Going Beyond the Basics of Editing

Have you ever watched a movie and forgotten that you were watching actors on a set? That it was more like real life, and their dialog seemed to fit together seamlessly? That's good editing. Ever see Ironman take flight? That's good editing. Awesome titles? Good editing. Cool color effects? Good editing.

Editing plays a pivotal role in leaving audiences awestruck. Perhaps you've been editing for a while but, although technically proficient, your finished videos seem a little flat and boring. Amateur editors may blame it on the original content, but professionals understand that the lion's share of a video's drama and excitement is due to how it's edited. Want that power? Videomaker's Advanced Editing DVD is here to ramp up your skills, and increase your editing speed as well.

Content include:

  • Advanced Editing Tools - find out what hardware is needed to edit video at an advanced level.
  • The Art of Editing - Gain an understanding of edit pacing, matching action, and continuity of motion.
  • Video Filters and Color Effects - Learn how to edit the color, speed, and texture of your video for color correction or for effect.
  • Compositing - Discover how to use layering, transparencies, motion paths, and key types to create complex composite effects.
  • Titles and Graphics - Learn how to build professional looking titles and graphics.
  • Encoding and Output - Learn how to move your finished project from the editing program to a DVD disc.

Take the first step to becoming a professional editor with the Advanced Editing DVD. Unleash your inner artist, and start creating compelling videos today! $25 for DVD
Advanced Editing

Look, up in the Sky...

The best editors are the Clark Kents of the production process, saving the day with super-human feats of wonder, while maintaining an unassuming outward appearance.

Like the coolest superheroes, good editors have the power of invisibility. Viewers should not notice the edits (and certainly not the editor).

Cuts should be paced properly and flow naturally. Special effects and flashy transitions should be used only when specifically called for by the content: Invisible is always the better option. Whether you're out to foil a diabolical deed-doer or create a professional video, don't call undue attention to yourself.