Inside, you’ll find…
36 Editing Tutorials Presented in 1080p HD Video
Delve into over 5 hours of lessons instructing essential editing skills encompassing video, sound, and workflow.
Tools & Techniques Applicable to Any Project
Apply these methods to short films, online content, business promos, full-length features, and beyond.
Detailed Editing Analyses & Breakdowns
Witness real editing scenarios dissected, showcasing effective use of both visual and auditory elements.
Tailored for Various Editor Levels:
✔ Novices seeking to establish a strong foundation
✔ Intermediate Editors aiming to refine their expertise
✔ Enthusiasts striving to enhance their abilities
✔ Online Content Creators aspiring to differentiate their work
Apply your knowledge across various editing software platforms.
Observe Live Scene Edits
As part of your training, observe step-by-step editing of complete scenes in real-time, all in crystal-clear 1080p video. Learn the rationale behind every editorial decision and technique.
Expert Instructors from Hollywood
Avail a unique opportunity to understand the workflow of professional editors.
Decades of Collective Experience
Access cutting-edge training curated from the expertise of some of the industry’s finest editors.
We’ve distilled years of combined editing wisdom into the best-kept secrets, strategies, techniques, workflows, and shortcuts.
Our contributing editors have worked with:
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Comprehensive Training Sessions
Lessons are crafted to impart creative editing skills for practical application.
SECTION 1 | INTRODUCTION Lesson 1: Welcome to Secrets of Creative Editing An overview of the course structure and insights into the upcoming lessons
Duration: 01:38
Lesson 2: Roles and Challenges Faced by Creative Editors Understanding your position in the production process and overcoming common hurdles
Duration: 12:05
SECTION 2 | CRAFTING THE OPTIMAL TIMELINE Lesson 3: Crucial Elements of a Well-Organized Timeline Unveiling the 5 fundamental principles for setting up a professional timeline
Duration: 03:44
Lesson 4: Arranging Video and Audio Tracks Step-by-step guidance on organizing video and audio tracks effectively
Duration: 07:59
Lesson 5: Strategies for Timeline Color Coding Mastering techniques to enhance timeline clarity at a glance
Duration: 05:58
Lesson 6: Final Tips and Advice for Timelines Additional secrets ensuring your project’s proper trajectory
Duration: 05:08
SECTION 3 | ESSENTIALS OF DIALOGUE EDITING
Lesson 7: Managing Various Audio Sources Mastering key audio principles crucial for new projects
Duration: 07:00
Lesson 8: Constructing Conversational Flow Practical demonstration of quickly sketching out a dialogue scene
Duration: 05:02
Lesson 9: Mastering the Split Edit Technique In-depth guidance on utilizing this vital cutting method every editor should grasp
Duration: 09:30
Lesson 10: Enhancing Spoken Audio Addressing distracting audio issues and achieving seamless cuts with valuable tips
Duration: 07:18
SECTION 4 | SCULPTING ACTOR PERFORMANCES
Lesson 11: Editing for Scene Objective and Character Focus Understanding a scene’s primary goal and its impact on your editing choices
Duration: 05:28
Lesson 12: Shaping Actor Performances Practical scene editing, molding actor performances step-by-step
Duration: 12:51
SECTION 5 | CAPTIVATING VIEWER ATTENTION
Lesson 13: Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Sound Exploring the two primary sound types in films and analyzing their roles
Duration: 08:31
Lesson 14: Analyzing Professional Sync Sound Deconstructing a professionally edited scene for a deeper insight into synchronous sound
Duration: 05:31
SECTION 6 | UTILIZING AUDIO ACCENTS FOR ENHANCED NARRATIVES
Lesson 15: Infusing Drama with Sound Utilizing asynchronous sound to propel the narrative forward
Duration: 08:56
Lesson 16: Crafting Humor and Supernatural Effects Utilizing off-screen sound to create humor and suspenseful moments
Duration: 05:50
Lesson 17: Revealing Plot Points through Sound Effectively conveying key plot developments through powerful sound techniques
