Editing

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.

There’s no one right or wrong way to edit a video, but there are some essential tips you should know to make things go more smoothly.

Here we’ll delve a little more into rough cut techniques, in hopes of helping you focus your efforts so you can get a first cut faster.