Introducing The Art Of Action Editing

A step-by-step training course from Real Hollywood Pros

MASTER FILM EDITING

Learn professional techniques from a Hollywood expert

LAND YOUR DREAM JOB

Develop the high-level skills employers are looking for

SAVE TIME & MONEY

Avoid boring and expensive traditional classes

What is The Art of Action Editing?

Fast & Furious 6 (2013)

A step-by-step video training course that teaches advanced action editing. Learn by cutting a real Hollywood fight scene.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

9 hours of 1080p HD tutorials + 120 minutes of professionally-shot footage + 850 pieces of high-quality music and sound effects.

Kill Bill Vol.1 (2003)

100% creative editing skills. Use any software package you like and follow along with the lessons.

“This course has taught me more about editing in one month than I learned in four years of film school.”

– Jeff B, VIDEO EDITOR

Who is The Art of Action Editing For?

This course is designed for anyone who wants professional editing training to rapidly improve their skills and skip all the trial-and-error.

If you want to dramatically improve your editing skills in weeks not years, this course might be for you.

Our students include:

EDITORS

FILM STUDENTS

FILMMAKERS

YOUTUBERS

“After enrolling in film school I realized the bulk of my training was software related. This course really focuses on process and technique.”

– Erika M, STUDENT

Check out these exciting features…

37 Detailed Tutorials in 1080p HD Video

Over 9 hours of lessons with step-by-step creative action editing training

120 Minutes of HD Fight Scene Dailies

Develop your skills by working with professionally-shot footage

Training From Real Hollywood Editors

Learn the techniques real Hollywood editors are using on the job every day

28 Homework Assignments

Follow along in your own editing software as you recreate the same fight scene step-by-step

850+ Element Sound Library

Create professional mixes with a high quality library of sounds

30-Day 100% Money Back Guarantee

If you’re not completely satisfied with your training we’ll refund your purchase

Here’s a short preview video for you…

Step-by-step training

Lessons are designed to teach you real creative editing skills you can use.

MODULE 1 | INTRODUCTION

Lesson 1: Welcome to the Art of Action Editing

Lesson 1: Welcome to the Art of Action Editing

An overview of the course and a bit of information about what you’re going to learn 

Length 1:14

Lesson 2: Introduction to Action Editing

Lesson 2: Introduction to Action Editing

A discussion of the action genre and key elements to action editing 

Length 3:49

Lesson 3: The Project Overview

Lesson 3: The Project Overview

Taking a closer look at the project we’ll be editing in this course 

Length 11:03

Lesson 4: Understanding the Learning Process

Lesson 4: Understanding the Learning Process

A review of the course structure with the various types of lessons, homework & more 

Length 6:41

MODULE 2 | ACTION EDITING BASICS

Lesson 5: The Pyschology Behind Fight Scenes

Lesson 5: The Pyschology Behind Fight Scenes

Insights into the mind of your viewer and an analysis of what makes fight scenes so popular

Length 3:15

Lesson 6: Character Development

Lesson 6: Character Development

The role of character development and story as it relates to an action scene

Length 6:20

Lesson 7: Fight Choreography

Lesson 7: Fight Choreography

Techniques used in Hollywood fight choreography and how they affect the editing process

Length 6:24

Lesson 8: Fight Cinematography

Lesson 8: Fight Cinematography

Four key components of fight scene cinematography every editor should know

Length 5:11

Lesson 9: Picture Editing Tips

Lesson 9: Picture Editing Tips

Useful picture editing tips that will guide you when editing an action scene

Length 8:54

Lesson 10: Sound Editing Tips

Lesson 10: Sound Editing Tips

Powerful sound editing tips for developing a professional audio mix

Length 10:35

MODULE 3 | PROJECT SETUP

Lesson 11: Creating a Project & Importing Files

Lesson 11: Creating a Project & Importing Files

A quick overview of the project structure & the exercise files included with the course

Length 8:30

Lesson 12: Reviewing the Raw Footage

Lesson 12: Reviewing the Raw Footage

A review of the footage files you’ll be working with & how to interpret the film slates

Length 8:03

Lesson 13: Reviewing the Sound Effects & Music

Lesson 13: Reviewing the Sound Effects & Music

A review of the different types of sound & music files you’ll be using

Length 5:52

MODULE 4 | EDITING PREPARATION

Lesson 14: Previewing the Final Scene

Lesson 14: Previewing the Final Scene

A sneak preview of the final  edited fight

Length 2:16

Lesson 15: Meeting the Characters

Lesson 15: Meeting the Characters

An introduction to the various characters in the scene & the roles they play

Length 2:28

Lesson 16: Analyzing the Master Shot

Lesson 16: Analyzing the Master Shot

Deconstructing the master shot to create our choreography beat sheet

Length 8:05

Lesson 17: Sub-clipping the Takes

Lesson 17: Sub-clipping the Takes

Sub-clipping footage takes & an introduction to organization best practices

Length 10:38

Lesson 18: Organizing Your Bin

Lesson 18: Organizing Your Bin

Gain familiarity with the footage and organize your files to maximize speed & creativity

