Learn the Art of Editing From Real Hollywood Pros

The Editing Secrets course teaches the actual techniques used by pro Hollywood editors. They'll work equally well across all types of edits — films, YouTube videos, trailers, social media, etc.

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(Reg. Price $297)

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Film Editing Pro training is used by 16,000 editors at 200+ studios & companies including...

"Here’s my very first official finish! It’s a :30 spot for Disney’s “Cruella”. Thank you so much for making this outstanding training course!"

-Antonello Parlato

TRAILER EDITOR | Wild Card Creative Group

“There are a million crappy YouTube videos on how to use software but this is easily the best source of info I’ve run into on how to get better at editing.”

-Tim Champion

SUPERVISING EDITOR | Entertainment Tonight

"Clear, efficient, up-to-date knowledge of professional editing. Thanks Chris and the team for offering this."

-Ren Jun

STUDENT | Film Editing Pro

Real Hollywood Instructors

Get a unique opportunity to look over the shoulder of a professional editor at work

LEAD TRAINER - CHRIS MACDONALD

Chris has worked as an editor in Los Angeles for 15+ years. He's edited for almost all of the major Hollywood studios including Universal Pictures, Warner Bros, Sony, Disney, Paramount and Fox.

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS & TRAINERS

Including...

Brian Levin — Over a decade of experience and recent clients include Amazon Prime Video, Red Bull and Sesame Street. Brian's resume is varied, having worked on feature-length films, documentaries, music videos and brand films.

Leon Barnard — A passionate filmmaker with experience in directing, cinematography and editing. Leon works as an instructor for production companies like the BBC, Amazon and ITV.

Rich Kronenberg — Over twenty years of experience, he’s edited reality, documentary, corporate, news, promo, cooking, travel, and sports content for ABC, CBS, MSNBC, MTV, ESPN, FOX, CW, Bravo and A&E.

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS & TRAINERS

Including...

Follow along with ANY editing software

This is creative training.

How to arrange pieces of video and audio for a professional result, on whatever type of project you're editing. All modern editing programs have the tools to do this...as long as you have the right skills.

Don't worry if you still need to learn the software too...

You'll be offered a special price on our software courses during checkout. Optional, of course.

Course Outline

14 Step-by-Step Video Tutorials

Apply these techniques to your own cuts for sharper, more polished work.

(Compatible with any editing software)

MODULE 1: CREATIVE EDITING 101

Lesson 1: The World of the Creative Editor

The roles & challenges of the creative editor plus powerful tips to quickly improve your skills

Lesson 2: The Pro Editor's Perfect Timeline

How to set up the perfect timeline for max speed & creativity

MODULE 2: AMATEUR VS PRO EDITING

Lesson 3: Core Skills & Techniques to Master

Learn seven important techniques that will quickly give your edits a professional look and feel

Lesson 4: Deconstructing a Professional Cut

A detailed timeline analysis of multiple Hollywood scenes with a focus on transitions, storytelling & sound design

Lesson 5: The Six Stages of Creative Editing

A step-by-step guide through the six stages every professional editor follows from rough cut to polished work

MODULE 3: FEATURE FILM EDITING TECHNIQUES

Lesson 6: Cinematic Storytelling for Editors

How to tell a compelling story using the visual language of filmmaking

Lesson 7: Timing & Pacing Your Cuts

How to decide on the pacing & timing of cuts and a deconstruction of an edit paced three different ways

Lesson 8: Editing Picture & Sound Creatively

How to enhance dull moments using creative combos of sound design & visual effects any editor can make

MODULE 4: TRAILER EDITING TECHNIQUES

Lesson 9: Trailer & Promo Editing 101

How to cut a trailer with style using sound, dialogue and visual accents

Lesson 10: Trailer Music & Sound Design

Tips for choosing and rough-cutting your trailer music bed — all layered with careful use of trailer sound design

Lesson 11: Deconstructing the Trailer Timeline

Go behind-the scenes & watch a step-by-step deconstruction of a professional Hollywood trailer

MODULE 5: MUSIC EDITING TECHNIQUES

Lesson 12: Music Editing 101 - The Editor as Composer

How to accent moments in a cut perfectly with your music...no composer needed

Lesson 13: Scoring Secrets for Editors

How to choose where music should go and where it should not. Easier said than done

