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…
Trailers, Teasers & Promos: Lengths, Formats & Tips
The world of trailer and promo editing doesn’t get much time in the spotlight compared to its longer-form cousin, feature editing. In this short Edit…
How To Build Anticipation In Your Next Trailer
It’s a very simple idea that will govern almost every single aspect of your trailer: nothing should fully resolve. How many trailers have you seen…
3 Little-Known Trailer Editing Mistakes You Should Avoid
A trailer is basically two and a half minutes of information. How much information can a person be exposed to in that amount of time…
How To Create Smoother Dialogue Edits
Sometimes it's difficult to create smooth back-and-forth cutting between the dialogue of multiple characters who are supposed to be in the same scene. This is…
Troubleshooting Your Editing With Sensory Isolation
Here's a quick but useful troubleshooting technique you can use with your next cut. If you're having trouble with a cut and can't pinpoint the…