Length 21:54

MODULE 5 | THE ROUGH CUT

Lesson 19: Overview of the Rough Editing Process

Lesson 19: Overview of the Rough Editing Process

Key elements of the rough cutting stage & professional workflow tips

Length 5:22

Lesson 20: Blocking in the Scene

Lesson 20: Blocking in the Scene

Hands-on editing as we rough cut the scene onto our timeline

Length 41:02

Lesson 21: Adding More Camera Angles

Lesson 21: Adding More Camera Angles

Creating visual interest & clarity while controlling pacing with the addition of new camera angles

Length 1:14:18

Lesson 22: Cleaning Up the Rough Cut

Lesson 22: Cleaning Up the Rough Cut

A quick polishing pass to smooth out our sequence afterthe rough editing process

Length 6:24

Lesson 23: Viewing the Completed Rough Cut

Lesson 23: Viewing the Completed Rough Cut

Taking a look at the rough cut & a discussion of next steps

Length 2:50

MODULE 6 | THE FINE CUT

Lesson 24: Build Emotion With Reaction Shots

Lesson 24: Build Emotion With Reaction Shots

The role of reaction shots in an action scene & how to best incorporate them into the cut

Length 12:14

Lesson 25: Add Scope With Wide Shots

Lesson 25: Add Scope With Wide Shots

How to use wide shots to add information & create breaths in the scene

Length 22:49

Lesson 26: Using Slow Motion & Speed Tricks

Lesson 26: Using Slow Motion & Speed Tricks

Effective uses of speed effects & how not to overuse them

Length 18:08

MODULE 7 | BASIC SOUND EDITING

Lesson 27: The Sound Editing Process

Lesson 27: The Sound Editing Process

An overview of the sound editing process

Length 2:00

Lesson 28: Adding Key Sound Effects

Lesson 28: Adding Key Sound Effects

Skillful use of sound effects to add the proper amount of impact to each moment

Length 32:36

Lesson 29: Creating a Custom Music Bed

Lesson 29: Creating a Custom Music Bed

Creating your own custom music bed using existing cues & sound design

Length 57:16

MODULE 8 | ADVANCED SOUND EDITING

Lesson 30: Using Foley to Enhance Realism

Lesson 30: Using Foley to Enhance Realism

How to add texture & realism throughout your scene with layers of foley effects

Length 51:12

Lesson 31: Adding Wild Lines

Lesson 31: Adding Wild Lines

Adding additional character dialogue to create emotional intensity

Length 14:41

Lesson 32: Accenting Moments With Sound

Lesson 32: Accenting Moments With Sound

Sweetening key moments of the fight with proper use of sound design

Length 42:59

MODULE 9 | FINAL ADJUSTMENTS

Lesson 33: Fixing Problems & Polishing the Scene

Lesson 33: Fixing Problems & Polishing the Scene

Tightening, polishing & refining the cut for a professional look and feel

Length 23:22

Lesson 34: Performing a Quick Color Correction

Lesson 34: Performing a Quick Color Correction

Effective use of color correction to ensure visual continuity & seamless viewer engagement

Length 8:20

Lesson 35: Adding a Matte

Lesson 35: Adding a Matte

A quick discussion of aspect ratios & the correct use of film mattes

Length 4:04

Lesson 36: Finalizing the Audio Mix

Lesson 36: Finalizing the Audio Mix

Final audio mixing techniques to prepare a cut for presentation

Length 9:52

MODULE 10 | WRAP UP

Lesson 37: Reviewing Key Lessons Learned

Lesson 37: Reviewing Key Lessons Learned

A quick review of key lessons learned in the course

Length 01:39

MODULE 11 | BONUS LESSON NEW!

Bonus Lesson: Creating Action Accents

Bonus Lesson: Creating Action Accents

Powerful techniques for increasing the impact of moments in an action scene

Length 07:32

Lesson 1: Welcome to the Art of Action Editing

Lesson 1: Welcome to the Art of Action Editing

An overview of the course and a bit of information about what you’re going to learn 

Length 1:14

Lesson 2: Introduction to Action Editing

Lesson 2: Introduction to Action Editing

A discussion of the action genre and key elements to action editing 

Length 3:49

Lesson 3: The Project Overview

Lesson 3: The Project Overview

Taking a closer look at the project we’ll be editing in this course 

Length 11:03

Lesson 4: Understanding the Learning Process

Lesson 4: Understanding the Learning Process

A review of the course structure with the various types of lessons, homework & more 

Length 6:41

Lesson 5: The Pyschology Behind Fight Scenes

Lesson 5: The Pyschology Behind Fight Scenes

Insights into the mind of your viewer and an analysis of what makes fight scenes so popular

