This case study explores how one content creator’s decision to outsource video editing saved his channel and transformed his entire content creation approach. Jerry’s journey from late-night editing sessions to tripling his output offers valuable insights for creators at any stage who might wonder: “Is it time to stop doing everything myself?”
Jerry Gomes runs “The Print House,” a YouTube channel focused on 3D printing with over 37,000 subscribers. Despite his extensive engineering background and video creation experience dating back to 2009, Jerry struggled with burnout due to content production demands.
While “The Print House” represents Jerry’s first serious attempt at building a sustainable YouTube presence, spending up to 15 hours editing each video, on top of his full-time job, proved unsustainable. This grueling schedule began undermining the passion that motivated him to create content, raising the question of what might happen if he could delegate the editing process and focus solely on his expertise and creative vision.
The challenge
The editing bottleneck.
Despite his technical background and engineering mindset, Jerry struggled significantly with video editing. He admitted that he wasn’t an editor for video or photos. He explained that he might have two hours of footage to make a 15-minute video, which was normal, but the whole process could take 8 to 10 hours or more. This time investment became increasingly unsustainable as his channel grew, especially since YouTube wasn’t his primary occupation.
Quality and consistency issues.
Jerry’s self-edited videos lacked the professional polish and brand consistency he envisioned. Consistency was a big issue for him: title sequences throughout videos and on-screen pop-up texts. If he wanted to annotate something on screen, being an inexperienced editor, he’d just click the T key in Premiere Pro, type whatever he wanted, and it might be white or black, stuck at the bottom or top of the screen. It would just pop up and disappear—nothing fancy.
Personal impact.
The demands of editing were taking a serious toll on Jerry’s well-being. He revealed that he would be awake until 2 or 3 in the morning doing editing. So when he woke up, the editing was done, but he’d only had four hours of sleep versus 8 or 9 hours. And naturally, he would wake up groggy because he had just done all this work.
Failed solutions.
Before Vidpros, Jerry considered other options but found them problematic. He had looked into Fiverr, but felt that those editors’ goal was high-volume editing. They wanted to take on every job because they didn’t know when their next job would come. He didn’t feel like a real customer to them; he was just someone passing by.
Jerry was also concerned about quality control with freelancers. He felt that one revision was not enough, and two revisions were not enough. Often, three, four, or five revisions weren’t enough either.
He explained that if he uploaded assets for a video, he didn’t upload them today for the editor to work on next week. He uploaded them today so they can start working on them.
The decision process
Jerry’s turning point came after a heart-to-heart conversation with another 3D printing YouTuber.
When the podcast ended, he and the other creator chatted for 10-15 minutes. The creator asked if Jerry had considered outsourcing his video editing. Jerry responded that it was too expensive and he couldn’t do that. The other creator pointed out that Jerry was a social media face, which he enjoyed the most. The only reason he was editing his videos was that he had to.
This conversation helped Jerry recognize that his time would be better spent leveraging his expertise and personality rather than struggling with editing.
However, he still had concerns. Jerry asked the other creators if their videos still felt like their own, even though they didn’t edit them. When Jerry was editing his videos, despite grinding through the 8-15 hours per video, there was a massive sense of pride when the video was done. He was scared that delegating would make his content feel commercialized.
The deciding factor.
Ultimately, cost was Jerry’s most significant consideration. He acknowledged that cost was the deciding factor. His monthly expenses weren’t cheap, and Vidpros was easily the highest cost. He could be priced out easily, as video editors could easily price him.
After examining Vidpros’ free trial, Jerry found the service affordable and valuable compared to alternatives. He mentioned that he believed a 14-day free trial was a considerable expense for his channel. He didn’t know if it was going to be for him.
But being able to upload his assets and script, say, “This is everything,” go to sleep, and wake up with content edited for him was a huge stress relief.
The solution
Jerry partnered with Vidpros for professional video editing services, which provided him with:
A dedicated editor who learned his style and brand preferences.
Fast turnaround times aligned with his workflow.
Unlimited revisions to ensure quality and satisfaction.
Access to stock footage for enhanced production value.
User-friendly collaboration tools like Frame.io.
The implementation process.
The transition wasn’t immediate. It took time for Jerry and his editor to establish a productive workflow.
Jerry described how it took between 5 and 7 videos and about two and a half months for him and his editor to understand what he wanted for the brand. Even Jerry didn’t understand what he wanted because he didn’t know the capabilities.
This adjustment period was crucial for developing the consistency and quality Jerry had been missing. He explained that when he talks to his editor, he can say he wants additional text on the bottom of the screen, and the editor already knows what to do.
The editor puts in that graphic with text, and it fades in, flies in with a sound effect, or flies out with a sound effect. It feels like a Print House video.
