Film Scoring: How to Compose an Orchestral Music Cue
As editors, part of our job is harnessing the power of music to create a wide range of emotions and tones in a cut. After all,…
An Introduction to Using Keyframes in Premiere Pro
Working with keyframes in Adobe Premiere Pro is quite easy once you learn a few of the basics. And thankfully, learning the basics takes no…
The Editor’s Guide to Working With Still Images in Premiere Pro
Still images are widely used in documentaries, news stories, show openers, wedding videos, corporate movies and other video productions, and Premiere Pro has very good…
How to Create Sync Maps and Multicam Sequences in Premiere Pro
Today we've got an incredibly useful editing tutorial from guest writer Brian Levin. In this article, you'll learn step-by-step how to create an audio/video sync map and set up…
Increasing Your Productivity In The Edit Bay
Ever struggle with 'editor's block' or just can't get rolling on a project? Been there too. Let's dig into some solutions. I can’t tell you…
The Most Powerful Trailer Editing Technique You Could Ever Learn
The music stop is, arguably, the most useful trick a trailer editor can ever learn. It’s exactly what it sounds like: the stopping of the…
Trailer Editing Tips, Mistakes And Career Advice From Creative Producer David Coultas
Ponder this for a minute... "When I hire people, I look for those who are exceptionally passionate about films. It is crucial they have good…
The Movie Is Not the Trailer (Nor Should It Be)
This may seem counter-intuitive but, the first step to creating a great trailer is divorcing yourself from the full length movie. This can be difficult…
Creating Trailer Music & Sound Design With Composer Steven Phillips
Every editor knows that music and sound design are the lifeblood of any good trailer — but have you ever seen exactly how it's made? Today we're…
How To Deal With Client Notes And Changes
Let’s be honest. No editor wants to get notes. However, receiving, interpreting and executing notes effectively is one skill that separates professional editors from the…