{"id":23792,"date":"2024-09-26T11:00:28","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T05:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/?p=23792"},"modified":"2026-08-03T18:06:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T12:36:56","slug":"from-raw-footage-to-viral-hit-how-to-edit-a-youtube-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/from-raw-footage-to-viral-hit-how-to-edit-a-youtube-video\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Edit a YouTube Video from Raw Footage to Viral Hit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As a YouTuber, if you cannot weave your raw footage into an interesting and engaging story, your video will fail to attract the desired engagement from your target audience. You don&#8217;t necessarily need to invest in expensive video editing software to create viral-worthy videos. Whether you have a decent subscriber base or have yet to post your first video, knowing how to edit YouTube videos effectively is a crucial skill that can catch your audience&#8217;s attention. Besides, it is also very helpful when you <a href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/\">promote video on YouTube<\/a>. Let&#8217;s go through the best tips to get your shots together and hit the right frame.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/from-raw-footage-to-viral-hit-how-to-edit-a-youtube-video\/#Best_Practices_to_Create_Attention-Grabbing_Videos\" title=\"Best Practices to Create Attention-Grabbing Videos\">Best Practices to Create Attention-Grabbing Videos<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/from-raw-footage-to-viral-hit-how-to-edit-a-youtube-video\/#1_Protect_Your_Data_By_Creating_Multiple_Copies\" title=\"1. Protect Your Data By Creating Multiple Copies\">1. Protect Your Data By Creating Multiple Copies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/from-raw-footage-to-viral-hit-how-to-edit-a-youtube-video\/#2_Make_Your_Video_Reflect_A_Story\" title=\"2. Make Your Video Reflect A Story\">2. Make Your Video Reflect A Story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/from-raw-footage-to-viral-hit-how-to-edit-a-youtube-video\/#3_Include_B-Rolls_Often_When_You_Edit_A_YouTube_Video\" title=\"3. Include B-Rolls Often When You Edit A YouTube Video\">3. Include B-Rolls Often When You Edit A YouTube Video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/from-raw-footage-to-viral-hit-how-to-edit-a-youtube-video\/#4_Have_Outstanding_Audio_Quality\" title=\"4. Have Outstanding Audio Quality\">4. Have Outstanding Audio Quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/from-raw-footage-to-viral-hit-how-to-edit-a-youtube-video\/#5_Follow_Consistent_Branding_Practices\" title=\"5. Follow Consistent Branding Practices\">5. Follow Consistent Branding Practices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/from-raw-footage-to-viral-hit-how-to-edit-a-youtube-video\/#6_Allow_Viewers_To_Process_the_Information\" title=\"6. Allow Viewers To Process the Information\">6. Allow Viewers To Process the Information<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/from-raw-footage-to-viral-hit-how-to-edit-a-youtube-video\/#How_To_Edit_YouTube_Videos_Like_A_Pro\" title=\"How To Edit YouTube Videos Like A Pro?\">How To Edit YouTube Videos Like A Pro?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/from-raw-footage-to-viral-hit-how-to-edit-a-youtube-video\/#1_Editing_Videos_In_YouTube_Studio\" title=\"1. Editing Videos In YouTube Studio\">1. Editing Videos In YouTube Studio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/from-raw-footage-to-viral-hit-how-to-edit-a-youtube-video\/#2_Using_A_Third_Party_Video_Editing_Software\" title=\"2. Using A Third Party Video Editing Software\">2. Using A Third Party Video Editing Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/from-raw-footage-to-viral-hit-how-to-edit-a-youtube-video\/#3_Hiring_a_Professional_Video_Editor_To_Edit_a_YouTube_Video\" title=\"3. Hiring a Professional Video Editor To Edit a YouTube Video\">3. Hiring a Professional Video Editor To Edit a YouTube Video<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/from-raw-footage-to-viral-hit-how-to-edit-a-youtube-video\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/from-raw-footage-to-viral-hit-how-to-edit-a-youtube-video\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/from-raw-footage-to-viral-hit-how-to-edit-a-youtube-video\/#Q1_What_tools_do_YouTubers_use_to_edit_their_videos\" title=\"Q1. What tools do YouTubers use to edit their videos?\">Q1. What tools do YouTubers use to edit their videos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/from-raw-footage-to-viral-hit-how-to-edit-a-youtube-video\/#Q2_Which_free_app_is_best_for_editing_YouTube_videos\" title=\"Q2. Which free app is best for editing YouTube videos?\">Q2. Which free app is best for editing YouTube videos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/from-raw-footage-to-viral-hit-how-to-edit-a-youtube-video\/#Q3_How_to_use_YouTubes_Video_Editor\" title=\"Q3. How to use YouTube&#8217;s Video Editor?\">Q3. How to use YouTube&#8217;s Video Editor?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/from-raw-footage-to-viral-hit-how-to-edit-a-youtube-video\/#Q4_Do_you_need_other_video_editing_apps_when_you_have_YouTube_Studio_to_edit_videos\" title=\"Q4. Do you need other video editing apps when you have YouTube Studio to edit videos?\">Q4. Do you need other video editing apps when you have YouTube Studio to edit videos?