Duration: 04:45
SECTION 7 | EDIT LAB – NARRATIVE SHAPING WITH SOUND
Lesson 18: Designing a Sound Strategy Creating a plan to craft an alternate narrative using audio alone
Duration: 07:40
Lesson 19: Layering Sound – Part 1 Step-by-step editing, layering effects and foley to weave an invisible story
Duration: 07:04
Lesson 20: Layering Sound – Part 2 Continuation of the editing process, refining the invisible narrative
Duration: 14:38
Lesson 21: Cross-Cutting for Pacing and Tension Careful scene construction to build tension and pacing using cross-cutting and music
Duration: 08:05
Lesson 22: Scene Review and Sound-Based Storytelling Elements A detailed analysis of the final scene, focusing on sound-based storytelling elements
Duration: 03:49
SECTION 8 | CONCLUSION
Lesson 23: Key Takeaways Review A brief recap of crucial course lessons
Duration: 01:14
Lesson 24: Your Next Steps in Learning Guidance on further advancing your editing skills
Duration: 01:50
BONUS SECTION | EDITING WORKSHOP
Lesson 25: Project Overview Editing two scenes from start to finish using course knowledge and additional expert tips
Duration: 11:32
Lesson 26: Organizing & Reviewing Footage Best practices for importing assets and efficient color-coding for seamless editing
Duration: 11:32
Lesson 27: Creating a Line Breakdown Professional editor techniques to swiftly review takes and select the best performances
Duration: 18:03
Lesson 28: Assembling the Kitchen Table Conversation – Part 1 Initial rough cut creation guided by the line breakdown
Duration: 15:55
Lesson 29: Assembling the Kitchen Table Conversation – Part 2 Detailed script analysis and scene assembly for context and story development
Duration: 09:28
Lesson 30: Refining the Kitchen Table Scene – Part 1 Adjusting coverage, fine-tuning with split edits, and preliminary audio work
Duration: 14:49
Lesson 31: Refining the Kitchen Table Scene – Part 2 Strengthening emotional impact with additional reaction shots and nuanced editing
Duration: 16:51
Lesson 32: Creating the Sad Bench Scene – Part 1 Initiating the second scene, along with basic rough cut enhancements
Duration: 15:44
Lesson 33: Creating the Sad Bench Scene – Part 2 Seamless integration of two scenes, refining character movement and audio
Duration: 07:14
Lesson 34: Enhancing Scenes with Music & Sound – Part 1 Adding sound design and music from the beginning for enhanced storytelling
Duration: 12:12
Lesson 35: Enhancing Scenes with Music & Sound – Part 2 Arranging audio tracks using crossfades and keyframes for smooth music and sound effects integration
Duration: 08:35
Lesson 36: Enhancing Scenes with Music & Sound – Part 3 Building an emotional sound backdrop for the climax, concluding with meticulous audio mixing
Duration: 14:25
This is just a glimpse of what awaits in “Secrets of Creative Editing”…
- Crucial roles every creative editor must fulfill
- Strategies to combat major project challenges
- Step-by-step guide to creating a well-organized timeline
- Key principles for efficient video and audio track arrangement
- Workflow-enhancing color-coding techniques
- Essential dialogue editing skills for editors
- Techniques to work with diverse audio sources professionally
- Insight into the split-edit technique, a must-know for editors
- Tips to refine audio for seamless, natural dialogue
- Strategies for shaping actor performances
- Editing methods to achieve a scene’s objective
- Importance of reaction shots in character focus
- Building a comprehensive audio narrative
- Understanding synchronous sound’s emotional impact
- Crafting humor and suspense with off-screen sound
- Using sound to clarify pivotal moments
- Techniques to fabricate non-existent elements convincingly
- Professional examples of sound conveying plot developments
- Live editing demo utilizing sound to influence events and meaning
- Layering sound design, foley, and music for an invisible narrative
- Mastering cross-cutting for pacing and tension control
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Course Features
- Lectures 1
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes