42 Must-Have Would You Rather Post Ideas for Video Editing Communities

Struggling to spark lively conversations in your video editing community? Would You Rather questions are a proven way to ignite playful debates and creative thinking. Use these ready-to-go templates to make your discussions more engaging and fun.

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Why This Works

Would You Rather questions are powerful because they present intriguing choices that prompt members to imagine themselves in unique scenarios. This playful format lowers barriers to participation and encourages even quieter members to weigh in. The simplicity and creativity of the choices foster lighthearted debate, helping build camaraderie and a sense of belonging within the community.

For video editors, these questions tap into shared experiences and dreams, connecting members through their passion for storytelling and technical creativity. By inviting people to explain their reasoning, you also encourage deeper engagement and knowledge sharing. Ultimately, Would You Rather posts make your space feel welcoming, active, and full of fresh ideas.

42 Ready-to-Use Templates

1

Would you rather edit a blockbuster action film or an award-winning documentary? Why?

💡 Example: "Would you rather edit a blockbuster action film or an award-winning documentary? Why?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #genre #career #creative
2

Would you rather work with endless raw footage or super tight deadlines?

💡 Example: "Would you rather work with endless raw footage or super tight deadlines?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #workflow #challenges
3

Would you rather only use jump cuts or only use fade transitions in all your edits?

💡 Example: "Would you rather only use jump cuts or only use fade transitions in all your edits?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #technique #style
4

Would you rather edit using only a keyboard or only a mouse?

💡 Example: "Would you rather edit using only a keyboard or only a mouse?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #tools #workflow
5

Would you rather lose your project file or all your sound effects library?

💡 Example: "Would you rather lose your project file or all your sound effects library? Explain why."

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #painpoint #files
6

Would you rather edit a viral 60-second video or a full-length indie film?

💡 Example: "Would you rather edit a viral 60-second video or a full-length indie film?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #length #projecttype
7

Would you rather work solo on a small project or as part of a big editing team?

💡 Example: "Would you rather work solo on a small project or as part of a big editing team?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #teamwork #process
8

Would you rather have unlimited plugins or unlimited hardware upgrades?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have unlimited plugins or unlimited hardware upgrades? Tell us why!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #tech #resources
9

Would you rather color grade all day or audio mix all night?

💡 Example: "Would you rather color grade all day or audio mix all night?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #postproduction #skills
10

Would you rather only edit comedy or only edit horror for a year?

💡 Example: "Would you rather only edit comedy or only edit horror for a year?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #genre #challenge
11

Would you rather have perfect client feedback or creative freedom on every project?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have perfect client feedback or creative freedom on every project? Share your pick!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #clients #creativity
12

Would you rather work on edits nobody sees or edits everyone critiques?

💡 Example: "Would you rather work on edits nobody sees or edits everyone critiques?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #audience #exposure
13

Would you rather only use royalty-free music or compose your own for every video?

💡 Example: "Would you rather only use royalty-free music or compose your own for every video?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #music #choices
14

Would you rather edit on your favorite software forever or try a new one every year?

💡 Example: "Would you rather edit on your favorite software forever or try a new one every year?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #software #habits
15

Would you rather edit videos with no coffee breaks or edit with constant interruptions?

💡 Example: "Would you rather edit videos with no coffee breaks or edit with constant interruptions? Why?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #workflow #focus
16

Would you rather master motion graphics or be a pro at sound design?

💡 Example: "Would you rather master motion graphics or be a pro at sound design?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #skills #career
17

Would you rather edit videos for your favorite YouTuber or a Hollywood director?

💡 Example: "Would you rather edit videos for your favorite YouTuber or a Hollywood director? Let us know!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #aspiration #career
18

Would you rather only edit videos in black and white or only in slow motion?

💡 Example: "Would you rather only edit videos in black and white or only in slow motion?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #style #challenge
19

Would you rather have infinite storage or the fastest render times?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have infinite storage or the fastest render times? Pick one!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #hardware #workflow
20

Would you rather edit a film with no script or footage shot out of order?

💡 Example: "Would you rather edit a film with no script or footage shot out of order?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #challenge #process
21

Would you rather only use stock footage or only use footage you film yourself?

💡 Example: "Would you rather only use stock footage or only use footage you film yourself?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #footage #creative
22

Would you rather edit with a noisy background or a slow computer?

💡 Example: "Would you rather edit with a noisy background or a slow computer?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #environment #workflow
23

Would you rather always meet deadlines but sacrifice quality or always have delays but deliver perfection?

💡 Example: "Would you rather always meet deadlines but sacrifice quality or always have delays but deliver perfection? Share your reasoning!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #deadlines #quality
24

Would you rather edit on a dual monitor setup or with an ultra-wide screen?

