Editing Secrets includes 14 focused lessons on timing, pacing, structure, sound, music, and polish, with techniques you can apply to films, YouTube, trailers, and social media.
Learn Editing Skills From Pro Hollywood Editors
Learn Editing Skills From Pro Hollywood Editors
Film Editing Pro training is used by 16,000 editors at 200+ studios & companies including...
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!"
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.”
SUPERVISING EDITOR | Entertainment Tonight
"Clear, efficient, up-to-date knowledge of professional editing. Thanks Chris and the team for offering this."
STUDENT | Film Editing Pro
Follow along with ANY editing software
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 help learning your editing software.
Don’t worry if you still need help learning your editing software.
During checkout, you’ll see special pricing on beginner training for Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. Optional, of course.
Course Outline
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: FILM & DOC 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 & PROMO EDITING TECHNIQUES
Lesson 9: Trailer & Promo Editing 101
How to cut a trailer with style using sound, dialogue and visual accents
Lesson 10: 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 & Doc 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 & Promo Editing Techniques
Lesson 9: Trailer & Promo Editing 101
How to cut a trailer with style using sound, dialogue and visual accents
Lesson 10: 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
Real Hollywood Instructors
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.
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...
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.
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.
Plus...get our favorite tools.
Plus...get our favorite tools.
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This is the stuff we use every day working for major clients like NBC Universal, Disney, ESPN, Amazon Prime and the BBC.
Detailed instructions included.
400+ Cinematic Foley Effects
400+ Cinematic Foley Effects
INCLUDED
INCLUDED
A pack of our favorite foley effects to help bring your scenes to life and create a rich & immersive feel. Free to use on any project.
Our Personal Speed-Optimized Keyboard Shortcuts
Our Personal Speed-Optimized Keyboard Shortcuts
INCLUDED
INCLUDED
Use our hyper-optimized keyboard layouts to edit 200% faster with less hand and wrist strain. With a little practice, you'll edit so quickly you'll be waiting for your workstation to catch up.
* Works with Premiere, FCPX, DaVinci Resolve & Avid
Premade & Organized Project Templates
Premade & Organized Project Templates
INCLUDED
INCLUDED
Use our project templates to quickly organize your footage, audio, sequences and everything in between. Tidy projects mean less stress and 100% focus on your creativity.
* Works with Premiere, FCPX, DaVinci Resolve & Avid
Our Favorite FX Presets
Our Favorite FX Presets
INCLUDED
INCLUDED
100's of our premade FX to help you edit faster. All the most useful presets you'll actually use every day while working – zooms, timewarps, color effects and stylized looks.
* Works with Premiere, FCPX & Avid
Here's exactly what happens after you join...
Here's exactly what happens after you join...
Here's exactly what happens after you join...
Here's exactly what happens after you join...
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Choose Your Package
Choose Your Package
CORE PACKAGE
Editing Secrets Course & Toolkit
$49
$49
14 Focused Video Lessons
Editing Toolkit Included
Works with ANY Editing Software
Editing Toolkit Included
Works with ANY Editing Software
Best if you already know your editing software basics.
FOR PREMIERE PRO BEGINNERS
Editing Secrets
+ Premiere Training
$346
$346
Save $200
Everything in the Core Package, PLUS:
55 Beginner Premiere Pro Lessons
Downloadable Practice Media
Hands-On Practice Project
Downloadable Practice Media
Hands-On Practice Project
FOR DAVINCI RESOLVE BEGINNERS
Editing Secrets
+ Resolve Training
$346
$346
Save $200
Everything in the Core Package, PLUS:
41 Beginner DaVinci Resolve Lessons
Downloadable Practice Media
Hands-On Practice Project
Downloadable Practice Media
Hands-On Practice Project
100% Money-Back Guarantee
100% Money-Back Guarantee
Take a full 30 days to decide if Editing Secrets is right for you.
Explore the lessons and tools at your own pace. If you’re not happy for any reason, email our support team within 30 days of purchase and we’ll issue a full refund. No questions asked.
Explore the lessons and tools at your own pace. If you’re not happy for any reason, email our support team within 30 days of purchase and we’ll issue a full refund. No questions asked.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about Editing Secrets
What can I expect to learn?
Editing Secrets includes 14 focused lessons covering timing, pacing, structure, sound, music, and polish. The course is designed to help you make stronger creative choices across many types of editing projects. Because editing is such a broad craft, it doesn’t cover every specialized topic. You can see exactly what’s included in the complete lesson list above.
Do I need to know editing software already?
Editing Secrets focuses on creative editing, so you’ll get the most from it if you already know the basics of Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut, Avid, or another editing program. If you still need software help, you can add beginner training for Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve during checkout.
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.
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.
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