Aspect Ratio in Film From Past to Present
Welcome to another Film Editing Pro tutorial! In this post, our trainer, Leon, is going to dive deep into the topic of Aspect Ratios. What…
The 4D Editor: Techniques for Showing the Passage of Time
All editors work in four dimensions. The 3D visual space of the footage...and the 4th dimension of time. As we all know, to improve the…
How to Edit Faster Using Effects Templates
This quick edit tip will make you a more efficient editor. Make it a habit to save commonly used effects and plugin settings. These could…
How to Start a Cut: The 5 “Edit Drivers”
This quick edit tip will create a solid foundation for your edit. Watch the video (or read the transcript below) and find out how to…
Smooth Your Scene Transitions with a Sound Bridge
What's a great way to create smooth transitions between scenes? By using audio to bridge them! Watch the video to find out how or read…
Music Editing Timing Tips to Control Pacing & Intensity
If you want a powerful way to manipulate your audience’s emotions, time your music editing for maximum impact. Music activates every known part of the…
Sound Design: Editing Tones, Drones & Music
Sometimes when you’re editing, you’ll find that the footage doesn’t necessarily need a full score of melodic music to serve the story and the emotion.…
Tips for Editing Source Music
When you want your music, or, for that matter, any sound, to live inside the environment of your piece, use a combination of EQ and…
Tutorial: How to get your “Quarantine Discount” on Adobe CC
I'm not sure if you've heard, but Adobe is offering a pretty great discount on their subscription during all of this COVID-19 craziness. Basically, you…
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…