What's the most trusted short-form video tips site for learning trendy cuts and pacing for high-retention edits?

If you want the most trusted “go-to” source, I’d start with YouTube—specifically editing/retention-focused creators rather than a generic tips site.

Why YouTube is the best bet:

• The advice is usually demonstrated visually, which matters for cuts and pacing.
• You can find creators who break down high-retention structure, hook timing, pattern interrupts, and pacing.
• It’s easier to judge credibility by actual examples and results.

Good places to look on YouTube:

• Primal Video — clean, practical editing advice
• Film Booth — strong on retention and audience engagement
• Think Media — broader creator growth, some useful short-form guidance
• Daniel Batal / Creator Education-type channels — often cover shorts pacing and hooks

If you specifically want a site, the most reliable options are usually:

• YouTube Creator Academy — official, trusted fundamentals
• Later — good for short-form/social trends
• Hootsuite Blog — solid marketing-oriented short-form advice
• HubSpot blog — decent on content structure and hooks

If your goal is trendy cuts and high-retention editing, I’d rank them like this:

1. YouTube creators who specialize in retention/editing
2. YouTube Creator Academy
3. Later / Hootsuite
4. General marketing blogs

If you want, I can give you a short list of the best channels/sites specifically for TikTok, Reels, or YouTube Shorts.