How To Edit Documentaries w/Sam & Colby

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    I'm Hayden Hillier-Smith, on this channel I will break down what makes good editing...pulling back the curtain on how editors make the choices to keep YOU, THE AUDIENCE engaged. This includes showcasing the creative choices I have made.
    And exploring the editorial process for other UA-cam channels in how they have optimised their content. I’m even going to take you through my journey where I experiment on how I can become a better editor and learn through my experiences.
    Whatever it is that I do on this channel, I hope you can learn something and discover your own ability on being a content creator yourself.
    0:00 INTRO
    2:02 REACT
    4:25 CREATING A "FEEL"
    6:10 FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT
    7:26 HOW TO EDIT EXPOSITION
    9:30 USING "CALL TO ACTION"
    11:29 STRUCTURING YOUR DOCUMENTARY
    13:25 HOW TO EDIT INTERVIEWS
    14:55 POPE IN THE POOL METHOD
    17:35 WE'RE HIRING!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 243

  • @HillierSmith
    @HillierSmith  Місяць тому +1

    I have an editing class! Sign up here: hayden-hillier-smith.mykajabi.com/edit-like-an-artist

  • @AshleyJWoods
    @AshleyJWoods 3 роки тому +280

    He protec
    He attack
    But most importantly
    He he add a killer b roll track

  • @alexanderlegassick619
    @alexanderlegassick619 3 роки тому +161

    Your content is worth a million paid courses, I appreciate your videos Hayden!

  • @ElectricFuture
    @ElectricFuture 3 роки тому +64

    You’re as good of a teacher as you are an editor. You’re on the verge of something big here. This is best in class content on the subject matter. Not sure if you should be giving this away for free.

    • @catdog7497
      @catdog7497 Рік тому +1

      he isnt - he gets paid per view. lol.

    • @catdog7497
      @catdog7497 Рік тому +2

      in fact - he probably makes more just from ad-time alone than he would selling these as courses on some other unknown platform like skillshare or whatever

  • @lilafromyoutube
    @lilafromyoutube 3 роки тому +72

    I love how you touched on how impactful colour grading is when it’s done right. A lot of the time the focus is on storytelling and constructing a story, so adding those little extra details like how you’re using colour grading to help tell the story and introduce a certain feeling are 👌🏻👌🏻

  • @AntonWongVideo
    @AntonWongVideo 3 роки тому +51

    I love that there's another channel to nerd out about the editing of UA-cam videos. This channel is like "This Guy Edits" for UA-camrs.
    I just sent an email application!

    • @HillierSmith
      @HillierSmith  3 роки тому +13

      I adore This Guy Edits. I'm so glad you watch him, too!

    • @strategicarts8969
      @strategicarts8969 3 роки тому +1

      I too watch both of these guys 😀

    • @AwesomeAiden456
      @AwesomeAiden456 3 роки тому +1

      @@HillierSmith Where Do You Get Your Action Music From?

  • @swaglord3158
    @swaglord3158 3 роки тому +19

    I would honestly watch 5 hours of HHS just editing a video and explaining each cut and movement he makes

  • @lilafromyoutube
    @lilafromyoutube 3 роки тому +9

    I’m impressed with how well you executed this edit. Not that I expect any differently from you, lol. I really appreciate the peek behind the curtain where you show how you’ve basically ‘manipulated’ the storyline to make it a far more engaging, interesting and cohesive story/video than if you just edited it chronologically. Like how you cut out 95% of that one interview but also jumped back and forth while keeping a consistent story and actually making it 100 times better. This shit is so good Hayden! Maybe I missed it, but how many hours did you put into this Sam & Colby episode?

  • @blume6546
    @blume6546 3 роки тому +6

    i'm literally a professional editor to make a living and I dont usually particularly enjoy it very much. Your channel actually makes me fall in love with editing again. Thank You Hillier. You are appreciated.

  • @JZvlogs1
    @JZvlogs1 3 роки тому +24

    Your content is so good the fact that its free is awsome

    • @HillierSmith
      @HillierSmith  3 роки тому +16

      The fact that UA-cam is free blows my mind every day.

  • @phantomx3.0
    @phantomx3.0 3 роки тому +6

    I've always admired your editing skills Hayden! You're an amazing storyteller.

