How I Plan & Edit My YouTube Videos (Faster Workflow in Adobe + Notion)

Ever wondered what it really takes to create a YouTube video from scratch? 🎥 In this behind-the-scenes breakdown, I’m sharing my complete personal workflow—from brainstorming topics to publishing and marketing.

Whether you're a YouTuber, online course creator, or creative professional, this step-by-step guide covers it all:

🔍 Researching titles, topics & thumbnails
🎤 Setting up audio & video gear
📹 Recording screen + camera
🎞 Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro
✨ Adding animation, B-roll & music
📤 Uploading with SEO + timestamps
🚀 Post-launch marketing & sharing

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:19 Research Process (Topic, Title & Thumbnail)
04:23 Studio Setup: Audio & Video Gear
07:34 Recording Process
09:34 Preparing Stock Content (B-Roll, Music)
11:47 Editing in Premiere Pro (Audio & Video)
14:22 Animations, Logo, Transitions
17:10 Exporting + Folder Organization
18:04 Uploading to YouTube with SEO
21:00 Marketing After Launch
21:20 Final Thoughts & Tips

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