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The Power of Motion in an Edit With “Cut on Action”

We'll take a look at challenges involved in executing the cutting on action technique, the importance of timing and the…
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How to Achieve an Efficient and Optimized Post Production Workflow

Optimizing and streamlining your workflow is an essential skillset to learn as an editor—it can set you apart from competition,…
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Cutting It Right: The Power of Cutaways in Film

How do we use cutaway and insert shots in editing? We’re taking a deeper look at the art of the…

Storytelling Ads Stand Out While Landing Top Marks During The Big Game

This year’s lineup had only a few standouts. Let’s examine this year’s common theme, and what caused only a handful…
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Essential Keyboard Shortcuts to Use in Premiere Pro, FCP, DaVinci

Achieve a higher editing efficiency with popular key combinations in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Davinci Resolve.
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А Film Editor’s Guide to Song and Music Licensing

The perfect song can make or break a scene—here’s everything you need to know about music licensing.
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The Building Blocks and Fundamentals of the Film Editing Process

Understand the process of editing film step-by-step and how it differs from editing video.
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How a Film’s Value is Elevated in Post-Production

Understand the role of post-production in filmmaking and the steps involved in a post-production workflow.
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15 Professional Film Editing Programs That Hollywood Editors Use

Find out how professional film editors choose editing software based on the needs of each project.
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Understanding the Basics of Cinematic Color Grading

Understand the color-grading stage of the post-production process of filmmaking.