Filmmakers Academy – Terms and Techniques of Editing

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 to 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 projects with high-production value.

Module 1 — Editing Terms and Techniques

• Hard Cuts, J-Cuts & L-Cuts: Part 1
• Heads & Tails, Shot/Reverse Shots & ADR: Part 2
• Smash Cuts & Match Cuts: Part 3
• Jump Cuts & Soft Cuts: Part 4
• Keeping Continuity & Cutting On Action: Part 5
• Cross-Cutting, Split Screen & Montage: Part 6
• Cutaway, Point of View, Inserts & Stock Footage: Part 7
• Audio Sweetening: Part 8