Mistakes – everyone makes them, but most of the time we try to hide them. What should we be doing instead?

Acknowledging that we’re not perfect while looking for ways ‘level up’ in every single video we make.

That’s why in this episode of The Visual Lounge, Matt Pierce, Learning & Video Ambassador, explores the six top mistakes he still makes in his videos. Matt doesn’t just point out the blunders, he also gives clear and precise steps on how to tackle them.

So, if you find yourself making the same mistakes over and over in your videos, you’re in pretty good company. In Matt’s view, perfection is a tough goal to meet, but taking a proactive approach to get better at video creation is the way forward.

Learning points from the episode include:

• 00:00 - 00:19 Intro
• 00:20 - 02:08 Why we’re going to be discussing common video mistakes
• 02:09 - 04:51 The importance of leaving breathing room when making videos
• 04:52 - 07:24 How to solve the issue of leaving breathing room in videos
• 07:25 - 15:55 Why you should map out your video content beforehand
• 15:56 - 17:42 The importance of being intentional about editing
• 17:43 - 19:24 Why people make the mistake of not being aggressive during the editing process
• 19:25 - 20:56 Things to consider when editing
• 20:57 - 26:26 Why you should dial it down on the transitions
• 26:27 - 31:24 The importance of watching your videos before rendering it
• 31:25 - 40:39 Why analyzing your video afterward is necessary
• 40:40 - 42:23 Matt gives a recap of the 6 common mistakes he tends to make in video creation
• 42:24 - 42:42 Outro

Important links and mentions:

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