Let’s Edit with Media Composer – Lesson 1 – Before You Edit
Well, we’re back! That’s right, the Let’s Edit with Media Composer tutorial series is back after a hiatus, and...
ART OF THE CUT with “Nocturnal Animals” editor Joan Sobel
Joan Sobel, ACE began as first assistant on such films as both of Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill films. She...
Bluetooth headphones: battery life trumps sound quality
The powers that be seem to want everyone to use Bluetooth headphones, and they may come in handy for...
ART OF THE CUT with “Straight Outta Compton”‘s editor Billy Fox
Billy Fox, ACE has numerous Emmys nominations for his editorial and producing work and won an Emmy as a...
How to be a hero to your kids (by editing that is).
Many editors work in anonymity, often alone, sometimes never seeing a client, usually without the praise that is given...
Christmas Gift Ideas for the Editor – 2015 Edition
It’s time once again for the 6th annual, often imitated but never duplicated Christmas Gift Ideas for the Video...
The return of Automatic Duck: FCPX to After Effects and Media Copy
If you’ve been working in this business for awhile you’ll most likely have fond memories of Automatic Duck. The...
Feature Request: A Notepad built into non-linear editing applications
While editing very large job the other day I had an idea for a new NLE feature that would...
Tutorial: using any midi controller as a video controller in your editing software
Curious about how to use your midi controller into a video controller in your NLE? I’ll show you how...
Editors: Do you prefer more shorter clips or less longer clips?
I was recently working on an edit that used footage captured by two shooters covering a weekend event. The...