
Welcome to my blog!
New blog posts every week about YouTube, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Productivity, and Mindset.
Time is running out
I’ve been thinking a lot about how we sometimes wait for the perfect moment to start something big.
We want to "get it right" from the start, we want to think things through, and we want to avoid mistakes by starting too early.
But “waiting for the right moment” is not what will help you reach your goal. Rather the opposite. In this blog post I will explain why.
Did you know this about YouTube?
YouTube started back in 2005. The platform was very different back then and a lot has changed. Most people don't know that YouTube actually started out as a dating platform.
Yes, it’s true. But where are we now?
How to right-align text in After Effects (with responsive background)
How do you right-align a text with a background in Adobe After Effects so that the background grows to the left when you add more text? That’s what I will show you in this tutorial.
What EVERY creator has (without knowing it)
What is your association with the word "system"?
Let me guess: Boring, repetitive, corporate, limited, mundane, robotic...
The words productivity and systems don't sound super exciting.
However, those are key components for any type of journey that you will embark on as a high-achieving content creator.
How to align rows of text in After Effects
If you want to evenly align multiple rows of text in Adobe After Effects, it is very simple. In this short blog post I will tell you how.
How to move the playhead in After Effects (with the keyboard)
There are a couple of ways to move the playhead inside your composition in Adobe After Effects. I will first show you the most obvious ways of doing it but then also some keyboard shortcuts that can save you some time.
5 years of freelancing - These were the steps I took
It was a big decision for me (as an introvert) to start freelancing. I knew deep down that I wanted to create something of my own but I had a ton of questions circulating in my head:
How does it work? How do I find clients? Do I have to do cold-calling? How do I handle invoices and taxes? Will I have the confidence and self-discipline that I need?
5 things I wish I knew about focus
Maximizing your focus is an essential part of being a content creator when... Coming up with ideas, writing out scripts, filming videos, editing, marketing/distributing etc... Video creation takes a lot of time. Simply "working more" is not the solution. Instead, you want to get the most out of every minute you spend working.
How to create paper fold out animation Premiere Pro
Do you want to know the quickest way to create a paper fold out animation in Adobe Premiere Pro, just like Ali Abdaal or Dan Mace? That’s what I will show you in this blog post.
How to remove handles in Premiere Pro
If you want to remove the handles around your keyframes in Adobe Premiere Pro, you can easily do that, either in the “Effect Controls” window or in the timeline. Read this blog post to learn how.
Are you a decision-making athlete?
Last week, I heard something that really resonated with me. Creators are decision making athletes. Much of your responsibility as a creator lies in prioritising and making the right decisions.
You are probably doing enough, but are you doing the right things?
How to build confidence on camera
Confidence can be one of the hardest things to build as a content creator. Especially as an introvert (like myself). But it's very rewarding when you do. (Further down in this blogpost I'll share 5 benefits of improving your “on camera confidence”. 👇)
Move faster by slowing down
Starting your content creation journey can be exciting. You have decided on a niche/direction based on your skills and interests. You have a publishing schedule to commit to. You have gotten an initial confidence boost from your traction. Well done! The first step is complete. A lot of people doesn't even start. But then... you get ahead of yourself...
I changed my life in 6 months (this is how)
Often, the biggest obstacle between a person and their dream life is their mindset. Humans are curious creatures. We like to make sense of the world. We like to label things, connect the dots, fill in the gaps, and we draw conclusions based on previous experience. So when we don't have the experience or the knowledge in a certain area, the conclusion starts with words like...
How to export with proxies in Adobe Premiere Pro
When exporting a video inside Adobe Premiere Pro, you can decide if you want to export it with the original footage or with proxy files. This option is easier now thanks to a little checkbox option.
How I reached 3 years of weekly uploads (and 5 million views)
3 years ago, I was struggling to create videos consistently. But last week, I hit 5 000 000 views on my YouTube channel (mostly thanks to just that: consistency). Another important thing that got me there? Alignment. In this blog post, I will share how I created alignment for my YouTube channel and what 3 things you need in order to reach 5 million views.
How to cut a song at any point in Premiere Pro
Did you know that you can end a song at any point in Adobe Premiere Pro and make it sound good? There is a clever technique that you can apply that makes this very easy.
Don't just "work hard" (do this instead)
Do you know what you are working for?
Or what you want to reach?
Or more importantly: How you want your days to look like?
In this blog post, I will talk about why “working hard” simply is not enough.
How I reach milestones
I just reached 3 milestones I'm super proud of:
🏆 16 000 subscribers on YouTube
🏆 5 000 000 views on YouTube
🏆 Launching my online program "Streamlined Creator"
Looking back to this time last year, I can see how much I've grown. It's easy to recognize other people’s big leaps and feel overwhelmed, when they are in fact just the result of countless small steps.
Small actions, big results (why you need to start today)
Want to become a full-time creator? 🎞️ Want to work remotely and double (or triple) your income? 💰 Want to sit at a pool, under a palm tree, with your laptop? 🌴💻 Want to travel the world with just a camera and your camera and your backpack? 📸🎒 All of this is possible, so why are you not doing it? Ok, let's break this down.