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Olivia Abtahi

YA author and filmmaker. Her latest novel, Perfectly Parvin, won the SCBWI Honor and the latest film she edited, "This Land," Won Vimeo Staff Pick of the Year. She lives in Denver, Colorado, with her husband and daughter.

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Olivia Abtahi

YA author and filmmaker. Her latest novel, Perfectly Parvin, won the SCBWI Honor and the latest film she edited, "This Land," Won Vimeo Staff Pick of the Year. She lives in Denver, Colorado, with her husband and daughter.

Olivia Abtahi

YA author and filmmaker. Her latest novel, Perfectly Parvin, won the SCBWI Honor and the latest film she edited, "This Land," Won Vimeo Staff Pick of the Year. She lives in Denver, Colorado, with her husband and daughter.
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Olivia Abtahi • Jul 14, 2025
Master YouTube Shorts that actually get more views in 2026
Learn how to make YouTube Shorts that hold attention. See what the first second has to do, why loops matter, and how to cut them from long footage.
Olivia Abtahi • Jul 14, 2025
Video production process: plan your project in 2026
Learn the video production process stage by stage. Build a realistic timeline, plan pre-production properly, and cut the work that lands in the edit.
Olivia Abtahi • Apr 29, 2025
B-roll footage explained: a complete guide in 2026
B-roll is the supplemental footage that covers your main shot. Learn how to plan, shoot, and cut it in so your edits hide jump cuts and hold attention.
Olivia Abtahi • Apr 29, 2025
How to build the ultimate YouTube studio setup in 2026
A YouTube studio setup covers camera, lighting, audio, and background for consistent video. Learn the essentials and edit footage in Descript.
Olivia Abtahi • Dec 18, 2023
How to upload YouTube Shorts: A complete guide
YouTube Shorts are vertical clips under 60 seconds built for fast, repeatable reach. Learn what actually works, then cut and caption Shorts in Descript.
Olivia Abtahi • Nov 08, 2022
How do you know when a video is done?
How do you know when a video is done? Creators describe the signals that mean stop, and why a deadline set upfront beats judging in the moment.

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