PostsCommentsPayoutshansama (59)in #tips • last monthWhen Great Editing Becomes PredictableI have watched quite a few videos from Internet Anarchist, and there is no doubt that the editing is impressive. Many creators have even started teaching narration and…hansama (59)in #learning • last monthWhy Professional Transitions Use More Than One WhooshAt first, I downloaded one whoosh sound and used it for every transition. It worked, but something still felt missing. Then I noticed that many professional editors layer…hansama (59)in Town Square • last month Where Should the White Flash Go During a Transition?The first time I created a white flash, I wasn't sure where to place it. Should it happen before the clips move? Should it happen after they finish? Or should it cover the…hansama (59)in #editing • last monthWhy My Slide Transitions Looked Weak and How I Fixed ThemOne of the first questions I asked myself when editing Shorts was simple. 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