Length 3:15

Lesson 6: Character Development

Lesson 6: Character Development

The role of character development and story as it relates to an action scene

Length 6:20

Lesson 7: Fight Choreography

Lesson 7: Fight Choreography

Techniques used in Hollywood fight choreography and how they affect the editing process

Length 6:24

Lesson 6: Amateur vs Professional Trailers

Lesson 6: Amateur vs Professional Trailers

Compare two trailers from the same film and review which works better and why

Length 05:15

Lesson 9: Picture Editing Tips

Lesson 9: Picture Editing Tips

Useful picture editing tips that will guide you when editing an action scene

Length 8:54

Lesson 10: Sound Editing Tips

Lesson 10: Sound Editing Tips

Powerful sound editing tips for developing a professional audio mix

Length 10:35

Lesson 11: Creating a Project & Importing Files

Lesson 11: Creating a Project & Importing Files

A quick overview of the project structure & the exercise files included with the course

Length 8:30

Lesson 12: Reviewing the Raw Footage

Lesson 12: Reviewing the Raw Footage

A review of the footage files you’ll be working with & how to interpret the film slates

Length 8:03

Lesson 13: Reviewing the Sound Effects & Music

Lesson 13: Reviewing the Sound Effects & Music

A review of the different types of sound & music files you’ll be using

Length 5:52

Lesson 14: Previewing the Final Scene

Lesson 14: Previewing the Final Scene

A sneak preview of the final edited fight

Length 2:16

Lesson 15: Meeting the Characters

Lesson 15: Meeting the Characters

An introduction to the various characters in the scene & the roles they play

Length 2:28

Lesson 16: Analyzing the Master Shot

Lesson 16: Analyzing the Master Shot

Deconstructing the master shot to create our choreography beat sheet

Length 8:05

Lesson 17: Sub-clipping the Takes

Lesson 17: Sub-clipping the Takes

Sub-clipping footage takes & an introduction to organization best practices

Length 10:38

Lesson 18: Organizing Your Bin

Lesson 18: Organizing Your Bin

Gain familiarity with the footage and organize your files to maximize speed & creativity

Length 21:54

Lesson 19: Overview of the Rough Editing Process

Lesson 19: Overview of the Rough Editing Process

Key elements of the rough cutting stage & professional workflow tips

Length 5:22

Lesson 20: Blocking in the Scene

Lesson 20: Blocking in the Scene

Hands-on editing as we rough cut the scene onto our timeline

Length 41:02

Lesson 21: Adding More Camera Angles

Lesson 21: Adding More Camera Angles

Creating visual interest & clarity while controlling pacing with the addition of new camera angles

Length 1:14:18

Lesson 22: Cleaning Up the Rough Cut

Lesson 22: Cleaning Up the Rough Cut

A quick polishing pass to smooth out our sequence after the rough editing process

Length 6:24

Lesson 23: Viewing the Completed Rough Cut

Lesson 23: Viewing the Completed Rough Cut

Taking a look at the rough cut & a discussion of next steps

Length 2:50

Lesson 24: Build Emotion With Reaction Shots

Lesson 24: Build Emotion With Reaction Shots

The role of reaction shots in an action scene & how to best incorporate them into the cut

Length 12:14

Lesson 25: Add Scope With Wide Shots

Lesson 25: Add Scope With Wide Shots

How to use wide shots to add information & create breaths in the scene

Length 22:49

Lesson 26: Using Slow Motion & Speed Tricks

Lesson 26: Using Slow Motion & Speed Tricks

Effective uses of speed effects & how not to overuse them

Length 18:08

Lesson 27: The Sound Editing Process

Lesson 27: The Sound Editing Process

An overview of the sound editing process

Length 2:00

Lesson 28: Adding Key Sound Effects

Lesson 28: Adding Key Sound Effects

Skillful use of sound effects to add the proper amount of impact to each moment

Length 32:36

Lesson 29: Creating a Custom Music Bed

Lesson 29: Creating a Custom Music Bed

Creating your own custom music bed using existing cues & sound design

Length 57:16

Lesson 30: Using Foley to Enhance Realism

Lesson 30: Using Foley to Enhance Realism

How to add texture & realism throughout your scene with layers of foley effects

Length 51:12

Lesson 31: Adding Wild Lines

Lesson 31: Adding Wild Lines

Adding additional character dialogue to create emotional intensity

Length 14:41

Lesson 32: Accenting Moments With Sound

Lesson 32: Accenting Moments With Sound

Sweetening key moments of the fight with proper use of sound design

Length 42:59

Lesson 33: Fixing Problems & Polishing the Scene

Lesson 33: Fixing Problems & Polishing the Scene

Tightening, polishing & refining the cut for a professional look and feel

Length 23:22

Lesson 34: Performing a Quick Color Correction

Lesson 34: Performing a Quick Color Correction

Effective use of color correction to ensure visual continuity & seamless viewer engagement

Length 8:20

Lesson 35: Adding a Matte

Lesson 35: Adding a Matte

A quick discussion of aspect ratios & the correct use of film mattes

Length 4:04

Lesson 36: Finalizing the Audio Mix

Lesson 36: Finalizing the Audio Mix

Final audio mixing techniques to prepare a cut for presentation

Length 9:52

Lesson 37: Reviewing Key Lessons Learned

Lesson 37: Reviewing Key Lessons Learned

A quick review of key lessons learned in the course

Length 01:39

Bonus Lesson: Creating Action Accents

Bonus Lesson: Creating Action Accents

Powerful techniques for increasing the impact of moments in an action scene

Length 07:32

“This course has an insane amount of info. I’m about 25% of the way through and I’ve already learned a ton.”

