Editing

Almost every piece of media we consume has some kind of transition, whether we notice it or not — and not noticing is usually the goal.

Crosstalk is usually evidence of excitement and enthusiasm, but it can pose some problems when you need to edit podcast audio that’s full of this overlapping chatter.

Even if you have a simple vlog, cutting to a few shots of B-roll can elevate your production value exponentially.

You don’t want to cut out crosstalk willy-nilly — there’s an art to editing this conversational collision.

There are a zillion ways to do fine cuts — techniques, tools, keyboard shortcuts (or “hot keys”) — and no right or wrong way. So we asked a few pros for their pro-est tips..

A rough cut is where you focus on shaping your story and honing your message. It’s essentially where you organize the beginning, middle, and end of your story, so you can see the shape your story is taking.