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Learn how to edit videos with this complete beginner’s guide to video editing for YouTube and other projects. Plus we’ll share some awesome video editing tips along the way! 

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Best FREE Video Editing Software:
► Free Mac/PC Editing Software: https://youtu.be/bt6rcboQcGc
► Free iPhone/Android Editing Apps: https://youtu.be/VmNlT3Uc77I

Best Video Editing Software:
► Mac: https://youtu.be/elDzLEmO76A
► PC: https://youtu.be/Uk-bLwKMxvQ
► Android: https://youtu.be/BWxnH33ZKd4
► iPhone: https://youtu.be/6sIBE6OtMwI

Video Editing Tutorials:
► Davinci Resolve: https://youtu.be/o-b1sXYnqq8
► Final Cut Pro: https://youtu.be/tFL5WMfqhlo
► Premiere Pro: https://youtu.be/2cdpBq5EYFI
► Filmora: https://youtu.be/wesxQ4JWe4Y
► VSDC: https://youtu.be/admhYajNOl4
► Canva: https://youtu.be/AlrC-XaKwew
► CapCut: https://youtu.be/1xEDL7ZF97c
► VN Video Editor: https://youtu.be/yb7-ab-6MO8
► Adobe Rush: https://youtu.be/YsGQ_Bwi6Zg

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

Get Custom Animated Graphics:
► PlaceIt: https://primalvideo.com/go/placeit/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_content=sTqEmGNtNqk

Tools to Level Up Your Videos: 
Royalty-free stock video libraries for awesome B-roll and footage: 
► ArtGrid: https://primalvideo.com/go/artgrid/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_content=sTqEmGNtNqk
► Storyblocks: https://primalvideo.com/go/videoblocks/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_content=sTqEmGNtNqk 

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

Timestamps:
00:00 How to Edit Videos (COMPLETE Beginner's Guide to Video Editing!)
01:24 How to create a project 
03:20 How to edit footage
06:50 How to add b-roll 
09:28 How to add titles
11:36 How to add effects & transitions
14:07 How to add music
15:43 How to adjust audio levels
18:56 How to color grade
21:22 How to export
23:52 How to edit faster!

Music:
► “Futuristic Cliche” - Curtis Cole
► ArtList: https://primalvideo.com/go/artlist/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_content=sTqEmGNtNqk

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

If you’re new to video editing, you might be wondering exactly how to edit videos for YouTube or other projects. Once you’ve finished filming your footage, it can feel a bit overwhelming to open your video editing software & begin editing… 

With this guide to video editing for beginners, you’ll learn the exact editing steps that will help you edit faster and more efficiently. You can use this process no matter what video editor software you’re using on Mac or Windows PC! 

In this video editing tutorial, I’ll share our step-by-step video editing method. This is exactly how I edit my YouTube videos! Even if you’re a seasoned video editor, you’ll pick up some handy video editing tips to help you make better videos faster. 

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--- Related Content ---

- How to Make a YouTube Video Intro (Placeit tutorial): https://youtu.be/r7hULM1qRf4
- Best Royalty Free Music Sites: https://youtu.be/0bCjahQvai4 
- TOP Sites for Royalty Free Stock Footage!: https://youtu.be/yVXwyrUm61s 
- Our Video Creation Workflow (How to Make YouTube Videos Faster!): https://youtu.be/NUochGYM2AA 

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