– Derrick F, EDITOR

Professionally-shot Hollywood Footage

Work with the best possible footage to get an authentic experience

No matter how good of an editor you might be,having better quality footage to work with will ALWAYS improve your final product.

Since our goal is to take your editing skills as far as possible, we are providing you with only the best quality source footage to edit.

120+ Minutes of Raw Dailies

Download a complete set of dailies and cut together your own scene

With “The Art of Action Editing”, you get over 120 minutes of 1080p HD dailies shot on a Panavision Panaflex Millennium and a Panaflex Gold.

The footage in this course was filmed by professional Hollywood director and stunt choreographer, Lin Oeding.

Download the footage fast from our ultra high-speed Amazon S3 server.

Experienced Director

Get the experience of working with footage shot by a real pro

Lin has worked on over 125 Hollywood films, serving as everything from stunt man, to stunt choreographer to director.

Some of Mr. Oeding’s work can be seen in the following films:

Inception (2010)
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Man of Steel (2013)

(Left) Lin Oeding, Director and Stunt Choreographer (Right) Mr. Oeding working with Denzel Washington on the set of "The Equalizer"(2014)

“The way the training is structured allows me to pace myself and build the composition one piece at a time. I felt like I was able to really get good at each step before moving on to the next.”

– James R, STUDENT

Real Hollywood Instructors

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

Get access to cutting-edge training from PROFESSIONAL HOLLYWOOD EDITORS who are working in the  industry right now.

We’ve spoken with 100’s of professional editors and compiled their best editing strategies, techniques, workflows and shortcuts.

Now, we’re going to share it all with you.

We invite you to learn from editors who have worked with:

THESE MAJOR STUDIOS

&  THESE MAJOR FILMS

“It’s awesome working with these dailies. Not everyone has the budget for big shoots or gets access to footage like this. So cool.”

– Amy P, FILMMAKER

Guided Homework Assignments

Follow along as you cut together your own version of the scene

Each hands-on lesson will give you a homework assignment to help you follow along as we edit our fight scene.

Edit in your own software package to practice the skills you’re learning.

This course is NOT software-specific.

Use any editing program of your choice!

Use any editing software to follow along

“Learning the proper techniques and skills from editors in the industry has been invaluable. Even watching the instructor make a mistake was a learning experience!”

– Kyung L, WEBISODE EDITOR

High-Quality Music & Sound Library

Work with professional quality audio to create the perfect audio mix

You’ll get access to a library of over 800 sound effects, foley and music cues.

The audio toolkit was composed by our partners at Hi-Finesse Music & Sound as well as Position Music – two leading music production companies located near Hollywood, California.

Using this huge library of sounds, you’ll learn to create professional mixes and discover industry secrets that will change the way you work with audio forever.

Meet a Student

Here’s what Tim has to say about the course…

An Unbeatable Guarantee

Try “The Art of Action Editing” for a full 30-days, 100% risk-free

Try the entire The Art of Action Editing course. If you don’t LOVE it, we insist that you get 100% of your money back.

We’ll even eat the credit-card processing fees.

Let us tell you exactly why we offer this unbeatable guarantee.

We invested over two years into developing this course, interviewing industry professionals, creating an all-new curriculum, testing it, hiring top-notch designers, and putting together the best lessons anywhere. And then we tested the whole course from beginning to end with an entire class of students. From experienced editors to total beginners.

We know this material works. We only care about developing super high-quality material full of proven techniques, workflows, strategies and more that you can’t find anywhere else.

That’s why we guarantee The Art of Action Editing.

It’s simple: Take the course and see for yourself. If it doesn’t work, we want you to email us, prove you did the work, and we’ll refund you 100%.

By the way, we do ask you to show us you’ve done the exercises because we know how powerful they can be when applied. We have no intention of keeping your money if you’re dissatisfied, but we insist that you commit to taking action if you want the results from this course. We’ve spent thousands of hours developing the material in here, and we’d like to share it with you if you’re ready to start improving your film, advancing your career and editing like a pro.

