Vladislav Sateev

YouTube Video Editing Mastery: Premiere Pro & After Effects

Hey Diana, First off — I’ve never seen a project like this before on Skillshare. A travel video podcast about spooky places? That’s such an original and creative direction. You took a risk exploring a unique format, and that’s exactly what great creators do — experiment. So huge credit for that. Now, about the video itself — I can clearly see how much time and effort went into it. You’ve got zooms, cuts, music, overlays — all the key elements that show you’ve already built a strong foundation in editing. That’s not something beginners usually pull off, so you’re absolutely on the right track. That said, I can also tell this idea is still developing — it’s not yet at a professional or finished level, but that’s normal. You’ve nailed one arm of the octopus — editing — but building great content means adding a few more arms: structure, pacing, storytelling, and presentation. Here’s what I’d focus on next: 🎬 1. The Intro This is where viewers decide if they’ll stay or leave. Your editing can’t fix a weak idea — it has to start strong. I highly recommend checking out Colin and Samir on YouTube, especially their Creator Support channel. They break down how intros work, what makes people keep watching, and how creators can communicate value right away. You’ll get a sense of how to frame your content before you even start editing. 🎙️ 2. Format and Delivery Since it’s a podcast-style video, I understand you’re probably reading from a script. But on camera, that can make it feel stiff. A few tips: Try mixing voiceover with b-roll when you’re describing locations — don’t stay on camera while reading. When it becomes conversational, show your faces. That’s when connection happens. Avoid showing moments when you’re looking down or reading — it breaks immersion. 🧠 3. Story and Flow Think of each spooky place as a mini story — set the tone, add tension, reveal the twist. Then flow naturally to the next. Don’t just list places; take us through them. If it helps, look at travel YouTubers like YesTheory or Drew Binsky — even though they don’t do horror, their storytelling rhythm is gold. 🎨 4. Style and Effects You added film overlays — which look cool — but less can be more. Instead of applying heavy stylization, put that energy into more overlays: show old photos, maps, headlines, or legends about the locations. Use effects to enhance the story, not just to decorate it. 📈 5. Keep Evolving The good news? You’re not far off. You already understand timing, rhythm and have a good foundation in editing.  If you keep creating and analyzing creators like Colin &amp; Samir, you’ll bridge that gap faster than most. Keep experimenting, Diana. You’ve got something unique — refine it, simplify where needed, and focus on storytelling. The editing skill is already there. Now build the creator behind it. – Vlad

Thank you so much for the feedback! I really appreciate it! I'll try my best to use your tips to improve! 

Of course, if any other questions come up, be sure to reach out!

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