Video editing is really a fascinating job. The attractive representation of a video has a lot to do with video editing. Without a proper video editing, it will be hard for you to represent your video in the way that you want it to be. All your time, effort and money will be in vain if you don’t properly edit your video. You will find that there are several video editors who with the power of their editing can make even a simple video look stunning. Do you want to know how? We are going to tell you that.

This is the list of techniques that you must know as a video editor

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  Standard cut

Standard cut is one of the basic cuts of video editing. Another name of the standard cut is a hard cut. The simple objective of this cut is to join two clips together. Well, we have already discussed that it is the most common cut and it cannot induce any emotions, unlike other cuts. You can use the InVideo video editing tool to witness what the standard cut is. Several video ads utilise this tool for editing.

• Jumpcut

It is another kind of cut that is used to symbolise the passage of time. Majority of times jump cuts are done within the same frame or the same composition. But there are times when it is used in the cases of montages as well. So, if you want to represent different times within the same frame and composition, jump cut is the option for you.

• Montage

Well, montage is another editing technique that symbolises the passage of time. Mostly, montages are used to provide the context of a story with the same quick cuts. For example, you will find the videos of sportsman and athletes which are showing their fitness regime are mostly done in montages. But apart from this, you can also use this video to signify a transformation of a character in your video.

• Cross Dissolve

When it comes to the techniques of video editing, cross dissolve has several purposes of serving. It can show the passage of time, it can be used for overlapping layers that reflects multiple stories or scenes happening once, but all of them are shot at different times. You can watch the Apocalypse now movies if you want to get a clear idea about cross dissolve editing technique.

• Wipe

Wipe is a kind of video transition that utilises an animation, which ‘wipes’ the first scene so that the second scene can make its way. This technique can be comfortable as well as complex. But, most of the times, when this technique is used in a video, it makes it look like cheesy and corny. Depending on the target audience of your video, you should use this technique.

• Fade in or out

Well, the name says it all. With the help of this technique, you sometimes fade in your clip or fade out your clip. Most of the times, this clip is utilised to symbolise the passage of time (Yes, again). For example, this technique showcases the switching of the night into day or someone falling into sleep. But, you have to be a bit careful if you are opting for this technique as can be a bit jarring.

• Cutting on action

Well, this exactly how it sounds like. This technique is nothing but cutting a scene when the action is happening. Well, it is nothing but going according to the psychology of people. For instance, if someone is kicking at the door, all of us expect a change in the angle, and that is precisely what ‘cutting on action’ has to do.

• Cutaway shots

This cut can do wonders for you if you can use this editing technique properly. The primary objective of this cut is to shift the focus from the main characters to the scene. It helps an editor to create tension or ambience by giving some extra context to the scene.

• Crosscut

Crosscut is a kind of editing technique where you cut between two scenes, which are happening at the same time, but the places of those scenes are different. Mainly, these cuts are utilised to create a sense of tension in a video. As an instance, you can think of a robbing scene where the robber is slowly trying to cut the lock of the bank, on the other hand, police officials are trying to track him and coming towards him.

So, these are some of the video editing techniques that you can look for if you are an aspiring video editor. We assure you that it will help you in the process of video editing.