Editing

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.

Knowing a little about the way filler words work on the listener’s brain can help you decide which ones might have value and which need to go.

A crossfade is a handy device in the toolbox of film editing transitions — both for audio and video clips. Here’s how to make the most of crossfades in your next project.