  • @EmmyHucker
    @EmmyHucker 3 роки тому

    I love your emphasis on using a non linear narrative to make the story more engaging! It's so fun to watch the breakdown of edits which all contribute meaningfully to the final film 😁✨

  • @willmccane
    @willmccane 3 роки тому

    thanks for yet another free masterclass sample on movie editing, always worth the time to watch in full.

  • @silly3044
    @silly3044 3 роки тому

    I only just found your channel recently and have really enjoyed the breakdown and reasonings that you’ve provided in your videos. I definitely feel that I’m at a more confident and in a better position with your lessons and advice than I was previously, especially when I’m pushing and investing in furthering my skills and ability to tell a story for the different platforms and styles that videos can be published on. A massive thank you for all of this and presenting us with this opportunity.

  • @LEPIKPlays
    @LEPIKPlays 3 роки тому

    It’s really satisfying watchin your video and learning so much interesting stuff! Keep up the great work !

  • @kali907
    @kali907 3 роки тому +1

    This straight up amazed me.
    Keep thriving!🖤

  •  3 роки тому

    I’m definitely learning a lot from you, Hayden! Specially about pace and going straight to the point... I’m still in the beginning of my learning journey so my very first Vlogs I used to talk a lot, because I had no intention when shooting scenes. I’m now just editing footage from a trip a took last year and trying to squeeze only the good parts and see how I feel about the editing and pace.
    If that makes you happy, please keep making content like that... they are absolutely amazing! 💙

  • @Am3du
    @Am3du 3 роки тому

    Always learning something new from you bro, keep the videos coming.

  • @Fotofinura
    @Fotofinura 3 роки тому +1

    As always I'm learning so much! This content is honestly so great for my own creative process! ❤️

  • @Diff3RentBreed
    @Diff3RentBreed 3 роки тому

    Binge watching just about all of your videos have taught me so much already that I am super excited to implement! I'm legitimately sitting here just increasing my excitement thinking about my next edit.

  • @JedEdits
    @JedEdits 3 роки тому +3

    I love the editing breakdowns

  • @RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor
    @RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor 3 роки тому +6

    Love the way you tell a story, documentary editing can be really challenging yet creative as an editor. I love to edit following similar principles of storytelling, whether its a youtube daily vlog or a documentary.
    Thise b roll shots really set the tone of the story and created that mystery which will make an audience interested to find out what happens next. am also considering sending u the mail.

  • @Portix
    @Portix 3 роки тому +8

    this is dope ma bro! Love the vids

  • @WorldofColton
    @WorldofColton 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic explanation on your story telling techniques for this project. Great work!

  • @TriggeredLimey
    @TriggeredLimey 2 роки тому +1

    I love how you're showing how you moved things around in the timeline. Basically editing the edit. Kinda meta.
    I got introduced to you from watching your interview on Ed's Film Booth channel. Since then I have been binge watching your content.
    I feel like I have already learnt so much from you. Sadly, I am now disappointed with every video on my channel. Time for me to rebrand, restructure, and replace a lot of my content. I'm extremely excited to try some of the techniques that I've seen on your channel.
    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us! It means a heck of a lot!

  • @Greek_Irene
    @Greek_Irene Рік тому

    I remember watching that documentray and being thoroughly impressed with the editing.

  • @DheemanthMR
    @DheemanthMR 3 роки тому +1

    Best teacher ever ur videos have helped me learn editing ty

  • @skyrhinomedia8720
    @skyrhinomedia8720 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent information! Never underestimate the power of good B-roll, it keeps viewers attention and overall aids in the storytelling process

  • @TylersFishingPosts
    @TylersFishingPosts 3 роки тому +1

    😂 I’m like glued to the screen watching you breakdown this video and Sam and Colby are just sitting there like yeahhhhhh. Lol awesome job man! I’m learning a lot from your channel!

  • @chasenelsonmurray5803
    @chasenelsonmurray5803 3 роки тому

    The ending was hilarious nicely done

  • @jennyjones1998
    @jennyjones1998 3 роки тому

    Your work is absolutely incredible. Congrats on all of your success.

  • @floresgraphics8468
    @floresgraphics8468 3 роки тому

    Great walk through💯🔥

  • @SnowyBlizzard
    @SnowyBlizzard 5 місяців тому +1

    When I was a little younger, I was watching this and I remember going into it thinking it was haunted and getting confused but still watching it, under the context that it was haunted lol

  • @adventuresofjandk
    @adventuresofjandk 2 роки тому

    Man am I glad I found your channel. As a fellow fcpx user I know I am going to get a lot of fantastic tips to help my mediocre editing. Hope you find time to create more content on this channel.

