Large files can both be a blessing and a curse to work with. If you’re working with RAW video files, you can edit those clips to your heart’s desire, but it’s going to be a nightmare transferring a folder of fully edited RAW files online. It could take ages to transfer and the platform your u

We are all told that the best kind of editing is the kind that’s invisible. It’s thought that if a viewer notices a cut or transition from scene to scene, they’ll be taken out of their immersion in the film’s story. However, sometimes it’s better to draw attention to transitions because they

Color correction and color grading are terms that are often used interchangeably, even though these two processes have different purposes. It’s imperative to know what these processes are, their function, and how they differ if you want to color edit your videos correctly. In this article, we wi

Since the software was announced in 2018 at Adobe MAX, Adobe Premiere Rush has helped video content creators make professional-looking videos on the go. Premiere Rush is a cross-platform, multiple divide editing software that, while intended for social media creators, many creatives can use. Ado

Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve’s trim tool is a useful tool that will streamline your editing workflow. However, it operates differently than many other editing apps. If you are used to Premiere Pro and make the transition to DaVinci Resolve, it will take some time to adjust to the tools and interface.

“Let’s shoot HD. No, let’s shoot 4K. No, let’s shoot 8K. Cool. Sounds like a plan.” Everybody is now super excited, except you, the editor. You are afraid that your computer will not be able to handle this footage, but you do not want to say anything. How do you solve this problem? TRANSCODE. Let u

If you are shooting and editing a video project, it is best to plan before you even press that record button—especially if you plan on shooting hours or even days of footage, and you are looking for pristine results. But keep in mind that every project differs in the editing stages of video product

Editing dialogue is always tricky. As editors, it’s your job to know what to leave in and what cut out when constructing the scene. That said, here are a few tips to help you edit dialogue. Stay true to the scene when you edit dialogue When you have to cut dialogue, there’s often confli

Video editing software is the primary tool of the editor’s trade. Moreover, just as the tools of a craftsperson fit their needs, the video editor selects their software to accomplish the task at hand. This allows editors to work efficiently and with precision. Regardless of the trade, there is d

Color theory can set the tone and mood for the viewer using color manipulation in pre-production, shooting and post. But what exactly is color theory? Color theory is an explainable phenomenon that came about during the Renaissance period with painters. While basic color attributes were assigned

There’s an embarrassment of riches in the world of video. The powerful tools that are used to tell cinematic stories are readily available to anyone with a desire for filmmaking. Even cameras that deliver 4K footage are commonly found at consumer prices, and 8K cameras are within the reach of a mod

Anyone with a story to tell can learn how to edit video. It’s a ubiquitous medium, available to anyone who wants to use it to share their message. In fact, there are tools and solutions for everyone out there. From the student with a phone in their pocket to the production crew working on an indepe

We’ve all accidentally switched our phone’s orientation while filming. You start shooting vertically and end up tilting it horizontally. Half your video is sideways now. In this guide, we’ll show you how to rotate a video across multiple operating systems. We’ll cover the four major operat

One way to really spice up your video is to create animations using masks in After Effects. In this article, we will cover a couple easy ways to make After Effects masks. With masks, you have a lot of creative power over your videos. You can mask out any object you want from your video. You can

Often times, you may need to crop an existing video to fit a different aspect ratio. Whether it be cropping down from 8K to 4K or cropping an iPhone video to fit a vertical or square aspect ratio, there are many reasons you may need to crop. In this article, we’ll let you know how you can crop vide

Accurate color, contrast and luminance is a priority for any video professional. However, it’s a common misconception that the final display screen provides the best way to judge the quality of a video. Although this point of reference is of the utmost importance, it’s also deceptive. In shor

From the earliest days of film, editors have faced the challenge of telling a story through the assemblage of various clips. Because one shot leads to the next, and that into another, on and on it goes until the message is clear and the story is told. It’s an editor’s attention to detail, and their

Motion graphics help give more life and motion (literally) to anything ranging from title credits and presentations to projects that fall under the multimedia category. As a result, the sounds you add to these sequences can range from adding simple swooshes, pops and bangs all the way to full-blown

From the video editor who is just beginning their career, to the tried and true senior editor, there is always something to learn. Here are five ways the novice and intermediate editor can improve their video editing skills to consistently turn out great work. Know your tools There are many video e

Configuring a RAID system may not be the sexiest thing you read about today, but if you want to level up your editing game, read on. A RAID is a Redundant Array of Inexpensive (or sometimes “Independent”) Disks. In plain English: two or more drives linked together to make “one drive” or