How I Make YouTube Videos in 2 Hours (Full Workflow)

I film, edit, and publish YouTube videos in just over 2 hours - here’s my exact workflow from idea to upload. 🔴 Sign up for my newsletter with apps, Mac Tips, and more! https://shortcut.bot/email 🎙️ My tech podcast @PrimaryTechShow https://primarytech.fm Mac Power Users Podcast @relaympu 💻 Apps Mentioned Bear Notes https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bear-markdown-notes/id1091189122?mt=12 Audio Hijack https://rogueamoeba.com/audiohijack/ CleanShot X https://cleanshot.com Transcriptionist https://apps.apple.com/us/app/transcriptionist/id6447059405 Gling.ai https://www.gling.ai Creator's Best Friend https://apps.apple.com/us/app/creators-best-friend/id1524172135?mt=12 @mkbhd MotionVFX Pack https://www.motionvfx.com/collections/mkbhd?srsltid=AfmBOopJEioVPQ_xuV8OQor4cDwV0mP6GayBtHH4-u6DbAkS1TMDiBdj @iJustine MotionVFX Pack https://www.motionvfx.com/store,mkeynote-pr,p3802.html?srsltid=AfmBOooDyV0JWJpQNEbGFFicc6j_ysucTVdandiRcIl3r3Iq685O2qpO 🛒 My Film Gear: Sony A7 IV (A-Roll Camera) https://geni.us/PA1Qd (Amazon) Sigma 35mm (Main Lens) https://geni.us/YqQpgtx (Amazon) Sennhesier MKH416 (Video Mic) https://geni.us/VxF1g (Amazon) Aputure Amaran 200x (Key Light) https://geni.us/2KY3GV (Amazon) Light Dome III (Soft Box) https://geni.us/Rt08x (Amazon) Earthworks Ethos (Podcast Mic) https://geni.us/X7xC (Amazon) Podcast Mic Arm https://geni.us/5ydF0HM (Amazon) Sony a6400 (Top Down Camera) https://geni.us/VOyRX (Amazon) Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 (Top Down Lens) https://geni.us/lkuYqbH (Amazon) Sony A7C II (B-Roll Camera) https://geni.us/klZFL Sony 24mm GM f1.4 (B-Roll Lens) https://geni.us/xbapXjH Elgato Key Light Air (Fill and Hair Lights) https://geni.us/UetzsS (Amazon) ATEM Mini Pro (My Switcher) https://geni.us/Dgiymx2 (Amazon) Rodecaster PRO II (Powers All Mics) https://geni.us/uMHZGgi (Amazon) Hue Signe Floor Lamp https://geni.us/ZERiHvm GIK Acoustic Panels https://www.gikacoustics.com 📺 Videos Mentioned Apple TV Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlJmifLZRjg&t=1s How I Make Podcasts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhupiBubCRY&t=120s 📲 My Favorite iPhone Accessories Best MagSafe Battery https://geni.us/3ZJyCX AirPods Pro 3 https://geni.us/Ui9iIw Best HomeKit Lock with Home Key UWB https://geni.us/3If3NI 25W MagSafe Car Charger https://geni.us/WOBFRW Favorite 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger https://geni.us/4PBW1w My 3-in-1 Travel Charger https://geni.us/fDRule AirPods 4 with ANC https://geni.us/f5xhUl0 Multi USB-C Charger with Find My https://geni.us/qHAMwS Favorite Power Bank with Built-In Cable https://geni.us/KcDLzl Car Charger with Retractable Cable https://geni.us/DUeO 🏠 Full List of My Smart Home Devices https://beard.fm/homekit 📨 My Favorite Email Provider: Fastmail https://join.fastmail.com/beardfm 🌎 Follow me on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/stephenrobles.com Threads: https://threads.net/@stephenrobles Instagram: https://instagram.com/stephenrobles Chapters ➡ 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Planning Videos 03:08 Gear and Setup 06:40 Screen + Audio Recording 07:38 Creating Thumbnails 09:31 Recording the Video 10:09 Importing Footage 10:50 This Tool Make a HUGE Difference 13:21 Bringing Into Final Cut 14:32 Switching Angles 16:36 Adding Chapters 17:20 Exporting 18:29 Title and Description 20:07 Editing Thumbnails 22:14 Uploading to YouTube DISCLAIMER: I participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Other links to third-party products and services may also be affiliate links.