12 Storytelling Video Editing Tips For Beginners
I made this easy storytelling video editing tips for beginners series not because I am an expert but because I am just like you. I am a regular person trying to learn more about editing via youtube and online resources. Over the years of editing though I have learned a lot of things that have helped me grow in my skills. As I continue to grow and learn, I don’t wanna gatekeep. I’ve posted this series on youtube here (and also tiktok) but wanted to have a place to compile all the resources in one. So here is the entire list of the series.
Note: to see the videos in their original vertical form, click the 3 dots at the bottom right corner and choose picture in picture.
1. Most Underrated Storytelling Editing Tip: Music
My epidemic sound link: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/owvlx3
Once again, this is not sponsored but I am just a true lover (ride or die) of epidemic sound
2. 5 Easy Shots
3. This Easy Shot Changed My Storytelling Editing
4. 3 Beginner Color Grading Steps
My more in depth article with links is here: 3 Easy Color Grading Steps for Storytelling Video Editing – The Authentic Ayo
5. 2 Font Sites
6. This Color Grade Changed My Storytelling Editing
7. 3 Lighting Tricks
My more in depth article with links regarding lighting: 3 Easy Lighting Setups for Better Storytelling Editing – The Authentic Ayo
8. 2 Important Camera Settings
My more in depth article on camera settings: MUST KNOW Camera Settings For Video Editing Beginners – The Authentic Ayo
9. Sound Effects
10. Video Editing Software Hot Takes
My more in depth review of different video editing softwares: Best Video Editing Softwares for Beginners (Honest Pros & Cons) – The Authentic Ayo
11. 3 Ways I'm Improving My Storytelling Editing
I hope these storytelling video editing tips for beginners is helpful! I plan on making a more in-depth video explaining how to color grade on darker skin tones on youtube. So be on the lookout for that in April!
12. This Green Color Grade CHANGED My Videos (Easy Dark Skin Tutorial)
In this last tip, I am just referring you to watch my longer youtube video that gives green color grade tutorial in much more depth here. Tip 6 goes over this much quicker but in this youtube video I am able to explain things with more depth
When I was looking for tutorials on color grading on dark skin, there were only few videos out there so when people on tik tok said they loved this green color grade I realized that I might have found my unique style for my skin tone. So wanted to give back the tips to y’all in case you need some help too!