Read our full refund policy here

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The Art of Action Editing

PRO

12 monthly payments of $97

(That’s $3.23 per day)

  • The Full 37-Video Art of Action Editing Course
  • 2 Hours of Downloadable HD Footage
  • 28 Homework Assignments
  • 850-Piece Action Music & Sound Library
  • 1600-Piece Pro Action Audio Pack
  • Access to the Advanced Editing Module
  • 10 Additional Camera Rolls of Character Setup Footage
  • 9 Printable Quick Reference Guides
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The Art of Action Editing

STANDARD

12 monthly payments of $47

(That’s $1.57 per day)

  • The Full 37-Video Art of Action Editing Course
  • 2 Hours of Downloadable HD Footage
  • 28 Homework Assignments
  • 850-Piece Action Music & Sound Library
  • 1600-Piece Pro Action Audio Pack
  • Access to the Advanced Editing Module
  • 10 Additional Camera Rolls of Character Setup Footage
  • 9 Printable Quick Reference Guides
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If you have any questions or concerns about the course, email us. 
We’re happy to help. 

support@filmeditingpro.com

“I was glad that I could use my own software for this project. You guys were always really good about teaching techniques you can use with any program.”

– Emmanuel R, STUDENT

Which Art of Action Editing option is right for you?

OPTION 1:

THE ART OF ACTION EDITING PRO

With The Art of Action Editing Pro, you get the full Art of Action Editing Course — including all 37 HD video tutorials, 3 hours of HD fight scene dailies, 28 guided homework assignments, a 2400+ premium sound and music library, the Advanced Editing Module and more.

Join Today & Get

THE ADVANCED EDITING MODULE 40+ minutes of additional pro training in our advanced editing lessons. These lessons contain some of the coolest editing tricks we know.

  • Advanced Music Editing Training: Learn powerful music editing techniques to completely custom-edit your cue for any situation. You’ll also be using a number of audio filters and specific types of sound design to give your scene the EXACT style and feel you’re after.
  • Simulating Camera Movement Training: In this part of the module, you’ll discover how to use 3 advanced techniques and video effects to simulate different camera movements during your action scene. We’ll teach you exactly how and when to apply these tricks to add drama, impact and fluidity to various sections of your cut. This is definitely one of our most popular lessons.

CHARACTER & STORY SETUP FOOTAGE An additional 10 camera rolls of HD footage containing all of the character and story setup footage that occurs prior to the fight scene. Add this material to your cut and explore dramatic cross-cutting techniques as you build the tension before the action kicks off.

THE 1600-PIECE PRO ACTION AUDIO PACK The pro action audio pack opens up a whole new level of sound design and music editing possibilities. With 1600+ cues, the Pro Action Audio Pack gives you a massive variety of sounds including additional hits, rises, sub drops, sonic textures and ambiance. You’ll also get access to 100’s of music stems. Find a music cue you like but want a version without drums? That’s included. Using a great cue but at 30 seconds it’s too short? Grab the 60 second version — it’s included.

PRINTABLE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDES Helpful tips, techniques and reminders organized in 9 printable PDFs. Use these quick reference guides to help guide you as you work through the lessons and edit your scene.

Plus everything in the Standard version including…

FULL ART OF ACTION EDITING COURSE IN HD VIDEO This is the world’s first creative editing course that that teaches exactly how real Hollywood editors cut scenes in the action genre. This 37-video online training series contains 12+ hours of exquisitely organized lessons with step-by-step instructions for working with sound design, custom editing your music, creating effective footage organization workflows, adding style to a cut and raising the quality of your editing to a professional level.

Our team of editors spent over 3 years developing the material in this course and combining our knowledge into the lessons you’ll find inside. We want to share these industry secrets and give you the skills you need to advance your career, improve the quality of your work and save years of trial-and-error. Mastering the craft of editing is hard — but we’re here to help.

PROFESSIONALLY-SHOT, DOWNLOADABLE HD SOURCE FOOTAGE Get access to 120+ minutes of 1080p HD dailies. The footage contains a fully-choreographed fight scene, directed by Lin Oeding. Lin is know for his work on Hollywood films such as Inception (2010), The Dark Knight Rises (2012) and Batman v Superman (2016). Working with the best quality footage is key to taking your editing skills as far as possible.

A PREMIUM-QUALITY, 850-PIECE ACTION MUSIC & SOUND LIBRARY Top-notch audio is extremely important to achieving a professional result. That’s why we include 850+ premium sound effects and music cues. You’ll learn exactly how to use the various types of sound design, music and effects to create a scene with a professional audio bed.

STEP-BY-STEP HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS Many of our lessons will assign you some editing homework to practice the skills you’ve learned and apply them to your own version of the action scene. These 28 homework assignments will ensure that you’re truly able to take the professional techniques you’ve learned and put them to use on a real editing project.

WORKS WITH ANY EDITING SOFTWARE The focus of this training course is on the art of creative editing. Therefore, it’s designed to work with any editing software. Whether you use Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut X or any other program, you can follow along with the lessons in the software of your choice.

