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Resources/Readwise/Full Document Contents/Articles/My Workflow for Making Videos With Obsidian|Full Document Contents]] ## Document Notes Title: Video Production Workflow in Obsidian - - - tags: #video #production #workflow #Obsidian Author: Not mentioned in the provided content Source: YouTube video transcript Reference: Not provided date created: 2023-01-14 12:30 - - - ## 📝 Summary: This note discusses the video production workflow used by the author in Obsidian, covering pre-production, filming, editing, and post-production tasks. ## 📖 Main Content: - The author begins by highlighting the importance of having a system to manage the creation of videos, given their high volume of content production. - They emphasize the initial step of deciding what topic to create a video about, often drawing from personal interest and audience suggestions. - The author mentions their rigorous note-taking process, which serves as a foundation for video content creation. - A template is introduced as a starting point for video creation, containing metadata, an embedded video iframe, and an inline Dataview field. - The template is used to outline pre-production and post-production tasks, ensuring a systematic approach to video creation. - Pre-production includes creating thumbnails and titles, with the importance of titles for YouTube algorithm ranking highlighted. - The author prefers simple thumbnails and uses Canva for their creation. - They use Tube Buddy to score potential titles and avoid clickbait. - The structure of video content creation is explained, with a scripted hook and outro, while the middle section relies on bullet points. - The author collaborates with an editor for some videos and details the workflow of editing and reviewing videos. - Post-production activities involve adding video cards, captions, and timestamps for easy navigation. - The author stresses the importance of human-generated captions for better quality. - A checklist is provided for post-production tasks, including optimizing descriptions, adding end screens, and scheduling video releases. - The author also mentions promoting videos on platforms like Mastodon and LinkedIn. - Different types of videos, such as live streams, are briefly discussed, and specific templates are used for them. ## 🔮 Future Research: - Explore the impact of video titles on audience engagement and YouTube algorithm ranking. - Investigate the effectiveness of different thumbnail styles on click-through rates. - Analyze the impact of human-generated captions on video accessibility and viewer retention. - Examine the benefits of promoting videos on various social media platforms for audience reach and engagement. ## 🧪 Hypotheses: - Hypothesize that optimizing video titles based on keyword scores can lead to improved discoverability and viewer engagement. - Hypothesize that simple and visually appealing thumbnails are more effective in attracting viewers. - Hypothesize that human-generated captions enhance accessibility and viewer satisfaction, potentially leading to higher retention rates. - Hypothesize that promoting videos on multiple social media platforms increases audience reach and engagement. ## 📊 Methodology: - Conduct keyword research using tools like Tube Buddy to evaluate the impact of different titles on video performance. - Run A/B tests with various thumbnail designs to determine their effectiveness in attracting clicks. - Compare viewer engagement and retention between videos with human-generated captions and those with automatic captions. - Analyze the engagement metrics of videos promoted on different social media platforms to assess their impact. ## 💡 Implications: - The provided workflow offers a structured approach to video content creation in Obsidian, which can benefit content creators seeking organization and efficiency. - Understanding the importance of video titles, thumbnails, and captions can lead to improved video performance and audience engagement. - Promoting videos on various social media platforms can expand a creator's reach and connect with different audience segments. ## 📖 References: - Not applicable for this note. Short Summary for [My workflow for making videos with Obsidian](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA) by [Merlin](https://merlin.foyer.work/) Video Title: My Video Production Workflow using Obsidian [00:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=1) Planning and producing videos in Obsidian [02:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=126) Creating a specific video template for easy workflow. [04:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=258) Using TubeBuddy to optimize video titles and content [06:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=388) I use bullet points for reminders, but allow for improvisation while filming. [08:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=512) Workflow for video production and uploading on YouTube [10:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=647) Creating a Kanban board in Obsidian to track and evolve video-making process [12:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=776) Create a video content board with specific columns for video creation workflow. [15:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=912) Skillshare offers a variety of classes and learning paths for different skill levels. [17:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=1026) Skillshare offers classes from industry professionals and an active community. [18:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=1138) Customizing the calendar and categories for video scheduling [20:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=1256) Reprocessing videos back into my own Vault for better organization. --------------------------------- Detailed Summary for [My workflow for making videos with Obsidian](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA) by [Merlin](https://merlin.foyer.work/) Video Title: My Video