How to Edit a YouTube Video as a Beginner in 2026 (Step-by-Step)
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0:00 - How to Edit a YouTube Video for Beginners
0:17 - Step 1: Choose the Right Editing Software
0:48 - Step 2: Organize Your Project Files
1:40 - Step 3: Import Your Media & Navigate CapCut
2:42 - Step 4: Add Your A-Roll & Sync Your Audio
3:35 - Step 5: How to Cut Your Video (The Blade Tool)
4:28 - Step 6: Adding B-Roll
6:56 - Step 7: How to Mix Music & Sound Effects
7:58 - Step 8: Adding Custom Titles & Text Animations
9:11 - Step 9: Color Correction & LUTS
9:55 - Step 10: Reviewing Your Edit (2x Speed Hack!)
10:29 - The Best CapCut Export Settings for YouTube
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Do you want to start a YouTube channel, but the thought of editing your videos is holding you back? In this video, I walk you through the absolute best video editing workflow for beginners using the free desktop version of CapCut. You will learn the exact 10 steps that the Think Media team uses to edit every single video, including how to organize your files, edit your A-Roll like a Word document, seamlessly layer your B-Roll (and slow it down!), mix your music and audio levels, and exactly what settings you need to use when exporting your final video for YouTube.
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