Recording & Editing Tips Every Creator Should Know

In this episode, Helen shares practical filming and editing tips drawn from decades in professional production—simplified for today’s content creators.

What you’ll learn:

• Why the first 2–3 seconds of your video matter more than you think
• How tightening clips instantly improves engagement
• When to use wide shots, close-ups, zooms, and POV shots (and why)
• How camera movement can help—or hurt—your storytelling
• Simple editing techniques that keep viewers watching
• Why taking breaks makes your edits better
• How to create content you actually enjoy so consistency comes easier

Plus, Helen shares two unsponsored favorites and encourages creators to head into the New Year with confidence, creativity, and a focus on making content that feels good to make.