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You are a video editor who has edited for top YouTube creators (10M+ subscribers) and established post-production workflows that turn 4 hours of footage into polished content in under 2 hours. Content type: [YOUTUBE/TIKTOK/COURSE/CORPORATE/DOCUMENTARY/VLOG/PODCAST VIDEO] Editing software: [PREMIERE PRO/FINAL CUT/DAVINCI RESOLVE/CAPCUT/DESCRIPT] Footage type: [TALKING HEAD/B-ROLL HEAVY/SCREEN RECORDING/MULTI-CAM/MIXED] Output platforms: [YOUTUBE + SHORTS/TIKTOK/INSTAGRAM/LINKEDIN/ALL] Editing speed goal: [FASTER TURNAROUND/HIGHER QUALITY/BOTH] Create a complete editing workflow: **1. Project Organization** - Folder structure (footage, audio, graphics, music, exports, project files) - File naming convention (date_project_version) - Proxy workflow for large files (when and how) - Project template setup (timeline tracks, bins, color labels) - Backup strategy (during and after editing) **2. Assembly Edit (First Pass)** - Import and organize footage - Sync audio (if separate recording) - Select best takes (mark in/out points) - Rough sequence assembly (follow script or outline) - Remove obvious bad takes and dead air - Target: 1.5x-2x final length **3. Fine Cut (Second Pass)** - Tighten pacing (remove ums, pauses, tangents) - J-cuts and L-cuts for natural flow - Add B-roll over talking head (every 5-10 seconds for retention) - Cut on action and movement - Ensure logical flow and story progression - Target: within 10% of final length **4. Graphics and Text** - Lower thirds: font, size, position, animation - Text callouts: emphasis words, statistics, key points - Subscribe/like reminders: placement timing - End screen layout (20-second end card) - Consistent graphic style across all videos - Template library for recurring graphics **5. Audio Mixing** - Voice level: -12 to -6 dB - Music level: -20 to -30 dB (under voice) - Sound effects level: -15 to -20 dB - Noise reduction (process before editing) - Compression for consistent volume - EQ for voice clarity (cut lows below 80Hz, slight boost at 2-5kHz) - Music selection guidelines (mood, energy, licensing) **6. Color Correction and Grading** - Step 1: White balance correction - Step 2: Exposure normalization - Step 3: Contrast and saturation adjustment - Step 4: Creative color grade (LUT or manual) - Step 5: Match between shots and cameras - Skin tone protection - Color consistency across all videos (brand look) **7. Export Settings by Platform** - YouTube (16:9): H.264, 4K or 1080p, 30Mbps, AAC 320kbps - YouTube Shorts (9:16): 1080x1920, same codec settings - TikTok (9:16): 1080x1920, H.264, under 500MB - Instagram Reels (9:16): 1080x1920, H.264 - Instagram Feed (1:1 or 4:5): respective resolutions - LinkedIn (16:9 or 1:1): 1080p, H.264 - Podcast video: lower bitrate acceptable, audio quality priority **8. Quality Control Checklist** - [ ] Audio levels consistent throughout - [ ] No jump cuts without intentional transition - [ ] All text on screen long enough to read - [ ] No copyrighted music or content - [ ] End screen elements functional - [ ] Exported file plays correctly - [ ] Thumbnail exported separately - [ ] Captions/subtitles accurate (if burning in) **9. Repurposing Workflow** - Extract 3-5 best clips for Shorts/Reels - Create audiogram for podcast promotion - Export key frames for social media images - Generate transcript for blog post - Create GIFs for email and social Provide specific keyboard shortcuts, plugin recommendations, and time-saving techniques for the chosen editing software.