In this episode, seasoned editors Max and Tyler demonstrate how to perform global edits on long clips and showcase six proven techniques to eliminate filler words like “uh,” “like,” and “um” in your audio.
Tyler highlights a crucial time‑saving trick: color‑correct your entire long clip before cutting, instead of adjusting brightness and contrast for each segment afterward (5:00). Following that, the duo explains each method in our user‑friendly online video editor.
1. Jumpcut (6:02)
The simplest approach is a jump cut. Cut the clip just before the filler word, then again right after. Delete the filler segment and close the gap by right‑clicking and selecting Close Gap, or drag the clips together.
2. Muting with Keyframes (7:30)
This method keeps the clip intact while silencing the unwanted word. Place a keyframe at the start of the filler, lower the second keyframe to the bottom to mute, and raise the audio after the word with two additional keyframes. The resulting U‑shaped curve ensures a smooth fade‑in and fade‑out.
Note: The visual remains unchanged, so the speaker still appears saying the word.
3. Muting by Cutting the Audio Track (8:50)
Similar to the keyframe method, this keeps visuals intact. Cut around the filler word, then right‑click the clip and select Mute Audio.
4. Adding Background Music (9:31)
Background music can mask brief edits. Drag an audio file onto Audio 1, then lower its volume to 15–30% so dialogue remains clear.
5. Scaling After Jumpcuts (15:35)
After removing a filler with a jumpcut, scale the next clip to emphasize the edit and indicate time passage—popular with vloggers who record long monologues.
Open the clip, go to the Transform tab, and adjust the scale slider.
6. Covering with B‑Roll (16:00)
Use B‑roll to hide edits visually. Place a muted clip on Video 1 over the edited area; it should not interfere with dialogue.
That’s it! Try your favorite technique in our online video editor and refine your audio with confidence.