Editing 101: Avoid Cheesy Video Effects
This quick edit tip is about video effects. As a working editor, if your transition between shots is an expanding heart shape...or a page curl...or…
Why You Need Dual Monitors for Editing
Two is better than one. Two monitors that is. Sure, you can edit using only one monitor and, let’s face it, sometimes you have to.…
How to Cut Smoother Dialogue Using Room Tone & Ambience
Knowing how to polish up your audio is hugely important to the dialogue editing process. Whether you’re passing your final audio mix along to a…
How to Choose the Best Video Editing Computer in 2020
If your current editing system is feeling a bit sluggish or you’re looking to dive into newer 4k and 8k workflows, it might be a…
Why You Should Avoid Parallel Cuts & How to Add Variety to Your Edits
This editing tip is a classic one that bears repeating. Avoid parallel cuts unless you’ve made a conscious decision to deploy them. So what are…