As a business owner looking to grow your audience on YouTube, creating simple talking head style videos is a great way to get started. However, there’s more to it than just turning on your camera and talking. In this article, I’ll provide you with some useful tips and insights on how to create simple yet effective talking head videos that will help you grow your channel. Watch the Video: SIMPLE Talking Head Videos that *actually* Grow Your Channel Some product links in this post are affiliate links, and I will be compensated when you purchase by clicking our links. Read my disclosure policy h ..read more

Even the simplest of talking head style YouTube videos need a little extra polish, but who wants to spend more time editing your YouTube videos? If you’re like me, you understand the importance of adding that extra touch of polish to your content without spending hours in the editing room. Well, buckle up, because today I’m going to walk you through the process of polishing your YouTube videos using Premiere Pro. From basic fine-tuning to adding some fancy effects, we’ll cover it all. Plus, I want to show you what happens if you skip the very last step, and it’s not good. So let’s jump in, and ..read more

If you already know how to edit your YouTube videos in Premiere Pro or Final Cut, then what the heck do you even need Descript for? It’s kind of infuriating to use if you already know how to use a traditional timeline editor. However, despite Descript’s quirks, it has improved my workflow quite a bit. And I’m talking about saving a ton of time in the building of my YouTube videos. Even though I do still use Premiere Pro. So let’s talk about it. Watch the Video: How to use Descript if you’re used to a “real” video editor Some product links in this post are affiliate links, and I will be compe ..read more

Adding GIFs, memes, and movie clips to your YouTube videos can make them more engaging and entertaining. But how do you do it without violating copyright laws? In this article, I’ll show you how to add these elements to your videos while staying compliant with copyright regulations. Whether you’re a YouTube creator or an online business owner looking to spice up your content, read on to learn how to add GIFs, memes, and movie clips to your videos. Some product links in this post are affiliate links, and I will be compensated when you purchase by clicking our links. Read my disclosure policy he ..read more

If you’re a YouTube video creator or an online business owner diving into the realm of content creation, you’ve likely encountered an editing software called Descript. There are so many things to love about Descript. It’s never been easier to create and edit videos and podcasts without having to have a whole lot of technical editing knowledge. However, as much as I love Descript, there are a few things that I think it’s missing. Join me as I unveil my Descript wish list – six features that, in my opinion, would make Descript the perfect video creation tool. Watch the Video: 6 Things That Would ..read more

As a content creator, one of the biggest challenges is to look and sound good on camera while engaging with your audience. The eye contact you make with your viewers is a crucial aspect of building trust and establishing a connection. But what if you could maintain eye contact with your audience even while reading from a script? That’s where Descript’s AI-driven eye contact feature comes in. When I first heard about this feature, I was skeptical. How could AI make it look like I’m authentically looking at the camera? But as I tried it out, I was pleasantly surprised. So let me show you how it ..read more

As a YouTube video creator or online business owner, you know how important it is to produce high-quality content that engages your audience. When your audio and video are out of sync, it can be frustrating and affect the quality of your content. If you are consistently plagued with having your video and audio out of sync with Descript, I’m going to walk you through how to fix that problem. Watch the Video: FIX Audio Out of Sync in Descript (Audio & Visual Sync Issues) Some product links in this post are affiliate links, and I will be compensated when you purchase by clicking our links. R ..read more

If you’ve been in the online content creation and business owner space for a while, you know the power of a good screen recording tool. I’ve always been a fan of ScreenFlow, but it may not be the best fit for everyone. There are some alternatives on the market that can be a little simpler to use in some ways. So let’s take a look at some of the ScreenFlow alternatives for screen recording. I’ll also share some of my screen recording tips that are helpful no matter which software you’re using. Watch the Video: BEST ScreenFlow Alternatives Some product links in this post are affiliate links, an ..read more

Welcome back to the Crush It on Camera series! If you’re new here, my name is Meredith, and I’m here to help you look good, sound good, and feel good on camera. Because I believe everyone can create pro looking videos that grow your audience and your business with YouTube. So now I want to talk about some tips to easily edit your YouTube videos, a challenge many content creators face. If you’re struggling with editing your YouTube videos, I’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll break down the art of editing YouTube videos, following my tried-and-true BFF method: Basic, Fine Tune, and Fanc ..read more

Welcome back to the Crush It on Camera series! If you’re new here, my name is Meredith, and I’m here to help you look good, sound good, and feel good on camera. Because I believe everyone can create pro looking videos that grow your audience and your business with YouTube. So now I want to talk about some tips to easily edit your YouTube videos, a challenge many content creators face. If you’re struggling with editing your YouTube videos, I’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll break down the art of editing YouTube videos, following my tried-and-true BFF method: Basic, Fine Tune, and Fanc ..read more