Day 274: Podcasts and YouTube?

[Louanne Learning]

One of my nieces works in marketing for the City of Niagara Falls. I asked her about some of the tools she uses.

She sent me this information below --

Easy Video Editing Tools for YouTube Content (Free Options)​

Canva – Quick, Trending Content​

Pros:
- Very easy drag-and-drop editor
- Ready-made YouTube and social templates
- Built-in music, animations, transitions, and stock clips
- Great for brand consistency

Cons:
- Limited detailed video cutting
- Some features require paid version
- Best for short or simple videos

Best for: intros, promos, social clips, text-heavy videos

iMovie – Simple Video Cutting​

Pros:
- Free on Mac and iPhone
- Easy trimming and transitions
- High-quality YouTube exports
- Very stable performance

Cons:
- Only works on Apple devices
- Fewer design effects

Best for: vlogs, interviews, product demos, basic edits

Shotcut – Free All-Purpose Editor​

Pros:
- Completely free
- Works on Mac and Windows
- More control than Canva
- YouTube export presets

Cons:
- Older-looking interface
- Fewer templates

Best for: tutorials, longer videos, basic full edits

Simple Comparison Chart​

Tool	Works On	Best For	Ease of Use	Cost
Canva	Web, Mobile	Stylish content	Very Easy	Free/Paid
iMovie	Mac, iPhone	Basic edits	Very Easy	Free
Shotcut	Mac, Windows	Full video editing	Easy	Free

 

[Homer Potvin]

One of my nieces works in marketing for the City of Niagara Falls. I asked her about some of the tools she uses.

She sent me this information below --

Easy Video Editing Tools for YouTube Content (Free Options)​

Canva – Quick, Trending Content​

Pros:
- Very easy drag-and-drop editor
- Ready-made YouTube and social templates
- Built-in music, animations, transitions, and stock clips
- Great for brand consistency

Cons:
- Limited detailed video cutting
- Some features require paid version
- Best for short or simple videos

Best for: intros, promos, social clips, text-heavy videos

iMovie – Simple Video Cutting​

Pros:
- Free on Mac and iPhone
- Easy trimming and transitions
- High-quality YouTube exports
- Very stable performance

Cons:
- Only works on Apple devices
- Fewer design effects

Best for: vlogs, interviews, product demos, basic edits

Shotcut – Free All-Purpose Editor​

Pros:
- Completely free
- Works on Mac and Windows
- More control than Canva
- YouTube export presets

Cons:
- Older-looking interface
- Fewer templates

Best for: tutorials, longer videos, basic full edits

Simple Comparison Chart​

Tool	Works On	Best For	Ease of Use	Cost
Canva	Web, Mobile	Stylish content	Very Easy	Free/Paid
iMovie	Mac, iPhone	Basic edits	Very Easy	Free
Shotcut	Mac, Windows	Full video editing	Easy	FFreet

Thanks! I've been asking around too. Seeing a lot of the same recommendations, tech wise.

 

[CatrionaGrace]

All the information is the same everywhere, more or less. Paint by numbers, content wise.

And honestly you can switch the subject matter from writing to football to jazz guitar and the format remains paint by numbers.

This, along with the astronomical expense, is the reason I don't go to conferences anymore unless I'm paid to be there.

 

[Homer Potvin]

This, along with the astronomical expense, is the reason I don't go to conferences anymore unless I'm paid to be there.

Fortunately with YouTube nobody needs to journey anyplace. Get the pee jar and you never have to leave the room!

 

[CatrionaGrace]

Fortunately with YouTube nobody needs to journey anyplace. Get the pee jar and you never have to leave the room!

Oh, good thought. All the tedium and none of the expense.

 

[Set2Stun]

I watched a bunch of Alexa Donne's videos about traditional publishing when I was getting started. Pretty good info. She does videos on all sorts of writing subjects.

https://www.youtube.com/@AlexaDonne