Primal Video

Learn how to edit videos for YouTube & other projects in this complete guide to video editing for beginners. Plus we’ll share our top video editing tips to help you edit better & faster! 

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Our Fast Track CapCut Video Editing Course: 
► https://primalvideo.com/capcut-course/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_content=6GnmzvqqzJw 

📕 FREE GUIDE to The ULTIMATE Video Editing Process:
► https://primalvideo.com/primal-video-method/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_content=6GnmzvqqzJw

Tools To Level Up Your Videos! 
Royalty-free stock video sites for awesome b-roll footage:
► Storyblocks: https://primalvideo.com/go/videoblocks/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_content=6GnmzvqqzJw 
► Motion Array: https://primalvideo.com/go/motionarray/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_content=6GnmzvqqzJw 

Custom animated graphics:
► PlaceIt: https://primalvideo.com/go/placeit/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_content=6GnmzvqqzJw

Royalty-free stock MUSIC to level up your videos:
► Epidemic: https://primalvideo.com/go/epidemicsound/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_content=6GnmzvqqzJw 
► Artlist: https://primalvideo.com/go/artlist/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_content=6GnmzvqqzJw 

Best Video Editing Software For PC & Mac: 
► Windows PC: https://youtu.be/lWeyGNhF2io 
► Mac: https://youtu.be/qvep5Bbe0bg 

Timestamps:
00:00 How To Edit Videos (COMPLETE Beginner's Guide to Video Editing!)
00:54 How To Set Up Your Project
02:29 Video Editing Software Interface Overview
03:13 How To Import Your Primary Footage
04:16 How To Mark In & Out of Your Footage for Import
05:28 How To Zoom In On The Editing Timeline
05:57 How To Edit Your Primary Footage
07:48 How To Use The Blade / Cut Tool
09:05 Pro Tip: Edit Backwards!
09:56 How To Add & Edit B-roll Footage
11:48 How To Add & Customize Text
14:20 How To Add & Use Transitions
15:13 How To Add Zoom In Transition
16:52 How To Add Effects
18:10 How To Add Music / Sound Effects
19:57 How To Adjust Audio Volume
24:00 How To Color Grade / Correct Your Video
26:30 How To Export Your Finished Video

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--  Total Beginner's Guide to Video Editing! —

Wondering how to make videos? If you're new to video editing, it can feel overwhelming to open up your video editing software and start editing. 

But even if video editing seems daunting at first, this beginner video editing tutorial will walk you through the easy-to-follow process that will equip you with all the skills and knowledge you need to get started. This is the exact process we use for editing videos here at Primal Video! 

In this video editing tutorial, we’ll share how to edit videos step-by-step. Whether you want to learn how to make a YouTube video or another type of video project, this tutorial is for you. Even if you’re an experienced video editor, you’ll pick up some helpful video editing tips that will help you edit videos faster. 

-- Related Content –
- How to Make a YouTube Video Intro:https://youtu.be/MKe0NlMLLao
- Best Royalty Free Music Sites:https://youtu.be/x26J79H1L18
- TOP Sites for Royalty Free Stock Footage!:https://youtu.be/J109KW_MDbg 
- Our Video Creation Workflow (How to Make YouTube Videos Faster!): https://youtu.be/EJM5NAyYAe0 

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How To Edit Videos (Video Editing For Beginners - Complete Guide!)

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