  • @BibleProphecyMadeClear
    @BibleProphecyMadeClear 3 роки тому

    Bravo Mistro! This video is not only informative but also motivational!

  • @AudreyEmber
    @AudreyEmber 3 роки тому

    I love that you leave in the timeline on the bottom so we can see the full picture as you're talking - just found your channel, love it! Might send in an application 😁

    • @HillierSmith
      @HillierSmith  3 роки тому

      Hey thank you for watching, Go for it!

  • @AxTechs
    @AxTechs 3 роки тому +1

    Ah I love these breakdowns

  • @theoutsiderjess4869
    @theoutsiderjess4869 3 роки тому +34

    Never heard of sam and Colby but im definitely checking them out

    • @kamailawilliams7802
      @kamailawilliams7802 3 роки тому +2

      as u should💅🏽💅🏽💅🏽

    • @nicolevlogs3430
      @nicolevlogs3430 3 роки тому +1

      You should, their videos are pretty interesting and they are very inspiring and they helped me through so much❤️

    • @DavidGenz
      @DavidGenz 3 роки тому

      Checkout the video where they explore the abandoned amusement park 👌🏼 it’s awesome

  • @ZGBrickfilms
    @ZGBrickfilms 3 роки тому +1

    The way you cut up some of these clips and play them out of order is so brilliant, I’m gonna have to start trying that!

  • @PokeLife01
    @PokeLife01 Рік тому

    12:20 - 12:32 We see what you did there 👏 sneaky little clever rascal!
    Love your work 🖤

  • @mmmmmateo5261
    @mmmmmateo5261 3 роки тому +25

    you should make a video of where you get the music / sound effects, that'd be cool.
    you are awesome!

    • @JoshuaReyes24769
      @JoshuaReyes24769 3 роки тому +2

      most of the time people just search on you tube what they want like Mario jump sound effect then down load it and use it later for future content

  • @viktork9919
    @viktork9919 2 роки тому

    just sick how talented you are

  • @deniseangelivwyn6348
    @deniseangelivwyn6348 3 роки тому +1

    THIS IS EPIC *apparently, i have fallen to the deep rabbit hole of watching all your videos... good luck to me

  • @My123Tutorials
    @My123Tutorials 3 роки тому

    This stuff is super interesting! I would love it if you would go over some more of this documentary.
    Until thanks for this epic glimpse!

  • @HowlingWheelsAdventures
    @HowlingWheelsAdventures 3 роки тому

    Wow, this is soo cool. It's just amazing.. I have no words.. I learned soo much from this video.. thanks :-) I always want to tell the story how it happened too, but this just opened my eyes. Editing has been really painful for me sometimes.. you know cutting all the beautiful moments from your adventures short so the video is not too boring.. but now I have a new goal.. want to learn this kind of story telling.. it's incredible 😍

  • @kptitan1501
    @kptitan1501 3 роки тому +1

    I wish I was good enough to edit for these guys. I have so much more to learn and thanks to these videos, I am able to take the necessary steps

  • @RollingwithTheRobsons
    @RollingwithTheRobsons 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this @HillierSmith it would be useful to have a little video of the timeline just to see how you construct the timeline itself. So can see all the J cuts etc.

  • @SOTFarchive
    @SOTFarchive Рік тому

    Need more like this

  • @AmeliaHeldt
    @AmeliaHeldt 3 роки тому

    I would 110% watch a full length editing breakdown of this doco!

  • @dday247
    @dday247 3 роки тому +3

    Hey Hayden, love the videos. Could you do one specifically dedicated to how you use music in you're editing process

  • @phillyspecial1393
    @phillyspecial1393 3 роки тому

    Yooo im watching this forsure!!!

  • @craigw4251
    @craigw4251 3 роки тому +1

    It's just great to watch a video without an add

  • @ainsleygritter7552
    @ainsleygritter7552 3 роки тому +1

    This man is next level

  • @timhaubeil
    @timhaubeil 3 роки тому +5

    Hey Hayden, I'm curious of what music and sound effects library you use or if and how you built it yourself!
    Amazing channel, been hoping for you to show your work and the though process behind it for years :)

  • @HypnoticRL
    @HypnoticRL 3 роки тому

    That's crazy! I've always been impressed with Sam and Colby's editing and never knew you were the mastermind of all of it! I've been watching Logan for years and have always been impressed with your work! Keep Killin it man. You will be making oscar worthy movies one day.

