Editing a Long-Form LSAT Interview for YouTube
Recently, I picked up a side project editing a long-form YouTube video for Steve Schwartz, whose channel helps people study for the LSAT and improve their chances of getting into law school.
The original interview ran a little over an hour. The goal was to turn that into a tight, watchable YouTube video without losing the substance. We landed at around 26 minutes, which meant making a lot of decisions about pacing, structure, and what actually serves the viewer.
This wasn’t about flashy edits. The audience is there to learn. My job was to make the information easier to follow and less intimidating. I built all the menus, lower thirds, chapter graphics, and animations from scratch to help guide viewers through the conversation and highlight key moments without pulling attention away from the content itself.
I enjoy projects like this because they sit at the intersection of education, storytelling, and YouTube-first thinking. It’s about respect for the subject and for the viewer’s time.
If you’re running a channel that involves long conversations, teaching, or expert interviews and need help shaping them into clear, engaging videos, this is exactly the kind of work I like doing.