Credit yourself with Stir: https://www.usestir.com/credits On The Editing Podcast we’ve learned how to edit a Ryan trahan vlog, how to edit a Michelle Khare challenge video, and with Zack Arnold, how to edit a Netflix show. But…have you ever wondered how to edit like our host Hayden Hillier-Smith? So today the tables turn – literally.  Instead of being on the host side of the table, Hayden is on the guest side of the table. And on this episode we learn how to edit like Hayden Hillier-Smith

WATCH▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube***EPISODE DESCRIPTIONHayden Hillier-Smith is an industry leader in online editing.He has edited for top-name talents like Logan Paul, Sam & Colby, Alex Wassabi and many more. In 2020, he won the Streamy for best editing. Today, Hayden is also the cohost of The Editing Podcast, publishing weekly videos about film editing.In this episode, you’ll learn where YouTube is heading, how to keep an audience’s attention, how to hire an editor, and why Hayden doesn’t believe in creating videos for the YouTube algorithm.Full transcript and show notesLearn more about Hayden Hillier-SmithSubscribe to The Editing PodcastFollow Hayden on Twitter / YouTube***TIMESTAMPS00:00 - YouTube Content Is Shifting01:43 - Hardest Thing About Working For Logan Paul03:25 - We Are Entering The Next Era Of YouTube06:33 - Why You Shouldn’t Copy Big YouTubers08:05 - Why Hayden Went Solo09:41 - How Do You Reconcile Niching Down?10:57 - Hayden Doesn’t View Data Like Other YouTubers12:14 - How Hayden Approaches Making Videos14:43 - Importance of Early Retention16:34 - What Creates High Energy?18:21 - Importance Of Sound Design In Videos20:39 - How To Choose What Sounds To Use21:28 - How Does Being An Editor Affect Personal Viewing Experiences23:00 - Why Start A Podcast?24:15 - Hayden’s Rules For The Editing Podcast26:12 - The Editing Podcast Intros Are Insane27:13 - What’s Been Surprising Since Going Solo?29:15 - Drama and Negativity Get Views31:02 - Thinking About Growth Oriented Content32:29 - Hayden Wants To Improve Life For YouTube Editors 35:01 - How To Hire A Great Video Editor38:30 - What Should A New YouTuber Be Doing?39:41 - What To Think About YouTube Shorts40:37 - The Community Tab Is SUPER Underrated42:06 - We Love Colin and Samir44:25 - Why YOUR Perspective Is Important In Content46:04 - Hayden’s YouTube Predictions47:43 - Start Investing In Your Audience NOW***RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ #173: Danny McMahon***WHEN YOU'RE READY📬 Creator Science Newsletter🚀 Get CreatorHQ (creator operating system)🧪 Join The Lab (private membership community)🧞‍♂️ Get a Personalized Offer***CONNECT🐦 Connect on Twitter📸 Connect on Instagram💼 Connect on LinkedIn📹 Subscribe on YouTube***SPONSORS💼 View all sponsors and offers***SAY THANKS💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify

I interviewed Hayden Hillier-Smith, who is the unseen force behind Logan Paul and the 5 billion views on his YouTube channel. In the process, he helped redefine what it means to be an editor on YouTube and shares some of his best lessons and stories for creators are editing their own videos or trying to bring on an editor.  Today, Hayden Hillier-Smith co-hosts a podcast with Jordan Orme called The Editing Podcast where he's had guests such as Ryan Trahan and Colin and Samir and he's also edited for MrBeast (including the recent "1,000 Blind People See For The First Time"), Sam & Colby, Alex Wassabi and more. Timestamps: (00:00) Teaser  (00:47) How it started   (01:48) Editing the vlogs  (03:30) Did Logan give direction?  (04:15) Editing with humor  (05:23) Logan's "Style Guide"  (06:56) Breaking records  (09:41) Tough moments  (11:00) Making better, more mature videos  (12:52) Eureka moments  (14:20) Editing with emotion   (15:45) 3 elements of a "good cut"  1 (16:39) Good vs Bad Storytelling (example)  (18:20) "Traditional editing" mistakes  (19:45) How Hayden Makes Money  (23:19) Looking Ahead Follow me on: YouTube TikTok LinkedIn Twitter Instagram