Hayden Hillier-Smith

I'm Hayden Hillier-Smith. I break down what makes good editing, pulling back the curtain on how editors make the choices to keep YOU, THE AUDIENCE, engaged.

Community Track

Live Podcast: The Editing Podcast

Location: ROOM 213

Thursday, June 27

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Featuring: Jordan Orme, Hayden Hillier-Smith

Jordan Orme is a video editor that has worked with Justin Bieber, Post Malone, Nike, Amazon Prime, and many more. Hayden Hillier-Smith is a leader in digital video editing with a client list that includes household names like Logan Paul and MrBeast. Together they are The Editing Podcast: a podcast for video editors by video editors — because editing is in our lives more than ever. Join them for this live episode as they highlight the editors whose timelines have changed the world.

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Creator Track

From Creator to CEO: Building Your Dream Team

Location: Room 202

Thursday, June 27

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

Featuring: Hayden Hillier-Smith, Sherry Wong, JT Casey and more

Every creator’s journey starts the same. You spend days upon days filming, scriptwriting, designing, and editing — all by yourself. Eventually, a crucial juncture arises: hire a team and embrace delegation or face burnout. Get tips from some of the fastest-growing creators on how and when to make your first hire, scaling content, and sourcing talent for your team. On the flip side, hear about the experiences of those who have worked with some of the biggest creators in the world — the good, the bad, and everything in-between. Remember, your favorite creators have embraced teamwork — it’s time you do, too.

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Community Track

How to Edit Like an Artist (& Still Make Money on YouTube)

Location: Trending Stage

Thursday, June 27

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Featuring: Colin and Samir, Hayden Hillier-Smith

Colin and Samir interview Hayden Hillier-Smith about the intersection of artistry and entrepreneurship on YouTube. As filmmakers with 10+ years of experience, they've all found the balance between retention editing and creative expression. Colin, Samir, and Hayden will discuss editing as a creative practice, what sets great editors apart, and how to balance the demands of YouTube with the desire to make art.

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Creator Track

From Raw Footage to Masterpiece: The Power of Editing

Location: Room 210

Friday, June 28

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Featuring: Hayden Hillier-Smith, Ash Xu, Kara Lewis and more

Any editor can tell you that editing has the transformative power to mold a single piece of video into a plethora of genres and emotional journeys. From meticulous footage cuts and the addition of sound effects to the strategic layering of background music, learn from these editing masters how to infuse your vlogs with the magic of captivating storytelling.

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Community Track

Standby Meet & Greet

Location: Hall D - Meet & Greet Hall

Saturday, June 29

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Featuring: HappyKelli, Briel Adams-Wheatley, Kinigra Deon and more

HappyKelli - Queue 2, Pro Photo

Briel Adams - Wheatley - Queue 4, Pro Photo

Kinigra Deon - Queue 5, Pro Photo

Nevada - Queue 9, Pro Photo

Mercury Stardust - Queue 11, Selfie/Autograph

Hayden Hillier-smith - Queue 12, Selfie/Autograph

All standby meet & greets will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis and have limited capacities. If you’d like to join the standby line for this session, enter the Meet & Greet Hall through Lobby D, head to the Meet & Greet Standby Desk, and let staff know which session you’d like to attend.

The standby line will close 30 minutes after the session start time


 

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