HELPFUL & FAST CUSTOMER SUPPORT You’ll never have to worry about getting stuck in the course. We’ve got an extraordinary support team ready to answer your questions and help you every step of the way.

24/7 LIFETIME ACCESS: WATCH AT YOUR CONVENIENCE Once you join, you’ll have lifetime access to all the materials contained in The Art of Action Editing. Watch your training videos from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. All course videos are designed to stream quickly to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.

30-DAY, 100% RISK-FREE GUARANTEE Try the entire Art of Action Editing course free for 30 days. If you don’t LOVE it, we insist you get 100% of your money back (but we’re pretty sure you’re going to love it).

12 Monthly Payments of $97

(That’s $3.23 per day)

If you have any questions or concerns about the course, email us. We’re happy to help.

support@filmeditingpro.com

OPTION 2:

THE ART OF ACTION EDITING STANDARD

With The Art of Action Editing Standard, you get the full Art of Action Editing Course — including 37 HD video tutorials, 2 hours of HD fight scene dailies, 28 guided homework assignments, an 850+ premium sound and music library and more.

Join Today & Get

(Pro Version Only) ADVANCED EDITING MODULE 40+ minutes of additional pro training in our advanced editing lessons. These lessons contain some of the coolest editing tricks we know.

  • Advanced Music Editing Training: Learn powerful music editing techniques to completely custom-edit your cue for any situation. You’ll also be using a number of audio filters and specific types of sound design to give your scene the EXACT style and feel you’re after.
  • Simulating Camera Movement Training: In this part of the module, you’ll discover how to use 3 advanced techniques and video effects to simulate different camera movements during your action scene. We’ll teach you exactly how and when to apply these tricks to add drama, impact and fluidity to various sections of your cut. This is definitely one of our most popular lessons.

(Pro Version Only) CHARACTER & STORY SETUP FOOTAGE An additional 10 camera rolls of HD footage containing all of the character and story setup footage that occurs prior to the fight scene. Add this material to your cut and explore dramatic cross-cutting techniques as you build the tension before the action kicks off.

(Pro Version Only) THE 1600-PIECE PRO ACTION AUDIO PACK The pro action audio pack opens up a whole new level of sound design and music editing possibilities. With 1600+ cues, the Pro Action Audio Pack gives you a massive variety of sounds including additional hits, rises, sub drops, sonic textures and ambiance. You’ll also get access to 100’s of music stems. Find a music cue you like but want a version without drums? That’s included. Using a great cue but at 30 seconds it’s too short? Grab the 60 second version — it’s included.

(Pro Version Only) PRINTABLE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDES Helpful tips, techniques and reminders organized in 9 printable PDFs. Use these quick reference guides to help guide you as you work through the lessons and edit your scene.

FULL ART OF ACTION EDITING COURSE IN HD VIDEO This is the world’s first creative editing course that that teaches exactly how real Hollywood editors cut scenes in the action genre. This 37-video online training series contains 12+ hours of exquisitely organized lessons with step-by-step instructions for working with sound design, custom editing your music, creating effective footage organization workflows, adding style to a cut and raising the quality of your editing to a professional level.

Our team of editors spent over 3 years developing the material in this course and combining our knowledge into the lessons you’ll find inside. We want to share these industry secrets and give you the skills you need to advance your career, improve the quality of your work and save years of trial-and-error. Mastering the craft of editing is hard — but we’re here to help.

PROFESSIONALLY-SHOT, DOWNLOADABLE HD SOURCE FOOTAGE Get access to 120+ minutes of 1080p HD dailies. The footage contains a fully-choreographed fight scene, directed by Lin Oeding. Lin is know for his work on Hollywood films such as Inception (2010), The Dark Knight Rises (2012) and Batman v Superman (2016). Working with the best quality footage is key to taking your editing skills as far as possible.

A PREMIUM-QUALITY, 850-PIECE ACTION MUSIC & SOUND LIBRARY Top-notch audio is extremely important to achieving a professional result. That’s why we include 850+ premium sound effects and music cues. You’ll learn exactly how to use the various types of sound design, music and effects to create a scene with a professional audio bed.

STEP-BY-STEP HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS Many of our lessons will assign you some editing homework to practice the skills you’ve learned and apply them to your own version of the action scene. These 28 homework assignments will ensure that you’re truly able to take the professional techniques you’ve learned and put them to use on a real editing project.

WORKS WITH ANY EDITING SOFTWARE The focus of this training course is on the art of creative editing. Therefore, it’s designed to work with any editing software. Whether you use Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut X or any other program, you can follow along with the lessons in the software of your choice.

HELPFUL & FAST CUSTOMER SUPPORT You’ll never have to worry about getting stuck in the course. We’ve got an extraordinary support team ready to answer your questions and help you every step of the way.

24/7 LIFETIME ACCESS: WATCH AT YOUR CONVENIENCE Once you join, you’ll have lifetime access to all the materials contained in The Art of Action Editing. Watch your training videos from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. All course videos are designed to stream quickly to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.