  • @olivialavorato2069
    @olivialavorato2069 3 роки тому +1

    You're such a good editor!!!

  • @calebquimby
    @calebquimby 3 роки тому

    Let’s go I might be applying

  • @lauren.xo01
    @lauren.xo01 3 роки тому +2

    14:20 i didn’t notice little things like one minute it’s sunset, the next minute it’s midday (i figured it was probably the next day) or that colby was sitting at the table and next minute it was sam, because i was invested in the story and what was going on

  • @91JoshB
    @91JoshB 3 роки тому

    Finally. FINALLY!!!! I can nerd out on editing with people who understands it. This is worth thousands of dollars!

  • @aransamson
    @aransamson 3 роки тому +5

    Just this channel's content is a masterclass on its own. I can't imagine what his paid masterclass would be like. I wish Hayden had more slots for that.

  • @scottstevensonfilms
    @scottstevensonfilms 3 роки тому

    I worked on that pool party music video shoot. It was interesting meeting those guys. They are crazy with the stunts.

  • @LimitlessJayson
    @LimitlessJayson 3 роки тому +1

    This was amazing. I personally only make Minecraft videos but I'm trying to get more into story telling within my videos. Finding your channel has already impacted me in an amazing way. Thank you so much, you're very inspiring.

  • @connorboucher
    @connorboucher 3 роки тому +1

    You should create a video breaking down how you compete for viewers interests and editing choices because I’ve watched all of them front to back!

  • @davidaltizer
    @davidaltizer 3 роки тому

    Brilliant!!

  • @audreyyy803
    @audreyyy803 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge for free!

  • @ballarichakraborty8031
    @ballarichakraborty8031 3 роки тому +1

    I love sam and Colby so so much. And yes that video was something else that was one of my favorite. So we really have thank you too for make it more beautiful.

  • @EricBates
    @EricBates 3 роки тому

    This is some great under the hood content. Love it!

  • @bluecollarmenproductions
    @bluecollarmenproductions 3 роки тому

    That’s awesome! I know it’s not me but this is a great way to find a really good editor!!!!

  • @chrisbowpiloto
    @chrisbowpiloto 3 роки тому

    These videos make me feel really dumb, but I am learning from them and I love it!

  • @Bobby-qb4zt
    @Bobby-qb4zt 3 роки тому +2

    yeaaahhhh babbbbbbyyyyyyy.... You have helped me ALOT bro. i just did what you taught in my last 2 youtube videos. and broooooo the Audience retention is through the roof now. people used to watch it for 1-1:30 mins and now after applying your skills and knowledge i have an Average View Duration of 3:50-4-30 in my last 2 videos. so please keep posting more and also congratulations on that best editor award... You totally deserved it bro. also.... Should i aim for higher AVD?? or is 4Min AVD is okay to go viral on youtube ?? im kinda confused what to do now

  • @luisamezola9816
    @luisamezola9816 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats on 100k

    • @HillierSmith
      @HillierSmith  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks, Luis! It was a crap year, so seeing this channel grow has been a great joy to me in quarantine. Onwardsa and upwards!

  • @UndTschuessDeutschland
    @UndTschuessDeutschland 2 роки тому

    Fun fact I stayed a full summer with Brent in his apartment in NYC in 2013 and now I see him here learning about editing. Small world

  • @jdproductions6631
    @jdproductions6631 3 роки тому

    I hope to be an amazing video creator like you in the future

  • @FJParravicini
    @FJParravicini 3 роки тому +3

    Yoo, I'm still watching the video but I might apply when I finish it 👀

  • @thatvinson
    @thatvinson 3 роки тому +1

    I don't know why Hillier, but everytime I watched your vids. i'm pumped up to edit a video 😅

  • @notorious6959
    @notorious6959 2 роки тому

    this was really interesting

  • @Petey44
    @Petey44 3 роки тому +17

    Loving the content Hayden. I was wondering where do you get all your sound effects?

    • @BruceCarbonLakeriver
      @BruceCarbonLakeriver 3 роки тому

      I think it is Epidemic Sounds (since some of the audio effects names are starting with ES_ ...)

