What is The Art of Trailer Editing?
An online video training course that will teach you how to edit exciting trailers, teasers & promos for any type of film, business or event.
Learn trailer-specific editing techniques used only in this unique style of cutting. These are very different from those used in other forms of editing.
40+ 1080p HD tutorials, plus raw HD practice footage with full audio splits and a 3200+ piece library of premium trailer sound design & music.
…designed for anyone who needs to:
Ready to start learning?
Real Hollywood Instructors
Get a unique opportunity to learn exactly how a professional trailer editor works
125+ Years of Combined Experience
Get access to cutting-edge training from some of the best trailer editors working in the entertainment industry right now.
We’ve taken 125+ years of combined trailer editing experience and compiled the best secrets, editing strategies, techniques, workflows and shortcuts.
Award-Winning Trailer Editors
These are award-winning trailer editors who have honed their skills and risen to the top of their field.
Awards include:
- 3 Grand Key Art Awards
- 31 Gold/Silver/Bronze Key Art Awards
- 15 Golden Trailer Awards
Our contributing editors have cut trailers for:
THESE MAJOR STUDIOS
& THESE MAJOR FILMS
Professional-Quality Source Materials
Follow along and cut your own trailer with us
1080p HD Source Footage
Download a professionally-shot short film with full D/M/E audio splits
The best way to learn editing is by actually doing it. This footage was specifically chosen to present you with common trailer editing challenges you’re likely encounter on your own projects. Use all the new trailer skills and techniques you’ve learned to gain a high level of mastery in this editorial art form.
Premium Trailer Music & Sound Library
Work with professional quality audio to create the perfect audio mix
An 3200+ piece library of premium trailer music and sound design. Sound design and music play a HUGE role in the trailer editing process. We’ve worked closely with our partners at Alibi Music and others to hand-select the perfect library of cues you’ll need to craft an amazing audio bed.
Over 1100 pieces of this audio are completely license-free, so you can use them on any project.
Trailer Graphics & Script Pack
Use professional trailer scripts and custom graphics to enhance your cut
Graphic cards can be very useful in supporting the story of a trailer and adding a bit of style. Use the included 14 scripts and graphics, or choose to create your own.
Use any editing software to follow along
Plus Editor Interviews & Career Advice
Advice, tips and stories from the best trailer editors in the world
Course Lessons
What Students Are Saying…
-Bernie T.
FILM EDITING PRO GRADUATE
“The Art of Trailer Editing has totally changed how I cut.”
December 30 at 11:25am
“I run a fairly large YouTube channel and often have to create teaser pieces for our new videos. The Art of Trailer Editing has totally changed how I cut. After going through your training, we’ve been able to increase views on new content by about 78%. Thanks guys.”
-Jordan G.
FILM EDITING PRO GRADUATE
“This course is amazing!”
March 19 at 3:52pm
“This course is amazing! I spent close to $85,000 on film school and the editing training didn’t even come close to this .”
-Nathan H.
FILM EDITING PRO GRADUATE
Join The Art of Trailer Editing
Sign up below and get lifetime access
$799 Value – The Art of Trailer Editing Core Lessons
$399 Value – The Guided Trailer Editing Workshop
$299 Value – 1080p HD Practice Footage & Audio Stems
$449 Value – 1100+ Fully License-Free Trailer SFX
$397 Value – 4 Hollywood Trailer Deconstructions
$299 Value – 100+ Minutes of Career Advice
Plus BONUS Lessons, GFX Templates & Downloadable PDFs Guides
30-Day 100% Money-Back Guarantee
Over $2,600 in professional training and downloadable assets
If you have any questions or concerns about the course, email us. We’re happy to help.
100% Money-Back Guarantee
Try “The Art of Trailer Editing” for a full 30-days, 100% risk-free
Try the entire The Art of Trailer 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 Trailer Editing.
It’s simple: Take the course and see for yourself. If it doesn’t work, just email us and we’ll refund you 100%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about this training course
“Is The Art of Trailer Editing right for me?”
"Why should I care about trailer editing techniques?"
The techniques used to craft an engaging short-format piece can be used for more than just “Hollywood-style” movie trailers. These same skills can/should be used when crafting business promos, social media ads, spicing up YouTube videos and even adding editorial style and flair to any number of longer format edits.
If you had a chance to watch any of our free sample videos, you’ll probably notice that trailer editing techniques are employed to bring you into the video, transition between sections and build intensity into the “climax”, which is our case is telling you more about this course.
Lastly, music and sound editing are a massive part of capturing and holding a viewer’s attention. While too often ignored in most training, a huge emphasis is placed on those skills in The Art of Trailer Editing.
"How much editing experience do I need for the course?"
The Art of Trailer Editing is designed for editors of all levels. The techniques will take you from the very basics of trailer 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 Trailer Editing different from other editing courses?"
This is the only course that focuses 100% on creative trailer editing. The techniques you’ll learn can be applied immediately to give your next trailer or teaser a professional look and feel.
You get 40+ video lessons, downloadable footage, audio splits and graphics so you can practice cutting a full trailer along with us. And of course, you’re protected by our 100% money-back guarantee.
"Can I take this course from home?"
Yes, The Art of Trailer 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 Trailer Editing will still be here for you when you’re ready.
How The Art of Trailer 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.
"What genres does The Art of Trailer Editing teach?"
This course will teach techniques across every single genre of trailer editing. Drama, comedy, action, suspense and horror.
"Can I use the sound effects and music for my own projects?"
The course comes with 3200+ pieces of sound design and music. Some are designed for educational use with the course and you’ll be using to cut the trailer along with us. There are another 1100+ trailer SFX that can be used for any project, even paid work!
"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, Pro or Ultimate) 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 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.
Help Every Step of the Way
Fast & friendly support for your creative and technical questions
You’re never alone with The Art of Trailer 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.
Got a technical question?
Email our Tech Support Team with any problems you might have with your account or the website. We’ll respond quickly and fix your problem.
Join The Art of Trailer Editing
Sign up below and get lifetime access
$799 Value – The Art of Trailer Editing Core Lessons
$399 Value – The Guided Trailer Editing Workshop
$299 Value – 1080p HD Practice Footage & Audio Stems
$449 Value – 1100+ Fully License-Free Trailer SFX
$397 Value – 4 Hollywood Trailer Deconstructions
$299 Value – 100+ Minutes of Career Advice
Plus BONUS Lessons, GFX Templates & Downloadable PDFs Guides
30-Day 100% Money-Back Guarantee
Over $2,600 in professional training and downloadable assets
If you have any questions or concerns about the course, email us. We’re happy to help.
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