Video recording, Editing, Storytelling, and Content Creation.
This video is part of my ongoing YouTube series where I play Backrooms: Escape Together, a multiplayer horror survival game. In this episode, we dive into Level 3, get completely lost in the maze-like environment, and try to survive with pure panic and bad flashlight management.
I recorded and edited this entire episode, shaping the chaotic gameplay into something fast-paced, humorous, and easy to follow. My goal was to capture the tension of survival horror while balancing it with meme-able, high-energy commentary.
This episode is part of a series that blends horror gameplay with comedic storytelling. I was inspired by creators like Ludwig and CoryxKenshin, who mix high-energy edits with funny punchlines. Before editing, I rewatched the footage and flagged key moments: player chaos, NPC interactions, scream-worthy jump scares, and funny dialogue.
I wanted to maintain the feeling of “being lost in a game,” but in a way that’s digestible and fun to watch. That meant cutting long pauses, highlighting confusion, and adding zoom-ins or sound effects to emphasize key reactions.
I created a bright, exaggerated thumbnail using Photoshop, emphasizing expressions and location to increase click-through rate. The title mimics the chaotic tone of the video, while still giving some context for the game level.
In addition to the full-length episode, I also created a short-form edit designed specifically for platforms like YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok.
I edited the short with a vertical-first mindset, tightening reactions and trimming every beat for maximum punch. I used hard cuts, light zooms, and audio emphasis to keep the viewer’s attention from second one. The focus was to make the moment understandable (and funny) even to someone unfamiliar with the game.
Why It Matters:
Shorts like this are crucial for discoverability and engagement. They act as mini-trailers for the full episode and are a great way to test what moments resonate with a wider audience.
Every video I make teaches me something new. This one helped sharpen my sense of pacing, especially when working with raw footage from chaotic multiplayer games. I also got better at compressing moments into a coherent narrative arc: intro → build-up → disaster → laugh track.
