Don't try to invent every animation from scratch.
Learn recurring motion patterns and build a mental library.
The more patterns you recognize, the faster you can find the right solution instead of staring at an empty timeline.
One editing lesson I learned late: pick the music before building graphics.
Music sets the rhythm and mood. It's much easier to design visuals around the track than force a track to match finished visuals.
A good edit shouldn't make you think about the editing every five seconds.
It should help you follow the story, understand the point and stay interested without feeling like the video is trying too hard.
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Don't automatically listen to someone because they have money, followers or a fancy title.
Look at the logic.
Listen to experts within their actual field.
And always ask: “Is this person qualified to talk about this?”
Knowledge matters most when it's applied.
Before copying animations, study the layout.
Look at edits you like and ignore the motion for a moment.
Study spacing, hierarchy and balance.
If the structure works without animation, the final motion will usually feel much cleaner.