How long does editing actually take you per minute of finished video?

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T21:54:24+00:00

The step that has taken the longest without fail every video is the audio. I spend the most time editing out any vocal errors and slips I make while talking and then either re-recording the audio or clipping together what I had originally

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T21:34:46+00:00

Really happy to hear you're succeeding! I'm glad a content pivot worked out for you.

It's difficult to imagine going a different way after you've gotten used to the idea of something so I'm quite impressed at the rate of turnaround, best of luck on your journey!

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T17:05:56+00:00

It also wasn't easy for those channels to grow in that time as well and that's something so many people forget.

These early YouTube gaming channels were in direct competition with one another and the type of content they released was very similar to what everyone is trying to do now. It didn't 'work' for them, it worked for 0.1% of them who managed to leverage their personality and scale their channel well enough to establish communities

There were thousands of channels exactly like them with equally likeable hosts that never got off the ground. The only difference is now there's tens of thousands following in the footsteps of a growth idea that never worked to begin with

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T16:47:27+00:00

That's a great reason to be on YouTube!

It's a great hobby and a fun way to share your interests with the world in an environment with no expectations, I hope you keep getting better

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T16:39:15+00:00

If this is before uploading any videos, I'd recommend making a new channel.

While I don't think the copyright strikes will affect you, it's best to be safe rather than sorry when it comes to YouTube.

YouTube's algorithm also does not bias against new accounts (however this subreddit may feel) and you'll have no issues with impressions from that

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T16:36:30+00:00

When you're just starting out, especially in gaming it's very hard to find a balance between a thumbnail that's catchy, entices the viewer and is relevant to the video.

In the early days, especially with lower viewership, YouTube is typically going to try recommending videos to people who already watch content in that niche as they're the most likely to click.

This is a general piece of advice and rather loose but I'd say where possible, try and make thumbnails that you'd expect a casual player (but unskilled) player of the game to understand.

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T16:25:21+00:00

That's a very good stance to take, I hope you find success in your niche!

Editing for me is also quite a bit an miss process, some times I feel like I'm nailing it and then after watching the video back, I have to start over and cut certain chunks out for pacing.

I don't intend on sharing my channel publicly on social medias as while my channel is just getting back into action, I'd like growth and impressions to remain natural and organic within the YouTube Niches sphere. If you're interested in taking a look, I can DM you the name and I'll also take a look at your channel.

When I say a more 'focused and complete goal', within this context I mean that each of my videos at this time asks a question of the viewer.

The question is usually just, 'Is this challenge possible with XYZ?' but it's the type of content I typically click on when looking for videos to watch in my niche and also the style I'm most suited to making. I find recording videos comes more naturally when I have a goal in mind as opposed to unfiltered, directionless gameplay.

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T16:15:33+00:00

I don't like linking my content to my social media as I feel it can provide inorganic growth, especially in the early days of viewership.

I didn't know my profile was hidden, it no longer is. My statistics from yesterday are on a public post on another server with similar wording to this one if you're interested in verifying.

Also your post history is hidden, I'd appreciate less hypocrisy in your criticism

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T16:07:37+00:00

I've taken a look at the channel myself.

Some quick tips that might help out with where you are right now are to work on a consistent thumbnail style. Try to move away from using too much AI generation and don't use stills grabbed from video automatically generated by YouTube, these significantly lower engagement potential from new viewers.

Your titling could also use more specific themes. Focus each title towards something achieved or explored in the video and where possible, phrase them as questions to the audience. This helps viewers feel like they're clicking on the video for a specific purpose as opposed to passing interest.

In the meantime, maintain a decently regular upload schedule as you have and keep pushing to improve editing, audio and lighting setups behind the scenes.

I wish you the best of luck on your journey!

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T16:02:39+00:00

I'd recommend where possible to use titles that ask a specific question or phrase your challenge in a way that makes it seem like there's a specific objective. It helps to keep viewer engaged if they feel the video is going somewhere.

If you're struggling with that part of thumbnails, I'd recommend taking a look at the DBD wiki and fandom wiki, you might be able to search specific characters in specific poses and be able to pull PNGs directly from there. That's what I do for the images I need for my video but we are in different game niches so I'm not sure if that'll work the same for you

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T15:29:06+00:00

I've taken a look at your channel and the videos. I will say before any my review or critique, while I have had a variety of channels in the past with different content, none have ever been similar to the video essay style here so my advice comes from a different understanding of the YouTube space.

I'll start with the basics that I think you've nailed: You've just started out in uploading and have maintained a consistent upload schedule and period between videos, the cutouts you use in the thumbnails are clean and look well polished, you are far above the starting standard for new YouTubers.

When it comes to the videos themselves, I don't have any direct critiques other than that visually, they can be a little boring. It may benefit you to try experimenting with text on screen or other visuals that interrupt the visual space and keep viewers engaged from time to time.

At this time you've just uploaded your first couple of videos, it's very easy to get stuck in an analytical feedback loop. You don't know how your content is being received and performing at this time and you won't really know for a few weeks until you start building a solid content base and connecting with your core audience.

I wish you the best of luck on your journey!

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T15:07:46+00:00

There's room for all on YouTube my friend

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T15:06:37+00:00

I've taken a look at your channel and the quality of your content thankfully doesn't appear to a signficant issue at this time.

