Video editing is on of my favorite things as a content creator! But it’s easy to get overwhelmed and frustrated when learning how to edit videos.
If you’re TOTALLY new to video editing, then you’re in for a real treat because I have a ton of video editing tips, video editing software recommendations, and video editing tutorials here on my blog as well as my YouTube channel!
If I were starting YouTube from scratch today… Or if I simply wanted to take a massive advantage of YouTube over the next year as a business owner, there are five proven strategies I would focus on immediately. This is especially relevant if you’re a solo online business owner without a big team to help…
YouTube growth advice is everywhere, but what actually works? If you’ve ever tried to grow a YouTube channel as a business owner, you’ve probably felt this tension too. Everywhere you turn, there’s a new “rule,” a new hack, a new tactic someone swears is the reason their channel blew up. Retention editing. Daily Shorts. Never…
If the word lazy made you raise an eyebrow, hang with me for a second. I’m not calling you lazy, not even a little bit. If you’re a solo online business owner, chances are you’re wearing every hat imaginable. CEO, content creator, marketer, editor, strategist… and probably tech support too. So when you look at…
Struggling to look natural on camera? You’re not alone! I’ve tried word-for-word scripts, teleprompters, and winging it, each with its own challenges. I can remember when my kids were little, and I’d be recording a YouTube video – my youngest would say, “Why do you keep saying the same sentence over and over again?” She…
Wondering if AI voice cloning can truly sound natural? I’m about to be very honest with you, hitting “publish” on a YouTube video where my entire voice was generated by AI made me nervous. Like, palms sweaty, second-guessing everything, kind of nervous. Would anyone notice, care, or would it even sound like me? In this…
AI business growth is changing everything for solo entrepreneurs like us! In this video, I share exactly how I use AI and automation to save time, stay human, and build a thriving video brand. I’ll walk you through GEO (generative engine optimization), custom GPTs, and the tools I use daily like MindPal and Buffer. If…
Ok, do you love Vanessa Lau’s editing style as much as I do? If you watched her recent Descript video, you might be wondering how she does her smooth zoom in and out and that tilt screen effect… In this video, I walk you through editing like Vanessa in Descript with Ecamm, covering the tilt…
Are you wondering what’s new in Descript’s timeline? Yes, it’s true… Descript has a whole new timeline. Buttons are moved, buttons are added, buttons are hiding! Personally, I like the changes… I haven’t had any problems with it. However, I know from my own experience (and comments and questions that I see from my fellow…
Are you worried your YouTube videos are too boring to get views? After feeling like I was out of ideas, I realized I was just bored with my long list of topics… In this video, I reveal the truth about boring videos and how to make even dull topics engaging for your audience. I’ll share…
Discover the 5 shortcuts I use every week to quickly edit my videos as a solo business owner! Whether you’re new to video editing or a seasoned pro, these shortcuts will help you streamline your process and spend less time in your editor. Plus… I’ve partnered with my friend Salma Jafri to share how to…
In episode 56 of Video Brand Infusion, I sat down with Video Brand Academy member Alexandra Jeffert, who has grown her YouTube channel from zero to 1,100 subscribers in just one year… Yep! One year. Alex sat on the idea for 4-5 years. Then finally posted her first video. 8 months later? Viral video. 1,100+…
Struggling with multi-track editing in Descript? Multi-track editing in Descript can feel confusing at first, and honestly, that’s not unique to Descript. Multicam editing is overwhelming in any video editor. But once you understand how Descript handles multi-track sequences, everything clicks into place and editing actually becomes faster, cleaner, and more flexible. In this post,…
Looking to create a cozy YouTube studio at home? After nearly seven years of tweaking, adjusting, and rethinking my setup, my cozy YouTube studio at home is finally in a place that feels almost perfect. It’s clean, comfortable, functional, and most importantly, it makes showing up on camera feel easy instead of exhausting. If you’re…
Have you ever been working on your project inside of Descript and noticed that little menu of timeline tools on the left side? Or maybe you accidentally hit one of the letters on your keyboard, and suddenly your cursor turned into a knife or a hand, and you had no idea what just happened? I’ve…
Wondering how to create captions in Descript? You’re in the right place! If you’ve ever wanted to add captions to your videos without overcomplicating your editing workflow, you’re going to love how easy Descript makes this now. The good news is that adding captions and subtitles in Descript has never been easier. Descript gives you…
Looking for text animation in Descript? One of the easiest ways to instantly elevate your videos is with text animations and the best part is… you don’t need fancy motion graphics software or hours of tweaking to make them look good. If you’re editing in Descript, you already have everything you need. In this post,…
Ready for a peek behind the curtain? In this episode, I spill the beans on how I’m rolling out Video Editing Made Easy, and why owning your revenue beats crossing your fingers for ad revenue all day, every day. I break down the exact steps I’m taking (inspired by James Wedmore’s Course Chronicles): Why digital…
One of the things I care about most when editing videos is how polished they feel. You can have great content, but if your scene changes feel jumpy or awkward, it immediately pulls people out of the experience. That’s why I was genuinely excited when Descript released NEW smart transitions. Finally… easy, smooth, SMART transitions….
If you’ve ever edited videos the old way, scrubbing through an entire timeline just to find silence so you can cut, cut, delete then you already know how exhausting that process can be. Those days are officially over. In this tutorial, I’m walking you through how to quickly remove silence in Descript, using the exact…
Learn how I export high-quality videos in Descript for YouTube using the exact settings I trust. If you’ve ever finished editing a video in Descript and then hesitated at the export screen, wondering if you’re about to choose the wrong setting, you’re not alone. Descript has redesigned its export process a few times over the…
