Best Video Editing Exercise: Master This Process Nov 16, 2024

Don’t download another stock transition, footage overlay, light leak collection, or motion-graphics template until you’ve mastered your editing fundamentals.

I’ve been a pro editor for over 20 years, and today I’d like to invite you into my edit suite so I can share exactly what those fundamenta...

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Best Video Editing Exercise: Edit On Action (Challenge) Oct 12, 2024

Anyone can open editing software and make an edit, but very few people know where to place that edit. Today that’s going to change.

I’ve been a pro editor for over 20 years, and I’d like to invite you into my edit suite so I can share a unique exercise that will help you practice editing on acti...

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Best Rhythmic Video Editing Exercise (Challenge) Sep 14, 2024

If you can create a steady rhythm in your edits, then you’re one step away from being able to execute one of the most impactful editing techniques.

I’ve been a pro editor for over 20 years and I’ve developed a unique exercise to help you master this technique; I’m going to share it with you toda...

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Best Video Editing Exercise For Emotion (Challenge) Sep 07, 2024

The best editors will tell you that emotion is the most important criteria for video editing. But none of them are telling you HOW to practice it. Today, that’s going to change.

I’ve been a pro editor for over 20 years and I’ve developed an exercise that will give you a tangible way to practice ...

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The Best Editing Rhythm Exercise (Challenge) Jun 08, 2024

In this article I’m going to share an exercise I developed that will help you work on your rhythm as an editor.

In his book, In the Blink of an Eye (affiliate), legendary editor Walter Murch shares his six criteria for successful editing. Third on that list is RHYTHM.

I think most editors would...

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