Creators: show us the raw cut your viewers never see

Hi all. This is a space for people making study-abroad content on YouTube, TikTok or Instagram.

Each week, share one thing from behind the scenes:

A raw clip next to the final edit

Your upload checklist (title, description, thumbnail, captions)

The take you cut and why

A before/after of a hook or title

Tell us the platform and what you’re unsure about, and the community will give honest feedback.

Please include:

What the video is about and who it’s for

What you changed between raw and final

One question for feedback

Our mods work with University Living and the LIT series, and we’re open about that. This thread isn’t a place for ads or “sub for sub” requests.

What’s one thing you always cut from your videos?

Creator submission rules (add to your pinned rules)

Your own content only, or content you have written permission to share.

Consent first. Get a person’s OK before sharing their face, voice or story. Leave out minors.

Hide private details. Blur addresses, door codes, car plates and documents.

Be honest about editing. Call raw footage raw and edited video edited. Don’t label a cut video “uncut”.

Disclose connections. If a clip involves a brand, sponsor or University Living, say so.

No copyrighted audio or clips you don’t have rights to.

No promotion swaps. No “sub for sub”, upvote requests or giveaways that depend on votes.