Creative Video Editing Techniques

Study different types of creative video edits through both detailed analysis and practical application.

Introduction

• The creativity and conventions of film editing

1. A Discussion of Editing Techniques

• The rules of film editing
• Continuity editing vs. complexity editing

2. Continuity Editing

• Understanding coverage
• Shot reverse shot
• Insert shots and cutaways
• Cutting on action
• Match cut
• J cut and L cut
• Parallel editing
• Invisible cut
• Swish pan

3. Complexity Editing

• Jump cut
• Montage
• More montage
• Smash cut

4. Creative Transitions

• Dissolves
• Wipes
• Other creative transitions