💡 Example: "Would you rather edit on a dual monitor setup or with an ultra-wide screen?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #hardware #setup
25

Would you rather edit with unlimited coffee or unlimited snacks?

💡 Example: "Would you rather edit with unlimited coffee or unlimited snacks?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #fun #workflow
26

Would you rather only edit music videos or only edit commercials for a year?

💡 Example: "Would you rather only edit music videos or only edit commercials for a year?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #genre #career
27

Would you rather never use keyboard shortcuts or never use effects?

💡 Example: "Would you rather never use keyboard shortcuts or never use effects?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #workflow #tools
28

Would you rather have your edits go viral or win an editing award?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have your edits go viral or win an editing award?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #success #recognition
29

Would you rather edit a 24-hour livestream or a 2-minute cinematic trailer?

💡 Example: "Would you rather edit a 24-hour livestream or a 2-minute cinematic trailer?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #challenge #projecttype
30

Would you rather only use royalty-free stock footage or only use user-generated content?

💡 Example: "Would you rather only use royalty-free stock footage or only use user-generated content?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #footage #resources
31

Would you rather get feedback from peers or from clients only?

💡 Example: "Would you rather get feedback from peers or from clients only?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #feedback #community
32

Would you rather edit a video with no timeline markers or no undo button?

💡 Example: "Would you rather edit a video with no timeline markers or no undo button?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #tools #challenge
33

Would you rather have perfect audio but shaky video, or perfect video but messy audio?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have perfect audio but shaky video, or perfect video but messy audio? Why?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #quality #tradeoff
34

Would you rather edit with only one hand or edit blindfolded for ten minutes?

💡 Example: "Would you rather edit with only one hand or edit blindfolded for ten minutes? Share your answer!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #challenge #fun
35

Would you rather have your edits featured in a film festival or in a viral meme?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have your edits featured in a film festival or in a viral meme?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #recognition #career
36

Would you rather always work on inspiring projects with little pay or boring projects with high pay?

💡 Example: "Would you rather always work on inspiring projects with little pay or boring projects with high pay?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #career #motivation
37

Would you rather edit on a laptop at the beach or a desktop in a cozy studio?

💡 Example: "Would you rather edit on a laptop at the beach or a desktop in a cozy studio?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #environment #fun
38

Would you rather collaborate with your editing idol or mentor a new editor?

💡 Example: "Would you rather collaborate with your editing idol or mentor a new editor?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #community #growth
39

Would you rather only edit vertical videos or only edit widescreen videos forever?

💡 Example: "Would you rather only edit vertical videos or only edit widescreen videos forever?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #format #challenge
40

Would you rather spend extra time on color correction or on sound syncing?

💡 Example: "Would you rather spend extra time on color correction or on sound syncing?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #workflow #postproduction
41

Would you rather use only free editing software or use paid tools with limited features?

💡 Example: "Would you rather use only free editing software or use paid tools with limited features?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #software #resources
42

Would you rather edit with no internet forever or with no backup drives?

💡 Example: "Would you rather edit with no internet forever or with no backup drives? Why?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #storage #connectivity

How to Use These Templates

To use these templates, simply copy and paste a question into your community platform of choice. Personalize the introduction if desired, and encourage members to not only choose but also explain their reasoning. Rotate through different scenarios to keep things fresh, and consider featuring standout responses to inspire others to join in. These templates work great as weekly prompts, icebreakers, or quick engagement boosts during slow periods.

Best Practices

  • Keep questions lighthearted and avoid divisive or overly technical topics.
  • Encourage members to share the 'why' behind their choice for richer discussion.
  • Mix up topics between technical, creative, and fun scenarios.
  • Tag or mention members to invite specific voices into the conversation.
  • Use eye-catching visuals or emojis to make your posts stand out.

All Platforms Tips

On all platforms, keep questions concise and visually clear. Use emojis or media (like a split image) to make options pop. Pin or highlight posts for better visibility, and reply to early responders to fuel further conversation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can Would You Rather templates increase engagement?

They prompt fun debates and personal stories, making it easy for members to join in and share their opinions.

Are these questions suitable for all experience levels?

Yes, they are designed to be inclusive and spark conversation among beginners and seasoned editors alike.

How often should I post Would You Rather prompts?

Weekly is ideal, but you can use them anytime you need a quick engagement boost or a fun break.

Can I modify these templates for my community's needs?

Absolutely. Feel free to personalize or adapt questions to fit your community's tone and interests.

What if a question sparks debate or disagreement?

Encourage respectful discussion and remind members that all answers are valid in these fun, hypothetical scenarios.

Should I include a call-to-action with each post?

Adding a CTA can help, especially for deeper engagement, but the format works well even without one.

Are these templates suitable for use on all platforms?

Yes, these templates are platform-agnostic and can be posted on forums, social media, or chat communities.

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