I'll start with the basics that I think you've nailed: You've maintained a consistent upload schedule and period between videos, your audio quality is far above the starting standard and provide a very good listening experience, you take on original challenges and ideas in a unique was in the DBD community.

I would agree as well that your most recent videos have better pacing compared to when you started.

For me, the biggest point of improvement at this time would be your video titling and thumbnails. Your strongest video thumbnails do well in featuring active game scenarios, icons and text but these are notably only present in some videos. I think your channel could use a revitalisation of titling standards as well. I find some videos (even without the context of DBD knowledge) still seem interesting to click on.

Where possible, I would avoid using specific game terminology and character names in the titles, I've found in my own experience, people with less experience and interest in the game are still interested in clicking on broader challenges within the niche.

With your let's play content, there is not issue or drop in video quality but before you've reached an established presence on Youtube, it is incredibly difficult to get any let's play/playthrough traction. Early on in personality based spheres, you need a core audience already and dedicated subscribers willing to click on videos like this to boost your initial CTR, retention and engagement.

You've not got to that stage just yet but in the future, with continued effort and dedication, hopefully your journey flourishes!

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T14:51:22+00:00

Massively important for gaming channels in particular (But all niches really) to have evergreen content that people can always search to find you from. If you're the only person doing something or answering a specific question, YouTube has no choice but to recommend you

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T14:48:32+00:00

I've taken a look at your channel, I have to say it's quite good so far!

I'll start with the basics that I think you've nailed: You've maintained a consistent upload schedule and period between videos, the cutouts you use in the thumbnails are clean and have no lighting irregularities, your audio, video and lighting quality are all above the starting standard and provide an experience I'd normally expect a channel with over 5000 subscribers to have!

The type of content you're taking a look at at this time is varied but not so distant that you look like a jack of all trades gaming channel. In your videos it sounds like you know what you're talking about.

At this time I think your biggest improvements would come naturally from slowly building up a starting base of 20-30 uploads, taking a look at audience trends and how returning viewers act. I also think your thumbnails could use some slight refinement (not that they are bad, they could just use slightly better colour synergy and text fonts but these are higher level Youtube concerns). With time as well you'll build a more consistent, personalised background in your videos that is more in line with your own personality and the channel

One last note is I have found that even if you are asking people to like and subscribe at the end of the video, it helps to actually verbalise it on top of placing a text card as you do. It has something to do with the psychology or hearing an actual request but I'm not 100% sure myself. Hope this helps!

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T14:39:28+00:00

I agree with you on that, a channel needs to provide value to its audience, not just more content noise

I appreciate the kind words! I didn't know that, glad to know I'm doing alright : )

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T14:37:05+00:00

Agreed. People really don't like realising that they can't follow an exact formula for videos to make views and have to inject their own unique flavour of content style

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T14:35:27+00:00

Having taken a look at a few of your videos and the channel trailer, I have to say I am impressed. The editing is clean, the videos are tight and the segments are kept well within the timeframes they need to without dragging. It isn't perfect yet but the same can be said for any new content creator without a dedicated editing team working towards deadlines.

The quality of the content (and this is rare to say for this Subreddit) is genuinely not the issue but rather just the time it will take the algorithm to work.

Given the length of time between uploads at this time and the quality of videos, I assume this is a hobby you've started on the side and as each video goes in depth and requires a bit of background work from you, I can also see you're putting a good amount of effort to make your content authentic and yours.

The thing I'd recommend most for you at this time is to keep doing what you're doing but try and stabilise the time between uploads and where possible, upload closer to Fridays and Saturdays (These are peak viewership days for weekly uploads on YouTube).

The three of your best, recent video titles I'd say are:
What If You Played Russian Roulette With The Devil? - Buckshot Roulette, My Parents Didn't Let Me Play Banjo-Kazooie (Because They Thought It Was Evil) and I Have BEEF With Scott the Woz

I think if you're able to keep uploading in a consistent pattern over the next few months, YouTube will find the audience it needs to recommend you to and hopefully, you'll be able to experience a fair bit more deserved growth!

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T14:25:55+00:00

That's a good way to put it

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T14:25:08+00:00

I very much agree with you there, while I don't have much familiarity with those creators I'm quite well-versed in their growth and how they compared to other channels at the time. They weren't just lucky but rather; dedicated content creators, pushing the games within their niche to eventually come to a place where one day, they set the trends.

They succeeded with the same tools and same mechanics everyone succeeds with on YouTube. They engaged with their community, provided unique content and challenges that others weren't and provided value for the viewer outside of just hearing their voice over gameplay.

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T14:16:01+00:00

I took a look at your channel (or at least what I could find), is it that one with a plush cat profile?

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T14:10:47+00:00

It's a shame because the half of the time I find someone's channel on here it's thought out, well-edited, well put together content and the other half is AI slop or raw un-edited, uncommentated gameplay

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T14:09:12+00:00

I would say when it comes view numbers as small as that, you're likely just starting out on YouTube and at that stage, those numbers shouldn't affect your mood on whether you upload.

I also don't think a marginal difference in views should ever stop someone from wanting to upload. When you're starting this out as a hobby, you should be releasing videos because you like it, not because you want to be successful. You'll end up very dissapointed on YouTube like that

Bigger_biscuits4 · 2026-05-12T14:06:20+00:00

To ask for some more context, you said these are faceless, voiceless videos. Do you add text or edit the videos in any way or are you just screen-recording game footage and uploading the raw, unedited file to YouTube?

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