Edit Like an Artist by Hayden Hillier-Smith

Transform your editing from mechanical busywork into creative expression with this masterclass from one of YouTube's most sought-after editors.

Here's Everything You'll Receive

✅ Complete Course Content: 4 Core Levels with Over 4 Hours of Video Training

✅ Bonus Materials: Hayden's Secret Editing Recipe & Storytelling Frameworks

✅ High-Quality Formats: HD Video Lessons & Comprehensive Training Materials

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The Transformation: What You Will Achieve

✅ Master the 3-Ingredient Editing Recipe that made creators like Logan Paul and MrBeast repeat clients – a formula so powerful you'll see its impact across all forms of media

✅ Develop Your Unique Artistic Vision by learning editing philosophies rather than just software tricks, allowing you to express your creativity in any NLE

✅ Learn Hollywood's Century-Old Secrets modernized for YouTube, giving you the deep understanding that puts you ahead of 90% of other editors

✅ Transform Into a Storyteller-Editor who writes in the edit and sees the macro-level story structure beyond the timeline

✅ Build Elite Client Relationships using professional vocabulary and communication techniques that eliminate endless revision cycles

✅ Create Emotionally Impactful Content using storytelling principles instead of cheap retention hacks, making videos that truly resonate

✅ Master Advanced Storytelling Frameworks from The Harmon Circle to The Pope in the Pool technique

✅ Gain Film and Editing History Knowledge that establishes you as a true professional in the field

Who Is This Course For?

• Intermediate editors ready to become advanced, in-demand professionals who want to understand how renowned editors interact with footage and communicate with clients
• YouTubers and content creators who edit their own videos and want to maximize their editing potential while building toward having their own editing team
• Career YouTubers and content teams who need to communicate better with editors and articulate their vision without endless Frame.io revisions
• One-person creator operations who know the basics but want to unlock their full creative potential
• Editors who just landed their first creator clients and need to quickly level up their storytelling and client management skills

Dissecting the Core Modules: Your Path to Mastery

Level 1: The Foundation – Building Blocks of Meaningful Stories Discover the secret sauce of viral content. In this foundational level, you'll uncover Hayden's legendary 3-ingredient editing recipe – the same formula that has driven billions of views for the world's top creators. You'll learn how to construct meaningful stories from raw footage and understand the core principles that make content emotionally compelling rather than just technically proficient.

Level 2: Writing in the Edit – Translating Story to Every Frame Become a visual storyteller, not just a button-pusher. This module transforms you from an editor into a writer who thinks in cuts and transitions. You'll master the art of translating story structure into every act, beat, scene, and individual frame, learning to see your timeline as a canvas for narrative expression rather than just a technical workspace.

Level 3: Advanced Storytelling Frameworks and Formulas Unlock the psychological triggers that captivate audiences. Dive deep into Hayden's arsenal of go-to storytelling frameworks that have been battle-tested on the biggest channels in the world. From The Harmon Circle to The Pope in the Pool technique, you'll gain a comprehensive toolkit of narrative structures that can be adapted to any type of content, whether it's a vlog, documentary, or branded piece.

Level 4: The Business of Being an Elite Editor Master the soft skills that separate professionals from amateurs. Learn the crucial client management techniques and collaborative brainstorming methods that have made Hayden the go-to editor for demanding creators. You'll discover how to maintain your artistic integrity while meeting client expectations, communicate effectively during the creative process, and build long-term relationships with high-profile creators.

About the Creator: Why Hayden Hillier-Smith is a Trusted Authority

Hayden Hillier-Smith isn't just another YouTube editor – he's the secret weapon behind some of the platform's most successful creators, having shaped the visual language of modern YouTube content for over a decade. His editing philosophy has influenced billions of views and set the standard for what engaging content looks like in the digital age.

Key Credentials & Accomplishments:

✅ 2020 Streamy Award Winner for Best Editing – The highest honor in online video editing

✅ 10+ Years Editing for YouTube's Elite – Including MrBeast, Logan Paul, Mark Rober, Michelle Khare, and Sam & Colby

✅ Lead Editor for Logan Paul's Channel Launch – Hired when the channel had just one video, helped build it into a content empire

✅ Creator of the “Meta Editing Style” – Developed and perfected the editing approach that defined modern YouTube content

✅ Education from Ravensbourne University London – Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Digital Film Production

✅ Co-Host of The Editing Podcast – Sharing weekly insights about film editing with a global audience

✅ Industry “Secret Weapon” – Consistently referred to as the hidden advantage behind highly successful channels

✅ Influenced by Masters – Combined techniques from Edgar Wright, Casey Neistat, and Monty Python to create his signature style

✅ Work Featured in Major Productions – Including “Sam and Colby: The Legends of the Paranormal” (2024)