Production Workflow using Obsidian [00:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=1) Planning and producing videos in Obsidian - Made 122 videos on YouTube this year, across four channels, using a system to keep track of it all - Shows how to plan and produce videos in Obsidian and set up a similar system for yourself [02:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=126) Creating a specific video template for easy workflow. - Using metadata and fantasy calendar for quick search in Vault. - Using unique template elements like embedding iframes and inline data view fields. [04:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=258) Using TubeBuddy to optimize video titles and content - TubeBuddy helps to analyze and optimize video titles for better performance - It is important to maintain authenticity and relevance in video content despite keyword scores [06:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=388) I use bullet points for reminders, but allow for improvisation while filming. - I start filming after preparing bullet points, but there's room for improvisation during filming. - I have a friend, Eve, who edits my videos. I upload them to Dropbox for editing. - We use frame.io to collaborate on edits, and I prioritize getting it done over perfection. [08:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=512) Workflow for video production and uploading on YouTube - Adding cards and pinned comment for relevant information - Using Rev for human captions and creating video chapters with timestamps [10:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=647) Creating a Kanban board in Obsidian to track and evolve video-making process - Using Obsidian to manage different video types and live streams with separate checklists and links - Utilizing Kanban plugin methodology for tracking and evolving the video creation process [12:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=776) Create a video content board with specific columns for video creation workflow. - The columns include: ideas, on deck, research or plan, film, editing prepping previewing, published, and process for marking cards as complete. - The video content board can use a specified template and note folder for organizing and creating new notes/cards. [15:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=912) Skillsha > [!note]+ Document Notes > Title: Video Production Workflow in Obsidian > > - - - > tags: #video #production #workflow #Obsidian > Author: Not mentioned in the provided content > Source: YouTube video transcript > Reference: Not provided > date created: 2023-01-14 12:30 > > - - - > <!-- deep-read:sections start --> ## 📝 Summary: This note discusses the video production workflow used by the author in Obsidian, covering pre-production, filming, editing, and post-production tasks. ## 📖 Main Content: - The author begins by highlighting the importance of having a system to manage the creation of videos, given their high volume of content production. - They emphasize the initial step of deciding what topic to create a video about, often drawing from personal interest and audience suggestions. - The author mentions their rigorous note-taking process, which serves as a foundation for video content creation. - A template is introduced as a starting point for video creation, containing metadata, an embedded video iframe, and an inline Dataview field. - The template is used to outline pre-production and post-production tasks, ensuring a systematic approach to video creation. - Pre-production includes creating thumbnails and titles, with the importance of titles for YouTube algorithm ranking highlighted. - The author prefers simple thumbnails and uses Canva for their creation. - They use Tube Buddy to score potential titles and avoid clickbait. - The structure of video content creation is explained, with a scripted hook and outro, while the middle section relies on bullet points. - The author collaborates with an editor for some videos and details the workflow of editing and reviewing videos. - Post-production activities involve adding video cards, captions, and timestamps for easy navigation. - The author stresses the importance of human-generated captions for better quality. - A checklist is provided for post-production tasks, including optimizing descriptions, adding end screens, and scheduling video releases. - The author also mentions promoting videos on platforms like Mastodon and LinkedIn. - Different types of videos, such as live streams, are briefly discussed, and specific templates are used for them. ## 🔮 Future Research: - Explore the impact of video titles on audience engagement and YouTube algorithm ranking. - Investigate the effectiveness of different thumbnail styles on click-through rates. - Analyze the impact of human-generated captions on video accessibility and viewer retention. - Examine the benefits of promoting videos on various social media platforms for audience reach and engagement. ## 🧪 Hypotheses: - Hypothesize that optimizing video titles based on keyword scores can lead to improved discoverability and viewer engagement. - Hypothesize that simple and visually appealing thumbnails are more effective in attracting viewers. - Hypothesize that human-generated captions enhance accessibility and viewer satisfaction, potentially leading to higher retention rates. - Hypothesize that promoting videos on multiple social media platforms increases audience reach and engagement. ## 📊 Methodology: - Conduct keyword research using tools like Tube Buddy to evaluate the impact of different titles on video performance. - Run A/B tests with various thumbnail designs to determine their effectiveness in attracting clicks. - Compare viewer engagement and retention between videos with human-generated captions and those with automatic captions. - Analyze the engagement metrics of videos promoted on different social media platforms to assess their impact. ## 💡 Implications: - The provided workflow offers a structured approach to video content creation in