How to edit a YouTube Video and other videos using Motion Box

Looking for ways to edit and upload your cool videos to YouTube?

Here is how to do it.

You need a little understanding of how to get your YouTube video edited to make it get noticed
among the audience

We will provide you with a few easy steps and image guides to help you master the process of
editing your videos on motionbox.io and finally uploading your videos to YouTube.

As individuals, we tend to have or make videos of our choice. These videos could range from
movies, funny skits, lessons on "Do it yourself," dramas, etc.

You might not be able to afford editing software simply because you are on a tight budget or lack
the financial capacity. You should count yourself lucky because motionbox.io offers a free web-
based video editor that is regularly accessible through the platform.

Video editing might be a crucial part of post-production if you are a video marketer. The quality
of your video becomes substandard to viewers when you cannot edit and put it together
seamlessly. You could lose viewers in the process.

To edit and publish your video on YouTube, you can use the motionbox video editor to carry out
a few editing processes such as trimming or cutting your video, blur faces or other areas in the
video, adding music or text to the video, etc.

Motionbox is a video editing software that can be used to edit video on Youtube. All you need to
do is type motionbox.io into your browser and search.

To edit your video on the motionbox.io built-in video editor is free. All you need to do is register
and have a motionbox account before you can edit your video. Subsequently, you can copy the
video URL on YouTube and copy the link to motionbox,io. Here are the simple steps to follow.

Keeping everything simple

When trying to attract your audience and keep them glued, it can be tempting to do more than
required. Do not overwhelm your viewers by trying to over impress them, do as much as you can
to keep it simple on the motionbox site. You are likely to get a negative response or distract your
viewers if you add too much text, images, loud sounds or music, and transitions. Always have
this in mind. "keep it simple."

Your cuts should be timed

When cutting your video, timing is very crucial so you don't end up messing up your hard work.
When you miss the timing or if the timing is poorly done while cutting your video, this could
create a gap in words or action in your video. The waveform is some wobbly lines on the
motionbox editing software that can assist you in timing and cutting your video clips perfectly.
Always time the start and the end of the waveform before cutting. When learning how to edit on
motionbox, the GIF shows you how close the waveform needs to be when cutting using the
motionbox video editing software on the site.

Engaging elements are very necessary

A very great way of keeping your audience engaged when editing your video is by adding a
perfect engaging element to your storytelling. These elements include the wise selection of
images, fun transition, music, animations, shapes, and text. Always make sure your elements
complement your video story, don't let editing take away the natural feel of your story.

Learn to take a break

Sitting and editing video(s) in front of your computer, especially for hours unending can be very
stressful. Staying too long in front of your system can be frustrating and bring about confusion,
all you need to do at that point is to take a break by stepping away from that position. Find a way
to relax your mind and body (there are different choices in this regard) and when you return, you
will be refreshed, energized, sound, and most probably come back with amazing editing ideas for
your video.

Editing your video on motionbox.io should be fun. All you need is to take some time to
understand what works for you and how to go about creating a consistent editing strategy to
capture your audience and simultaneous increase in views when the video is finally posted on the
YouTube website.
Having a unique video editing style

You need to have a unique editing style for your video because this is one of the best to
streamline your video editing style and keep your audience engaged. You have to learn how to
be consistent with the way and manner in which you edit your videos by using any added
elements such as transition, images, music, sound, thumbnail style, etc. Your audience will easily
recognize and get used to your unique style. On the other hand, you will spend less time editing
your video on motionbox.io since you already know what to do. Keep your editing style
consistent if it works for you because this will keep your audience engaged all the way and
always wanting more from you.

Engaging thumbnails

Creating engaging thumbnails is very important because they are is the first thing that captivates
and draws the attention of your audience. It should be perfectly exciting leaving your audience
excited and yearning for more. Your thumbnail can be text-based titles or screenshots from
specific moments from your video that can attract the audience's attention at a glance.

1. Sign in to motionbox.io

The first step is to login to your motionbox account after you must have completed the
registration on the site. Registration is for those who do not have an account on the site. Once
you create a new account or have an already existing account, you can click on the top right
corner of your screen as highlighted in the red box to login. Once this process is completed, a
new page will open. At this point, we will try as much as possible to provide you with images
and explanations to make the process simple for you. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.
2. Click on Create Video

Click on "create video" as indicated below and a page displaying where you will post the
YouTube Video URL link will appear.

3. 3. Copy and paste the YouTube Video URL

Copy and paste the YouTube video URL to the highlighted section on the left screen and the
video you want to edit will appear in the box in the middle. You can also share and export files
using the motionbox online video editor.
4. Trimming Video

Click on the editor in the side left bar. You can trim the beginning or end of your video with this
option. Click on trim, this can be found very close to the video timer on top of the panel timeline.

5. Cutting video sections

Drag the blue line around your video timeline panel to cut off the beginning or end of your video
that you do not want to add to the version you intend to publish. Once you are done with editing
your video, click on "play" to see what you have done so far. Once you are satisfied with the
preview of your edited video, you can click on "save." However, if you are not satisfied, you can
continue with the edit to get it right just the way you want.
6. Using split

You can use trim to remove the middle part(s) in your video clip. This can be done by using the
blue line in the timeline panel and selecting the portion of the clip you don't need. The unwanted
part(s) will be removed automatically.

7. Trimming

At the beginning or end of your clip, you can click on the blue lines and drag it to the point
where you want the trimming of your video to end. You can always click on "preview" to review
what you have done so far. Click on "save" to save your video file if satisfied.

Finally, it should be fun when you use motionbox.io video editing tools. Take all the time to
discover what works for you and ultimately, your audience as this is the key to intriguing and
captivating a large audience that will never stop demanding more from you. When you create a
consistent editing strategy, you will only have to sit and watch the views from the audience fly in
and not forgetting the thousands of likes that will creep into your video page.

Don't forget to always try your best to keep your video editing simple and professional by telling
an engaging and captivating story with your video, making sure that your cuts are perfectly
timed, keeping everything simple, creating engaging elements that are cool, learning to take a
break, employing a unique video editing style, and having engaging thumbnails.

You can employ the services of a professional or professionals online if it becomes too tough for
you to handle. They are many out there waiting to be contacted.
Our site; "Motionbox.io," is a video editing tool which can teach and guide users step-by-step on
how to edit videos. Motionbox.io video editing tool is user friendly when comapared to other
online video editing softwares.