Lesson 14: Creative Music Editing Techniques

Tips for re-cutting music to an exact time and creative custom cues with stems & creative effects

MODULE 1: Creative Editing 101

Lesson 1: The World of the Creative Editor

The roles & challenges of the creative editor plus powerful tips to quickly improve your skills

Lesson 2: The Pro Editor’s Perfect Timeline

How to set up the perfect timeline for max speed & creativity

MODULE 2: Amateur vs Pro Editing

Lesson 3: Core Skills & Techniques to Master

Learn seven important techniques that will quickly give your edits a professional look and feel

Lesson 4: Deconstructing a Professional Cut

A detailed timeline analysis of multiple Hollywood scenes with a focus on transitions, storytelling & sound design

Lesson 5: The Six Stages of Creative Editing

A step-by-step guide through the six stages every professional editor follows from rough cut to polished work

MODULE 3: Film Editing Techniques

Lesson 6: Cinematic Storytelling for Editors

How to tell a compelling story using the visual language of filmmaking

Lesson 7: Timing & Pacing Your Cuts

How to decide on the pacing & timing of cuts and a deconstruction of an edit paced three different ways

Lesson 8: Editing Picture & Sound Creatively

How to enhance dull moments using creative combos of sound design & visual effects any editor can make

MODULE 4: Trailer Editing Techniques

Lesson 9: Trailer & Promo Editing 101

How to cut a trailer with style using sound, dialogue and visual accents

Lesson 10: Trailer Music & Sound Design

Tips for choosing and rough-cutting your trailer music bed — all layered with careful use of trailer sound design

Lesson 11: Deconstructing the Trailer Timeline

Go behind-the-scenes & watch a step-by-step deconstruction of a professional Hollywood trailer

MODULE 5: Music Editing Techniques

Lesson 12: Music Editing 101 – Editor as Composer

How to accent moments in a cut perfectly with your music...no composer needed

Lesson 13: Scoring Secrets for Editors

How to choose where music should go and where it should not. Easier said than done

Lesson 14: Creative Music Editing Techniques

Tips for re-cutting music to an exact time and creative custom cues with stems & creative effects

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about Editing Secrets

Can I use the foley and sound design on my own projects?

Yes! All the sound effects included in Editing Secrets are 100% license-free for use on any project.

Is this lifetime access?

Yes. As soon as you purchase, you'll immediately be given an account with us that will never expire. You can log in right away to start downloading your files and watching the lessons.

What editing software can I use?

The hotkeys, project templates and FX presets are built to work with Premiere Pro, Avid, FCPX and DaVinci Resolve. The SFX, LUTs and lessons will work with ANY editing software.

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What if you don't like the tools or the training?

Not to worry. You're fully protected by our 30-Day Guarantee. If you're not happy for any reason, just email our support team within the first 30 days and you'll be issued an immediate refund, no questions asked.

Normally priced at $297... these tools and training videos are available for $49 during the event. Hope to see you inside.

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STEP 2: Choose Your Package

Core Package

Editing Secrets Course & Toolkit

For editors and filmmakers

$49

~~Regular Price $297~~

14 Step-By-Step Video Tutorials
400+ License-Free Sound Effects
Our Templates, Presets & LUTS
Works with ANY Software

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Editing Secrets Course & Toolkit

+ Premiere Training

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Everything in Editing Secrets PLUS...

55 Beginner Lessons to Learn Premiere Pro
Downloadable Footage, Music & SFX
A Hands-On Practice Project

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Editing Secrets Course & Toolkit

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Everything in Editing Secrets PLUS...

41 Beginner Lessons to Learn DaVinci Resolve
Downloadable Footage, Music & SFX
A Hands-On Practice Project

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CONTRIBUTING EDITORS & TRAINERS

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MODULE 1: CREATIVE EDITING 101

MODULE 2: AMATEUR VS PRO EDITING

MODULE 3: FEATURE FILM EDITING TECHNIQUES​​​​​​​

MODULE 4: TRAILER EDITING TECHNIQUES

MODULE 5: MUSIC EDITING TECHNIQUES

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LEAD TRAINER - CHRIS MACDONALD

Course Outline

MODULE 3: FEATURE FILM EDITING TECHNIQUES

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