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_to_Create_Attention-Grabbing_Videos\"><\/span>Best Practices to Create Attention-Grabbing Videos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As Databox reports, the YouTube audience&#8217;s average retention rate is around 30%. This means that viewers watch just 30% of the entire video. So, if you have some similar numbers in your YouTube analytics stats, you need to upskill your video editing capabilities to engage with your audience on a deeper level.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Protect_Your_Data_By_Creating_Multiple_Copies\"><\/span>1. Protect Your Data By Creating Multiple Copies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You might wonder what multiple copies have to do with creating captivating videos. Here&#8217;s your answer. There&#8217;s always a chance that your file may get damaged or corrupted. Having multiple copies helps to avoid losing any raw footage. Besides, this practice of creating multiple copies gives you the liberty to test different creative angles and perspectives simultaneously when you sit to edit YouTube videos.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Make_Your_Video_Reflect_A_Story\"><\/span>2. Make Your Video Reflect A Story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26355\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Reflect-a-Story.jpg\" alt=\"Reflect a Story\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Reflect-a-Story.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Reflect-a-Story-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Reflect-a-Story-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Reflect-a-Story-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Reflect-a-Story-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Strong storytelling can capture and hook your audience to watch your entire video. Having a narrative sequence like an introduction that sets the scene, user problems and their impact, and an end that shows the transformation the potential solution brings. Every dialogue or transition should push the story forward.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Include_B-Rolls_Often_When_You_Edit_A_YouTube_Video\"><\/span>3. Include B-Rolls Often When You Edit A YouTube Video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Any supplemental footage that you add to your video is called a B-roll. It breaks the monotonous flow and increases the odds of user engagement. For instance, if you&#8217;re making travel videos, you can have some close-up shots of nature, the journey to the destination, or some behind-the-scenes footage. When you are editing a YouTube video, ensure smooth transitions between scenes to build the storyline and maintain your viewer&#8217;s interest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Have_Outstanding_Audio_Quality\"><\/span>4. Have Outstanding Audio Quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nothing irritates the viewer more than poor quality or loose audio while watching an interesting video. It impacts the engagement and retention rates negatively. Whenever you&#8217;re editing raw videos, balance the audio level with your speech and background music. Avoid echo at all costs. It creates a better viewing experience for your audience.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Follow_Consistent_Branding_Practices\"><\/span>5. Follow Consistent Branding Practices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26356\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Consistent-Branding-practices.jpg\" alt=\"Consistent Branding practices\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Consistent-Branding-practices.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Consistent-Branding-practices-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Consistent-Branding-practices-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Consistent-Branding-practices-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Consistent-Branding-practices-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A consistent branding practice leads to a higher recall factor in your audience&#8217;s mind. While editing videos for maximum reach, maintain consistent branding in elements like logos and their placements, transitions and effects, fonts and colors, sound and tone, thumbnails, and messaging.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Allow_Viewers_To_Process_the_Information\"><\/span>6. Allow Viewers To Process the Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your audience has no compelling reason to rush through watching your video. Keeping the text and speech faster may reduce the interest of your viewers and thus disengage them, reducing the reach of your videos. When you edit a YouTube video, identify the important moments in your videos, take timely pauses, and make the transitions smooth to process every part of your video content. Viewers tend to engage the most with content they closely resonate with.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Edit_YouTube_Videos_Like_A_Pro\"><\/span>How To Edit YouTube Videos Like A Pro?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are 3 main methods successful creators follow to make videos that break the record. You can complement these three methods with the option to <a href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/buy-youtube-views\/\">buy YouTube views<\/a> for your videos.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Editing_Videos_In_YouTube_Studio\"><\/span>1. Editing Videos In YouTube Studio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can access the premade video editor in <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/analytics\/creator-studio-youtube\/\">YouTube Studio<\/a>. There are limited features to<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add your own end screen or select from a pre-set template of the screen<\/li>\n<li>Access the dream screen feature(available only to a few)<\/li>\n<li>Blur a specific area in your video<\/li>\n<li>Trim videos to your desired length or remove unwanted scenes.