30-DAY, 100% RISK-FREE GUARANTEE Try the entire Art of Action Editing course free for 30 days. If you don’t LOVE it, we insist you get 100% of your money back (but we’re pretty sure you’re going to love it).

12 Monthly Payments of $47

(That’s $1.57 per day)

If you have any questions or concerns about the course, email us. We’re happy to help.

support@filmeditingpro.com

“It’s so hard to put together a demo reel. With the amount of music tracks and SFX that came with this course I could repurpose everything multiple times over!”

– Sam V, VIDEO EDITOR

How Does The Art of Action Editing Compare to Traditional Courses?

We’ve already seen how The Art of Action Editing has helped many other editors improve their skills. What would it cost for you to learn these techniques someplace else?

We like to be candid with all your choices, so you’re fully informed.

OPTION 1: FILM SCHOOL

You could try learning how to edit by enrolling in a full-time film school and hope that the curriculum includes plenty of editing training…but most don’t.

FACT: only about 8% of film school classes teach any form of editing

Plus, film school is pretty darn expensive.

Look at these film school tuition stats…

Total tuition & fees for a film degree

To be clear, this is NOT meant to bash film school.

Film schools are great at what they do. They’re meant to give you broad exposure to all aspects of cinematography and they accomplish that very successfully.

But what if you want to specifically improve your editing? 

At a film school, you’re usually out of luck.

Most film schools are not designed to train editors.

You might be lucky to get 2 or 3 classes dedicated to editing, along with a bit of outside lab time cutting together a final project.

But their focus is not on really teaching the craft of editing. It can’t be – there just isn’t enough time!

OPTION 2: TRADE SCHOOL

You could take individual editing classes at a trade school.

But these are still pretty pricey.

Additionally, they’ll typically only cover the fundamentals and often the instructors don’t have a great deal of real-world industry experience.

Individual class prices at popular trade schools

So far, none of these are great options.

OPTION 3: ONLINE TRAINING WITH FILM EDITING PRO

If you choose to enroll in a course with Film Editing Pro, you can feel confident that the training is specifically designed to do three things:

  1. Give you hands-on, real-world editing skills you can actually use
  2. Share knowledge from full-time professional editors
  3. Not empty your wallet

Step-by-step instruction, expert tutors, affordable pricing.

*with optional 12-month payment plan

“Since this is the only film editing course on the market I expected to pay a lot more. Definitely a good price considering all the stuff that comes with it.”

– Erik K, VIDEO EDITOR

Here’s just a sample of what you’ll learn in “The Art of Action Editing”…

  • How to understand the psychology of your viewer to cut more exciting scenes
  • The top 3 story elements that will make or break an action scene
  • How to analyze fight choreography and get the most out of your actors’ performances
  • 1 simple tweak to make punches look and feel more powerful
  • 4 picture editing tips that will improve every action scene
  • The difference between tone and style and their impact on your scene
  • How to create an editing roadmap and why it’s crucial to your success
  • Essential strategies for organizing your raw footage to prevent overwhelm and confusion
  • How to maximize your creativity through smart bin organization techniques
  • A step-by-step method for quickly rough-cutting your scene
  • Discover how to use sound to help your audience to understand your scene and stay engaged with the action
  • The #1 editing mistake that could immediately ruin your action film
  • How to block in an action scene with a choreography beat sheet and a master take for reference
  • The secrets to maximizing the speed and quality of your editing through proper workflow and planning
  • How to use different camera angles to control the pacing and rhythm of the action
  • What to do if your scene feels dull, boring or fake
  • Hollywood tricks for creating realistic punch and kick sound effects
  • Tips for using character dialogue and wild lines to solve problems after filming is already complete
  • How to create your own music bed without paying for a composer
  • How to build emotion and drama in your editing
  • The importance of wide shots during action scenes and how to use them most effectively
  • 4 powerful uses for speed effects and how to use them without looking like an amateur
  • The best methods for refining your cut and impressing your audience
  • Expert sound design techniques to build intensity and suspense
  • A detailed guide showing you how to use foley to enhance the realism of your action scene
  • How to edit music cues to fit your scene’s timing and accents
  • The best techniques for polishing your cut to look 100% professional
  • How to perform a quick color correction
  • 5 important rules for mixing audio like a pro
  • How to use camera shake to add power and impact to a fight
  • Advanced techniques for simulating camera movement for a stylized look

“The purchase process was quick and easy. All the footage and sound file downloads were actually pretty fast too.”

– Matt H, FILMMAKER

How It Works

Learn how you can get instant access to the lessons

“The Art of Action Editing really gets into the science behind the craft. You’ve managed to take a pretty complicated process and make it understandable and exciting.”

– Chrissy K, VIDEO EDITOR

Help Every Step of the Way

Fast & friendly support for your creative and technical questions

You’re never alone with The Art of Action Editing. As you go through the course and learn new skills, it’s natural to have questions.

