Filmmakers Academy – Terms & Techniques of Editing Course

About Course:

A solid foundation for video editors!

• 8 Lessons
• 1 hour and 45 minutes of instructional videos

In Terms and Techniques of Editing, editor Joaquin Elizondo (Narcos: Mexico, Dark Winds) sets aspiring editors on the path for success. He does so by revealing basic in-depth editing techniques including various ways to cut a scene, engineering montages, improving audio, and everything in between!

To enhance your understanding of narrative techniques, Joaquin uses scenes from award-winning short films as a reference. That way, you can get the feel of how to edit on projects with high-production value.

Editing Terms and Techniques

• 01-Hard Cuts, J-Cuts & L-Cuts
• 02-Heads & Tails, Shot/Reverse Shots & ADR
• 03-Smash Cuts & Match Cuts
• 04-Jump Cuts & Soft Cuts
• 05-Keeping Continuity & Cutting On Action
• 06-Cross-Cutting, Split Screen & Montage
• 07-Cutaway, Point of View, Inserts & Stock Footage
• 08-Audio Sweetening