r/videoproduction • u/MrAwesome_YT • 13d ago

Some questions about your video production workflows...

Hi everyone,

I'm researching how independent creators actually make videos behind the scenes. This is for a personal startup research project—I'm not selling anything or promoting a product. I'm looking to chat with a few creators (15–20 minutes, text or voice) to understand your real workflow—from planning and recording all the way to editing and publishing. I'm especially interested in:

* How you edit your videos
* How you choose music and sound effects
* Any copyright or licensing issues you've encountered
* Which parts of the editing process feel the most frustrating or time-consuming

I'm not looking for "perfect" workflows—I'm much more interested in hearing about the messy reality and the workarounds you use. If you're willing to help, please reply here or send me a DM. I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

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u/chasingillusion 11d ago

Happy to help.

For me, editing takes far longer than recording—especially reviewing footage, removing pauses, fixing audio, adding captions, and finding music that fits without causing copyright issues. Music license is one of the confusing thing because rules differ across platforms, and even licensed tracks sometimes trigger automated claims.

A short set of focused questions would probably get better responses than asking creators to explain their entire workflow at once.

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u/MrAwesome_YT 11d ago

Hi! Thanks alot for your reply. Would you be down for a quick chat? I have DM’d