Got a creative question?

Email our Editor Support Team and one of our pros will offer you some advice to keep you moving forward.

editors@filmeditingpro.com

Got a technical question?

Email our Tech Support Team with any problems you might have with your account, billing or the website. We’ll respond quickly and fix your problem.

support@filmeditingpro.com

“This is the best editing course I’ve ever seen. Looking forward to applying these techniques in a scene for my new film.”

– Randall D, FILMMAKER

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about this training course

“Is The Art of Action Editing right for me?”

"How much editing experience do I need for the course?"

The Art of Action Editing is designed for editors of all levels. The techniques will take you from the very basics of editing all the way through advanced concepts. The only requirement is that you are already comfortable using your editing software (any software will work).

"How is The Art of Action Editing different from other editing courses?"

This is the only course that focuses 100% on creative editing. The techniques you’ll learn can be applied immediately to give your next cut a professional look and feel.

You get 40+ video lessons, downloadable footage, audio splits and graphics so you can practice cutting along with us. Plus a 100% money-back guarantee. No other course comes close.

"Can I take this course from home?"

Yes, The Art of Action Editing is a video-based training course, so you can take it from anywhere in the world. You’ll get instant access to everything in the course and can go through the training on any device — desktop, laptop, tablet or even phone.

"What if I fall behind?"

Don’t worry — you’ll have lifetime access to the video tutorials, the footage and the audio downloads.

You can work on the lessons at your own pace, as quickly or as slowly as you like. If you’ll be out of town, on vacation, or just get swamped for a few days, The Art of Action Editing will still be here for you when you’re ready.

How The Art of Action Editing works

"Which editing software can I use?"

You can use any editing software to follow along with this course. As long as you know how to cut video and audio onto your timeline and move it around, you’ll be able to use the techniques we teach.

"Will I get permanent access to the lessons, footage and sound effects?"

Absolutely. Once you enroll, you’ll have lifetime access to all lessons, resources and downloadable footage/audio.

"Will I get a certificate that shows I completed the course?"

Yes. When you finish the course, email our editing team at editors@filmeditingpro.com and include a link to your cut.

We’ll take a look, make sure you completed all the assignments and issue you a Certificate of Completion (sample). The certificate will have a unique verification code that you can enter on our website to prove you completed the course.

What if…?

"What if I need help in the course?"

We are here to help. If you ever get stuck on anything in the course or even want a technique explained a bit further, just email us. Our editing team (editors@filmeditingpro.com) will get right back to you with an answer.

You can also email our support team (support@filmeditingpro.com) if you need help with anything in your account or on the website.

"Do you have a 12 month payment plan?"

Yes — we offer an affordable 12 month payment plan option. Just choose which version of the course you want (Standard or Pro) and pick the payment plan option.

On the same day each month, your payment will be automatically processed until you reach the 12th month. Keep in mind that this is NOT a monthly subscription. You will need to make all 12 payments, unless you request a qualified refund in the first 30 days.

What if I purchase the course and then decide it's not for me?

We stand by this course with a 100% money-back guarantee. Try the entire course and decide if it’s right for you.

If you don’t love it, no worries. Just email us within the first 30 days, show us you watched the lessons and attempted the work and we’ll refund your money.

"Can I upgrade to PRO or ULTIMATE later?"

Yes — you can upgrade your course package at any time. Just email us at support@filmeditingpro.com. We’ll charge you the difference in price as a single payment and open up access to the next tier.*

*Note: The payment plan option is not available if you choose to upgrade later.

“Can I get a discount for being a student? In the military? Paying in cash?"

We do not offer any discounts for the course. We’ve designed it so that all students have access to a variety of pricing levels and payment options to make things fair and accessible for everyone.

"When will this be available again?"

We don’t know the exact dates of each enrollment period. We try to offer a couple opportunities each year but the exact dates depend on our full-time editing schedules. It’s important that we have enough editors available for each enrollment period to help students as they move through the course.

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The Art of Action Editing

PRO

12 monthly payments of $97

(That’s $3.23 per day)

  • The Full 37-Video Art of Action Editing Course
  • 2 Hours of Downloadable HD Footage
  • 28 Homework Assignments
  • 850-Piece Action Music & Sound Library
  • 1600-Piece Pro Action Audio Pack
  • Access to the Advanced Editing Module
  • 10 Additional Camera Rolls of Character Setup Footage
  • 9 Printable Quick Reference Guides
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The Art of Action Editing

STANDARD

12 monthly payments of $47

(That’s $1.57 per day)

  • The Full 37-Video Art of Action Editing Course
  • 2 Hours of Downloadable HD Footage
  • 28 Homework Assignments
  • 850-Piece Action Music & Sound Library
  • 1600-Piece Pro Action Audio Pack
  • Access to the Advanced Editing Module
  • 10 Additional Camera Rolls of Character Setup Footage
  • 9 Printable Quick Reference Guides
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