How I edit my vlogs so you’ll watch to the end

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📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕
00:00 POV: you tried to edit a vlog and it was HARD
00:35 but you don’t know what’s gonna happen - that’s why I created this process
00:56 step 1: organize your footage (let me show you my hacks)
03:17 step 2: cull footage & identify your scenes
04:44 how to label + colour code your premiere pro timeline
05:18 THIS is a really important step
06:01 if you come out at a 10, there’s no where to go
06:51 if you’re missing footage, here’s what you can do
08:58 step 3: build out the story in the edit
09:21 different ways to tell your story AFTER filming
10:22 how I plan my voiceovers
11:09 DON’T do this ❌
11:27 DO THIS instead ✅
12:21 step 4: assembling your edit
13:03 Rapid fire round: editing tips! 🔥
15:11 step 5: review and export your video!

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👋🏻 About Me

Hey, I'm Katie! I make videos about social media strategy and content creation. In addition to being a YouTuber, I’m also the founder of a small video editing agency called Creatorly Media! We edit videos for YouTubers and video podcasters. If you want our help or just want to learn more, check out https://www.creatorlymedia.com. Outside of my work, I love to travel (I live part-time in a self-converted camper van!) and I have a hobby YouTube channel that documents it!    / @katieanddan