  • @cosplay-welt
    @cosplay-welt 3 роки тому +2

    Your videos enspire and motivate me everytime! Greetings from Germany!

  • @AddictedVlogs
    @AddictedVlogs 3 роки тому +2

    This video makes me wanna vlog again...

  • @razabadass
    @razabadass Рік тому

    Thank you Sam, Colby and Hayden! Raza :)

  • @ManuelBoza
    @ManuelBoza 3 роки тому +2

    Hayden you’re amazing bro I absolutely love Sam and Colby. I am sending the email now!

  • @MARGRA
    @MARGRA 3 роки тому +1

    I don't watch them, but now i really want to watch that documentary because of your way of editing and story telling skills

    • @HillierSmith
      @HillierSmith  3 роки тому +1

      Go check out Sam and Colby. If you enjoy my style, I've cut a lot of their videos. Some of my favourite creators to work with, honestly.

  • @Giel1
    @Giel1 3 роки тому +1

    Can you make a video about what makes the best gaming video

  • @JoshuaReyes24769
    @JoshuaReyes24769 3 роки тому +19

    “In need of a editor” my brain “MY TIME TO SHINE” let me know

  • @BeenyVD
    @BeenyVD 3 роки тому

    You're the new Peter McKinnon of videography dude. You're worth a million classes in a single video, it's insane.
    Just sent an application for this opportunity ! 🤞🏻🙏🏻

  • @selfmasteryemporium
    @selfmasteryemporium 8 місяців тому

    That intro got me lol

  • @musicbyAVERY
    @musicbyAVERY 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Hayden, you're the best editor I know of.. Soon I'll be filming and editing a few music videos. Ones with stories, darker, night time kinda emotional vibes. I've already filmed and edited two videos. But I'd like to see if you have any tips for editing music videos. What works what doesn't. Things like that. Thank you for everything, you've made my editing game so much better.

  • @ealangsakanal
    @ealangsakanal 3 роки тому

    WE ARE A FAN FROM 🇵🇭

  • @Luka-pv2dt
    @Luka-pv2dt 3 роки тому

    man you content has improved a lot!

  • @trash.mathilda6093
    @trash.mathilda6093 3 роки тому +3

    I'm actually studying editing right now (i have one year left) and i've always wanted to be a editor for youtube videos especially sam and colby styled videos, my first language isn't english tho so I might struggle a bit lol.

  • @SalemStudio
    @SalemStudio 3 роки тому

    very nice

  • @RainateOriginal
    @RainateOriginal 3 роки тому +1

    I'm a terrible and rather new editor, but I've never thought about mixing up the clips to keep the viewer interested... Thank you for helping and in a way telling us techniques and that.

    • @HillierSmith
      @HillierSmith  3 роки тому +3

      Being terrible is the first step in being good. I believe in you!

    • @RainateOriginal
      @RainateOriginal 3 роки тому

      @@HillierSmith Thank you 🙏

  • @chrisclark5135
    @chrisclark5135 3 роки тому

    Hillier - what you should do is provide some clips for people to download and make their own edit from and then you guys critique and judge them in another video announcing the winner! I'd love to give that a go! Thanks for the video and the tips!

  • @mkat2325
    @mkat2325 2 роки тому

    You’re a fucking genius. Taking notes rn.

  • @MarwanTube
    @MarwanTube 3 роки тому +1

    How do you find time to work on all of these projects? I wish you all the best, this is very inspiring mate

  • @lydiakessel6880
    @lydiakessel6880 3 роки тому +2

    Yayyyy Sam and Colby!!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @justachannel7711
    @justachannel7711 Рік тому

    8:28 dude i remember gliding and shooting missiles on my oppressor here

  • @DeadlyKnot
    @DeadlyKnot 3 роки тому

    If I may ask, and you have the time ,what do you think of my editing skills in a few videos I've posted? Just wondering.
    Fort Pike, Fort Macomb, few of my abandoned, cemetery videos and so on.

  • @Ghaleon
    @Ghaleon 3 роки тому

    YOu are like a Jedi of editing...
    Could you create more videos like this but with focus of editing in different contents?

  • @alannamacdougall4114
    @alannamacdougall4114 3 роки тому +2

    Could I ask, what app do you use to edit? I’m very curious!