Summary of She Hates Retention Editing, And It’s Working

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The YouTube video "She Hates Retention Editing, And It's Working" discusses how Michelle King, a successful YouTuber, has shifted her focus from retention editing to storytelling in order to create better videos. King describes how retention editing is harmful to quality videos, and how her team is able to create videos that are interesting and engaging without relying on this practice.

• 00:00:00 Michelle Carray, a successful YouTuber, shares her tips for creating videos that are successful. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling, directorial skills, and collaboration. Retention editing, a common practice used to boost viewership, is harmful to quality videos. Michelle's team focuses on creating videos that are interesting and engaging, instead of relying on retention editing.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses how effective retention editing can be for creating compelling YouTube videos. It features a discussion between the creator and two other people who are better than him/her at storytelling and editing. The creator discusses how they learned storytelling by working with professionals and how they use retention editing to create a better experience for their viewers.
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• 00:15:00 In this video, Silas talks about how he edits videos, specifically focusing on sound and music. He goes on to say that one of the things that sets apart a good editor from a gray editor is the use of sound design, which can carry emotion and storytelling. He also discusses the importance of having a library of sound effects, which can be layered and punched up to enhance certain moments in a video.
• 00:20:00 The author of the YouTube video, Michelle King, discusses how retention editing, or editing for the purpose of keeping viewers watching a video until the end, has been a negative trend for them. King discusses how, in order to subvert retention editing, they have shifted their focus towards storytelling and creating videos that are interesting to watch from a retention perspective. King goes on to say that, despite these changes, they still have a lot to learn about retention editing.
• 00:25:00 The video discusses how a story producer helps create a sense of drama and excitement in a reality show, and how they are important in shaping the overall story. Nico and Moana are discussed as two examples of great storytellers who use every aspect of editing, graphics, and storytelling to create an amazing experience for their audiences.
• 00:30:00 This YouTube video is a discussion between two creators about the current state of video content and the lessons they have learned over the years. One creator, Garrett, shares his experience casting reality television shows, and points out that YouTube is just starting to become popular in this genre. The other creator, Eric, shares his experience with retention editing and casting, emphasizing the importance of getting feedback from other people in order to improve. They both agree that this era is the best time to be a creator on YouTube, as the barrier to entry is low and there is a large audience of viewers waiting to see your content.
• 00:35:00 The video discusses how a new storytelling technique called "story link" has been popularized by various YouTube creators, most notably Emma Chamberlain, Casey Neistat, and Ryan Seacrest. This new storytelling style is said to be an evolution of storytelling, and it is exciting to be a part of it. Editors are urged to watch the video and apply for positions in the video's "we're hiring" message.