<\/li>\n<li>Add additional content like playlists, links, or other channel references.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Using_A_Third_Party_Video_Editing_Software\"><\/span>2. Using A Third Party Video Editing Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>YouTube Studio offers limited features if you are looking to add some branded transitions and effects for maximum impact. You can use any YouTube video editing tools available online. A few of them include Kapwing, Canva, Adobe Premiere Pro, Clipchamp, Final Cut Pro, etc. You can explore VN, Capcut, and Adobe After Effects if you want sophisticated editing features.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Hiring_a_Professional_Video_Editor_To_Edit_a_YouTube_Video\"><\/span>3. Hiring a Professional Video Editor To Edit a YouTube Video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is one of the best methods to edit YouTube videos like a Pro. You might not have the technical expertise to understand the nuances of video editing. Moreover, you will have to invest time to learn and experiment with various video editing tools and strategies. If you wish to hit your goals faster, we recommend having a professional video editor on board to help you achieve exceptional video quality results. Besides, it also gives you time to focus your energy and focus on creative pursuits of growing your channel rather than getting engaged in time-consuming tasks.<\/p>\n<p>But still, if you feel you cannot hire a full-time Video editor for your channel, learn the art of creating high-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/latest-youtube-updates\/how-to-create-youtube-video-in-budget\/\">YT videos under budget.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You are well equipped with the knowledge of how to edit YouTube videos and <a href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/buy-youtube-subscribers\/\">buy YouTube subscribers<\/a>. The days are gone when you can upload a random video without any intense edits or a powerful story on YouTube and expect viewers to watch it. In an era where your potential viewers have a million things to watch for, having a high-quality content strategy is a must. Master the crucial skill of video editing but also go beyond <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/youtube\/level-up-your-channel-exploring-youtube-ai-tools\/\">such tools<\/a> and infuse your videos with a vision unique to you. Such types of content will deeply resonate with your viewers and help you expand your <a href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/buy-youtube-subscribers\/\">subscriber base<\/a> faster.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_What_tools_do_YouTubers_use_to_edit_their_videos\"><\/span>Q1. What tools do YouTubers use to edit their videos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>More often, YouTubers use video editing tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Filmora, and Shotcut.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Which_free_app_is_best_for_editing_YouTube_videos\"><\/span>Q2. Which free app is best for editing YouTube videos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Clipchamp, iMovie, and DaVinci Resolve are the most preferred free apps for YouTube video editing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_How_to_use_YouTubes_Video_Editor\"><\/span>Q3. How to use YouTube&#8217;s Video Editor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Execute these steps to start using the YouTube video editor<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Sign in to YouTube Studio<\/li>\n<li>Click Content<\/li>\n<li>Click on the thumbnail of the video you wish to edit<\/li>\n<li>Towards the left sidebar, you will see an option called &#8216;Editor&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>Trim relevant sections of your video. It could be the beginning, end, or middle parts of your video<\/li>\n<li>Add an end screen to your video<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Do_you_need_other_video_editing_apps_when_you_have_YouTube_Studio_to_edit_videos\"><\/span>Q4. Do you need other video editing apps when you have YouTube Studio to edit videos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It depends on your video editing requirements. If you are keen on learning this crucial skill and want to create high-quality, super-engaging videos, you will need a third-party video editing tool. These tools have advanced features to add visually appealing transitions, overlays, and branding elements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transform your YouTube video quality and boost its reach with these top video editing tips.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":23947,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[71],"tags":[1111,1110,1112],"class_list":["post-23792","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-youtube","tag-edit-videos-for-youtube","tag-how-to-edit-youtube-videos","tag-video-editing-tips-and-techniques"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.3.1 (Yoast SEO v25.3.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Edit a YouTube Video: Raw Footage to Hit<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to edit a YouTube 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