The results
Reclaimed time and energy.
With Vidpros handling his editing, Jerry regained 8-15 hours per video, time he now invests in creating more content and developing new ideas. Jerry noted that using Vidpros allows him to do things he otherwise would not, producing more content than without Vidpros.
Expanded content formats.
Jerry has diversified his content strategy beyond long-form videos.
He shared that he’s asked his editor to make blooper videos—short 3-5 minute videos in which the editor compiles Jerry’s funny mistakes throughout the last 3-6 months. That’s not something Jerry would do himself.
He’s also ventured into short-form content.
Jerry explained that before Vidpros, he made dedicated short content, but never actually extracted shorts from his long-format videos. Now he can ask his editor to take a 15-minute video and reformat it into five 30-second videos for YouTube shorts.
Improved video performance.
His professionally edited videos have achieved significantly better viewership. Jerry revealed that he has videos that his editor has edited that have over 60,000 views. He would never have been able to edit these videos, or probably would never have done as well if they had.
Professional growth.
The partnership has allowed Jerry to focus on what he does best—reviewing products, creating demonstrations, and sharing his expertise.
Jerry can now open products sooner, see the technology sooner, and do what he wants more rapidly. He has products in boxes on the wall, just in a queue waiting to be opened and played with. If he had to edit the videos, those boxes would take longer to open.
Personal wellbeing.
Perhaps most importantly, Jerry has experienced a significant improvement in his quality of life. He stated that he’s easily 100% a much happier, more productive content creator, without a doubt.
Challenges and adjustments
Despite the overall positive experience, the transition wasn’t without challenges:
Letting go of control.
Jerry initially struggled with the idea of handing over creative control. He had to learn to let go and give his footage to someone else.
Learning curve.
Both Jerry and his editor needed time to establish an effective workflow. Jerry described the tools they use with Vidpros—they use Frame.io. He didn’t even know what it was. But he uploads the content, and there’s the entire video. He can tag precise timestamps in the video and say, “Hey, I want this to be different,” or “Put this B-roll footage here.”
Maintaining brand identity.
Ensuring his videos still felt authentic was a significant concern. Jerry emphasized that he scripts, records, and films the B-roll for his video. He explains to the editor how he would like the video edited. And what do you know, it still feels like his video after all this.
The future
Jerry sees Vidpros as a permanent part of his content creation strategy. He believes his channel would die if someone weren’t editing his videos. That’s just how important it is to him at this point.
With more time to focus on content creation, Jerry has ambitious goals.
He would like the channel to double its growth from last year. He has a few ideas, and they’ll see if he can put them into effect. From experience, he knows what his viewers like, so he can shift more towards those kinds of videos.
Key takeaways
For content creators
Recognize your strengths and weaknesses. Jerry is a social media face. He’s best at being a 3D printing expert and a sociable person on the computer.
Calculate the actual cost of doing everything. You can get monetized for three times the footage if you upload it three times. The more content is uploaded, the lower the price offset is.
Value consistency in branding. When viewers watch this video, and they watch your video in two weeks and three weeks, it all feels like your video.
Overcome the fear of delegation. Jerry was scared that delegating that task would just feel like some commercialized something, but it doesn’t.
Expect an adjustment period. It took between 5 and 7 videos and about two and a half months to get Jerry’s editor and him to understand what he wanted.
For businesses considering video editing services
Start with a free trial. Uploading assets and scripts, saying, ‘This is everything,’ going to sleep, and waking up with edited content is huge stress relief.
Look for dedicated support. With Vidpros, you get a dedicated editor. Jerry knows his editor, and his editor knows him, and he knows Jerry’s style.
Value consistent communication. Jerry receives an email once every 5-6 weeks to check up on him and see if everything’s okay. When customer relations are good, it just feels good.
Consider time zone advantages. It is terrific to upload content at bedtime and then wake up with a revision.
Assess the complete value proposition. It’s not necessarily the time saved, but Vidpros allows Jerry to do things he otherwise would not do.
Conclusion
Jerry’s experience demonstrates how delegating video editing can transform a content creator’s productivity, quality, and personal satisfaction. By partnering with Vidpros, he reclaimed his passion for content creation while significantly expanding his channel’s reach and capabilities.
Jerry advises that it is a no-brainer if you want to focus on your niche and produce the highest-quality content and more quantity. He didn’t start creating content because he was an editor. He started posting content because he liked the content and the topic.
For content creators feeling overwhelmed by editing demands, Jerry’s journey offers a compelling example of how the right partnership can remove barriers to growth and restore the joy of creation.
Don’t let editing bottlenecks limit your creative potential. Follow Jerry’s lead and discover how Vidpros can help you achieve consistency, quality, and work-life balance. Book a call with the team today!
