When you’re editing a film or video, the techniques you use can have as much impact on the way it’s received as the way it’s shot or the performances portrayed. Depending on how you cut from one moment to the next and what types of transitions you make within a given scene, you can create a multitude of different experiences using the same footage.





Explore the basic techniques you can use to create your final result in the video above, and for a more in-depth look at these methods of editing, read our post on 13 Creative Editing Techniques Every Video Editor Should Know.

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