{"id":92017,"date":"2017-06-30T07:00:41","date_gmt":"2017-06-30T12:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=92017"},"modified":"2017-06-30T09:07:41","modified_gmt":"2017-06-30T14:07:41","slug":"5-tips-editing-fast-paced-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/5-tips-editing-fast-paced-video\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Editing a Fast-Paced Video"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"rapid-cut-edits-have-their-place-in-certain-projects-here-are-a-few-things-to-consider-before-undertaking-one-of-your-own\">Rapid-cut edits have their place in certain projects. Here are a few things\u00a0to consider before undertaking one of your own.<\/h2>\n<p><em>Top image via <a href=\"https:\/\/premier.shutterstock.com\/image\/detail-338102081\/laptop-and-other-electronics-on-workspace\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Shutterstock<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>One of the most difficult aspects of <strong>editing and video production<\/strong>\u00a0is knowing exactly how your edit will look when it&#8217;s all said and done. Creating engaging content is sometimes left up to the editor, who must make the right cuts while guiding the audience through the experience. Here are a few ways you can create a fast-paced, entertaining video while keeping\u00a0your audience&#8217;s attention.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PDrDC8rvIug?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"framing\">Framing<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-92035 size-full\" title=\"5 Tips for Editing a Fast-Paced Video \u2014 Framing\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Framing-step-1.gif\" alt=\"5 Tips for Editing a Fast-Paced Video \u2014 Framing\" width=\"755\" height=\"342\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are creating a <strong>fast-paced edit<\/strong>, you absolutely must consider what the audience is seeing\u00a0during each shot. For instance, if the subject of the shot is on the <strong>bottom right side of the frame<\/strong>, it&#8217;s probably a bad idea to quickly cut to somebody else at the <strong>top left corner of the frame<\/strong>. If you do decide (or simply don&#8217;t have enough footage) to include this cut, make sure you give the audience enough time to comprehend what they&#8217;re seeing before cutting away. An excellent example of crucial framing in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CR7ejkmf8Y4\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">rapidly cut scene comes\u00a0from 2015&#8217;s <em>Mad Max: Fury Road<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CR7ejkmf8Y4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"match-colors\">Match Colors<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-92037 size-full\" title=\"5 Tips for Editing a Fast-Paced Video \u2014 Match Colors\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Step-2-Match-Color.gif\" alt=\"5 Tips for Editing a Fast-Paced Video \u2014 Match Colors\" width=\"755\" height=\"327\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This might seem obvious, but consider cutting from dark rooms to light rooms and the amount of time our eyes need to adjust accordingly. As with\u00a0framing, the audience needs enough time to <strong>recognize the change in scenery<\/strong> and understand what&#8217;s happening before you can <strong>cut to the next shot<\/strong>. You must also consider\u00a0the <strong>colors and exposure of contrasting shots<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"cut-to-the-beat\">Cut to the Beat<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-92038 size-full\" title=\"5 Tips for Editing a Fast-Paced Video \u2014 Cut to the Beat\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/PB-Cut-to-Beat.jpg\" alt=\"5 Tips for Editing a Fast-Paced Video \u2014 Cut to the Beat\" width=\"755\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/PB-Cut-to-Beat.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/PB-Cut-to-Beat.jpg?resize=300,107 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/PB-Cut-to-Beat.jpg?resize=277,99 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/PB-Cut-to-Beat.jpg?resize=359,128 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/PB-Cut-to-Beat.jpg?resize=543,194 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/PB-Cut-to-Beat.jpg?resize=560,200 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/PB-Cut-to-Beat.jpg?resize=150,54 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If your goal\u00a0is to maintain a fast, fun pace, it&#8217;s important to note that <strong>cutting to the beat of a song<\/strong> is an excellent way to maintain rhythm and style. Many of the biggest vloggers and creators on YouTube employ this technique at some point due to its absolute ability to entertain while maintaining the illusion\u00a0of professionalism. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">PremiumBeat<\/a> offers songs broken down into <strong>Beats Per Minute<\/strong>, and they come in\u00a015-, 30-, and 60- second versions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"match-movement\">Match Movement<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-92040 size-full\" title=\"5 Tips for Editing a Fast-Paced Video \u2014 Match Movement\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Movements.gif\" alt=\"5 Tips for Editing a Fast-Paced Video \u2014 Match Movement\" width=\"755\" height=\"429\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One technique that might not seem as obvious is to <strong>match objects&#8217; movements<\/strong> between cuts by moving in the same direction. As you can see in the example above, liquid flowing from one side of the screen to the other and cutting to a similar action \u2014 whether it&#8217;s people drinking or rain falling \u2014 will help the video <em>flow<\/em>\u00a0more smoothly. This might be difficult if you don&#8217;t have the right\u00a0footage, but if you need to <strong>cut to a three-second clip<\/strong> of a resembling motion or shot, check out Shutterstock&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/video\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">footage library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"match-camera-movement\">Match Camera Movement<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-92043 size-full\" title=\"5 Tips for Editing a Fast-Paced Video \u2014 Match Camera Movement\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Cam-Move.gif\" alt=\"5 Tips for Editing a Fast-Paced Video \u2014 Match Camera Movement\" width=\"755\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Matching action has been an\u00a0<strong>editing staple<\/strong> for decades;\u00a0however, it&#8217;s also worth noting that <strong>matching camera movements<\/strong> is an excellent way to achieve a\u00a0<strong>consistent, sweeping feeling<\/strong> throughout your video. This similarity in movement will help the audience register the image if you&#8217;re cutting quickly.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Know any other helpful editing tips for quick cuts?\u00a0<\/strong>Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rapid-cut edits have their place in certain projects. 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