editing videos. But from then on I realized I need to adjust to what the internet or the poeple the style of video that they wanted to see and it really works for me...
The more you sacrifice creativity for views, the easier it’ll be for AI to take your job
you had to level up the alreeady gut punching quote didn't you
The more creatively-minded you are, the better you'll be able to wield AI as another tool for your work
Great video thank you. Deep down I know my channel is too niche, but I'm really enjoying telling stories and bringing out ancient wisdom in modern media.
Your tips will surely help me and I am grateful. 🙏👽
This was a much needed video! Thank you for always pouring out your heart work and passion for editing bro.
this video was so well edited and packed with knowledge that it felt like a one hour session
Kelly is such a huge inspiration ❤
This is SO insightful! Thank you a LOT for this video, you're a champ!
I was thinking I hadn't seen your content in ages. Then realised you haven't posted in ages! Glad to see it back.
Got a notification about this video just as I was about to start editing my video. Now my editing is about to get better!!!
Nothing better in procrastinating editing than watching a video in editing to justify to ourselves that we're editing.
@@HillierSmithhahahaha saaaaame xd
Wow, couldn't have put it better: "how can I be an artist while being a practical storyteller "
Love your videos. Learning loads. Spent 3 day's editing 15 seconds of content to end up deleting it and starting again. If i didn't think it was good then why should someone else watch it. Anyway I need to go binge the rest of your videos.
Great video and I’ll be trying to use these techniques- sometimes the most simple things are hiding in plain sight
First rule of editing, Pace, Light, Emotion.
bro so freaking good. absolutely love this. educational and entertaining. well done sir.
This was one of your best videos man, proud of you and well done 👏 stoked to take this into action
I think that’s also especially true nowadays where social media feels too fake and forged. People are craving real and raw. I know of tons of creators who do almost zero editing, music, or color grading who have hundreds of thousands or even millions of subscribers.
good to see a fellow Saffa killing it over seas... the industry is tough here