Obsidian, which can benefit content creators seeking organization and efficiency. - Understanding the importance of video titles, thumbnails, and captions can lead to improved video performance and audience engagement. - Promoting videos on various social media platforms can expand a creator's reach and connect with different audience segments. ## 📖 References: - Not applicable for this note. Short Summary for [My workflow for making videos with Obsidian](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA) by [Merlin](https://merlin.foyer.work/) Video Title: My Video Production Workflow using Obsidian [00:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=1) Planning and producing videos in Obsidian [02:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=126) Creating a specific video template for easy workflow. [04:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=258) Using TubeBuddy to optimize video titles and content [06:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=388) I use bullet points for reminders, but allow for improvisation while filming. [08:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=512) Workflow for video production and uploading on YouTube [10:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=647) Creating a Kanban board in Obsidian to track and evolve video-making process [12:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=776) Create a video content board with specific columns for video creation workflow. [15:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=912) Skillshare offers a variety of classes and learning paths for different skill levels. [17:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=1026) Skillshare offers classes from industry professionals and an active community. [18:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=1138) Customizing the calendar and categories for video scheduling [20:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=1256) Reprocessing videos back into my own Vault for better organization. --------------------------------- Detailed Summary for [My workflow for making videos with Obsidian](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA) by [Merlin](https://merlin.foyer.work/) Video Title: My Video Production Workflow using Obsidian [00:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=1) Planning and producing videos in Obsidian - Made 122 videos on YouTube this year, across four channels, using a system to keep track of it all - Shows how to plan and produce videos in Obsidian and set up a similar system for yourself [02:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=126) Creating a specific video template for easy workflow. - Using metadata and fantasy calendar for quick search in Vault. - Using unique template elements like embedding iframes and inline data view fields. [04:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=258) Using TubeBuddy to optimize video titles and content - TubeBuddy helps to analyze and optimize video titles for better performance - It is important to maintain authenticity and relevance in video content despite keyword scores [06:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=388) I use bullet points for reminders, but allow for improvisation while filming. - I start filming after preparing bullet points, but there's room for improvisation during filming. - I have a friend, Eve, who edits my videos. I upload them to Dropbox for editing. - We use frame.io to collaborate on edits, and I prioritize getting it done over perfection. [08:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=512) Workflow for video production and uploading on YouTube - Adding cards and pinned comment for relevant information - Using Rev for human captions and creating video chapters with timestamps [10:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=647) Creating a Kanban board in Obsidian to track and evolve video-making process - Using Obsidian to manage different video types and live streams with separate checklists and links - Utilizing Kanban plugin methodology for tracking and evolving the video creation process [12:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=776) Create a video content board with specific columns for video creation workflow. - The columns include: ideas, on deck, research or plan, film, editing prepping previewing, published, and process for marking cards as complete. - The video content board can use a specified template and note folder for organizing and creating new notes/cards. [15:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=912) Skillshare offers a variety of classes and learning paths for different skill levels. - You can find classes to start an email newsletter or use AI tools to boost productivity. - Learning paths provide a sequence of handpicked classes for beginners to advanced levels, covering a range of topics such as design, productivity, and growing a YouTube channel. [17:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=1026) Skillshare offers classes from industry professionals and an active community. - Classes cover a range of topics like Obsidian and productivity from experts like MKBHD and Thomas Frank. - First 500 people can get a free one-month trial to support the creator. [18:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=1138) Customizing the calendar and categories for video scheduling - Changing calendar settings to display videos and setting video categories - Demonstrating how to use command pane to open Fantasy Calendar and navigate through video database [20:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF6MnA6NvA&t=1256) Reprocessing videos back into my own Vault for better organization. - Integrating embedded videos within the notes for better reference. - Exploring different approaches of visual PKM for video cataloging. <!-- deep-read:sections end --> ## Highlights - and then see from there what videos I've created on it. Shout out to Zsolt Viczian, ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hma2bgk1trz2yk6ntyhk50vp))