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There's a lot that goes behind the final output of a video. The commercial you're a fan of, the song album you've listened to on repeat WITH the video have hours of editing behind it. Your story and cinematography style could be beautifully done, but if your boat to editing faces high tide, your well-thought-out idea will need to be executed better! Now, are you ready to dive into every cut and frame of video editing? Treat this newsletter as your ultimate guide. Let's get you started!

1. Understanding the Basics

• Video Formats and Codecs:

Gel with formats like MP4, MOV, AVI, and codecs like H.264 and ProRes. This knowledge ensures your videos are compatible, high-quality, and efficient.

• Resolution and Aspect Ratios:

Know your resolutions (1080p, 4K, 8K) and aspect ratios (16:9, 1:1, 9:16) to make your videos look stunning as per the platform requirements.

• Frame Rates:

Master frame rates (24 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps) and their impact on your video's vibe. Learn when to go cinematic with 24fps and how higher fps can smooth things out.

2. Mastering Editing Software

• Basics: Trimming, Cutting, and Splicing clips. Whatever software you choose, shortcuts are your new best friends for speedy editing.
• Transitions and Effects: Add flair with transitions (crossfade, wipe, dip to black) and effects (zoom in/out, slow motion). Keyframing is your ticket to custom effects.
• Audio Editing: Balance audio levels, sync sound with video, and mix in sound effects or background music. Stay hip with trending audio, SFX, and memes.

In editing, just like math, clearing your basics first gets you solving the toughest equations.

3. Learning Advanced Editing Techniques

1. Colour Grading: Create moods with colour grading. Practice with LUTs and run into RAW or SLOG footage to make your visuals pop.
2. Motion Graphics: Get animated with tools like Adobe After Effects. Start with presets and mock-ups to bring your titles and animations to life.
3. Multi-Camera Editing: Smoothly edit footage from multiple cameras, perfect for events or interviews. Sync audio from different sources for seamless editing.

4. Technical Skills

1. Hardware Knowledge: Love your gear! Understand how your computer's specs affect performance and when to upgrade RAM, GPU, or storage for smoother editing.
2. Software Updates: Keep your software fresh with the latest updates. Do not depend on cracked versions—they're bad news for your work and data.

Practice does make a person perfect & none of this would come in handy if you don't practice! A few other things that will make your skills stand out are keeping a backup and storing your projects like treasure. Have external drives or cloud storage available at all times! Staying updated with the latest trends will be your friend whenever you run out of ideas to edit or have a creative block.

Cherry on top of all these skills that you are ready to have is– attention to detail. Edits require every nanosecond of your attention to make it look crisp!

Now that you're armed with these insights, it's time to unleash your inner editing megamind! Remember, you can't start as a pro, trust your creativity, have fun with your drafts and let it grow! 

May the force of no corrupt files always be with you! 🚀