How long should it take to edit a 10-minute YouTube video?

With a template + selects + split system, most solo creators land 1.5-3 hours of active editing for talking-head content.

What's the best YouTube editing workflow for beginners?

The 6-phase system in this article: plan - template folder - project template - selects - split-system edit - review/export.

Should I use Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or CapCut?

Premiere for industry pipelines, DaVinci if budget matters or you grade heavily, and CapCut for short-form speed. Workflow principles transfer across all three.

How do part-time YouTubers stay consistent every week?

Batching. Script 3–4 videos in one block, film 3-4 in another, and edit 3-4 in another. Hair, lighting, and mental load are all done once.

Do I really need a template project file?

Yes. It's the single highest-ROI time saver in this entire workflow. Build it once, duplicate it forever.

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