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New blog posts every week about YouTube, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Productivity, and Mindset.
5 years of freelancing - These were the steps I took
It was a big decision for me (as an introvert) to start freelancing. I knew deep down that I wanted to create something of my own but I had a ton of questions circulating in my head:
How does it work? How do I find clients? Do I have to do cold-calling? How do I handle invoices and taxes? Will I have the confidence and self-discipline that I need?
5 things I wish I knew about focus
Maximizing your focus is an essential part of being a content creator when... Coming up with ideas, writing out scripts, filming videos, editing, marketing/distributing etc... Video creation takes a lot of time. Simply "working more" is not the solution. Instead, you want to get the most out of every minute you spend working.
How to create paper fold out animation Premiere Pro
Do you want to know the quickest way to create a paper fold out animation in Adobe Premiere Pro, just like Ali Abdaal or Dan Mace? Thatโs what I will show you in this blog post.
How to remove handles in Premiere Pro
If you want to remove the handles around your keyframes in Adobe Premiere Pro, you can easily do that, either in the โEffect Controlsโ window or in the timeline. Read this blog post to learn how.
Are you a decision-making athlete?
Last week, I heard something that really resonated with me. Creators are decision making athletes. Much of your responsibility as a creator lies in prioritising and making the right decisions.
You are probably doing enough, but are you doing the right things?
How to build confidence on camera
Confidence can be one of the hardest things to build as a content creator. Especially as an introvert (like myself). But it's very rewarding when you do. (Further down in this blogpost I'll share 5 benefits of improving your โon camera confidenceโ. ๐)
Move faster by slowing down
Starting your content creation journey can be exciting. You have decided on a niche/direction based on your skills and interests. You have a publishing schedule to commit to. You have gotten an initial confidence boost from your traction. Well done! The first step is complete. A lot of people doesn't even start. But then... you get ahead of yourself...
I changed my life in 6 months (this is how)
Often, the biggest obstacle between a person and their dream life is their mindset. Humans are curious creatures. We like to make sense of the world. We like to label things, connect the dots, fill in the gaps, and we draw conclusions based on previous experience. So when we don't have the experience or the knowledge in a certain area, the conclusion starts with words like...
How to export with proxies in Adobe Premiere Pro
When exporting a video inside Adobe Premiere Pro, you can decide if you want to export it with the original footage or with proxy files. This option is easier now thanks to a little checkbox option.
How I reached 3 years of weekly uploads (and 5 million views)
3 years ago, I was struggling to create videos consistently. But last week, I hit 5 000 000 views on my YouTube channel (mostly thanks to just that: consistency). Another important thing that got me there? Alignment. In this blog post, I will share how I created alignment for my YouTube channel and what 3 things you need in order to reach 5 million views.
How to cut a song at any point in Premiere Pro
Did you know that you can end a song at any point in Adobe Premiere Pro and make it sound good? There is a clever technique that you can apply that makes this very easy.
Don't just "work hard" (do this instead)
Do you know what you are working for?
Or what you want to reach?
Or more importantly: How you want your days to look like?
In this blog post, I will talk about why โworking hardโ simply is not enough.
How I reach milestones
I just reached 3 milestones I'm super proud of:
๐ 16 000 subscribers on YouTube
๐ 5 000 000 views on YouTube
๐ Launching my online program "Streamlined Creator"
Looking back to this time last year, I can see how much I've grown. It's easy to recognize other peopleโs big leaps and feel overwhelmed, when they are in fact just the result of countless small steps.
Small actions, big results (why you need to start today)
Want to become a full-time creator? ๐๏ธ Want to work remotely and double (or triple) your income? ๐ฐ Want to sit at a pool, under a palm tree, with your laptop? ๐ด๐ป Want to travel the world with just a camera and your camera and your backpack? ๐ธ๐ All of this is possible, so why are you not doing it? Ok, let's break this down.
Push forward, step back or pivot?
How often do you think about your future? Maybe you've thought about saving money, changing job, starting a YouTube channel, investing in crypto, buy real estate, getting into the stock market... Some kind of investment for the future.
The biggest obstacle you'll face as a content creator
There's one obstacle we all face as content creators. Whether you're yet to start creating content online or been on this journey for some time, we will all have to face this.
How to auto-cut different cameras
You can cut between different camera angles automatically in Adobe Premiere Pro (like for example when you have recorded a podcast with a guest) very easily with an extension called AutoCut.
How to highlight captions word by word (automatically)
Did you know that you can create captions and animated emojis automatically in Adobe Premiere Pro AND highlight the words being spoken? This is possible thanks to an extension called AutoCut and this is how you do it.
5 steps to monetize with YouTube
I'm going to go straight to the point ๐ฏ here: When growing a YouTube channel, you are leaving money on the table by relying on the YouTube Partner Program alone. I'm going to share some insights into another income stream I've created (thanks to my reach on YouTube) and that is digital products.
How to extend graphics based on text length
Did you know that you can create responsive graphics inside Premiere Pro so that, for example, the width of a shape expands based on the length of your text. It is quite mind-blowing, but itโs also very simple, and I will explain how in this blog post.