How to Make Smooth Video Edits: GAME-CHANGING Pro Tip

This idea literally changed my editing life. I hope it changes yours. If you’ve ever wondered how to make super smooth video edits, or you get stuck wondering why a certain sequence of shots isn’t working… 9 out of 10 times, the idea demonstrated here is the answer.

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Story Greenlight founder Jeff Bartsch edits TV full-time in Hollywood for ABC, NBC, Apple, Universal, Disney, ESPN, MTV, and many others. His commentary has been featured in the USA Today, Time Magazine, the Associated Press, and multiple textbooks.

[jamieteachingengineering]

I loved your use of the magnet to emphasize where the eye is drawn to. Crystal clear!

[TheRealEstateDad]

Jeff!!! Man I would have never thought. I'm sure you've been called it, but you're like Yoda of editing. Dude, I got so much to learn so I'm super stoked I connected with you. Who would've thought, it's like I've got film school on my laptop.

[LetsCookMitJulian]

Extraordinary content. I NEED MORE OF THIS!!!

[JamesOlsenTV]

I think this is exactly the kind of thing which you would never figure out by yourself, which is why you channel is so valuable, Jeff. I watched this video a few days ago and since then I've noticed this trick in all sorts of professionally-edited things I've watched. There's no going back for me now!!

[daddykirbs]

Intuitively I "know this" and do try to make this happen when I edit, but now that you've demonstrated it so beautifully I can be much more aware of it. Thank you.

[justtrey]

I’m embarrassed to say that, even though I’ve most likely been using this tip subconsciously.... I’ve been a professional editor for years, and I never realized this.

Great channel! subscribed!

[KombiLife]

Video creators brought me here and I’m glad that they did!

[quailstudios]

Hey Jeff, great video. Thank you! I'm going to look at my shots more closely now.

[NighthawkGliders]

Excellent way to illustrate how our eyes track the hot spots and keep viewers engaged. Looking forward to seeing more great tips from you! 😀

[gamesglance]

Who else is here from video creators' post??

[CalvinPowers]

One of the best lessons I've ever seen on YouTube. Thanks!

[Exothermix]

WOOOW, I never would've thought of that.. Thank you

[LukeLifeCharms]

Ohh thank you so much for this tip!! Ive been search for the key to good transitions for vlogging ! This is it!! Thank you!!

[dontgetmestarted]

Great insight. Love to see more professional tips like this one. Visual magnet = focal point.

[carola-lifeinparis]

Such a simple idea to such a great effect. Thanks to video editors for sending me here. Off to see the 10 other videos on this channel

[JensuyaBellyDance]

When I was editing my last video, I noticed that the focal point (me) kept changing positions as I made cuts from camera to camera in multicam...now I know WHY that was obnoxious. Thank you, Jeff!

[MarkFreeze]

That is a great tutorial. I will definitely use it. Thx, Jeff.

[TurboBeads]

Yes sir! Its all about keeping visual authority in the relative location, making things easier on the brain, film making 101 i enjoyed how you explained all of this to everyone, hopefully we can see smoother more dynamic edits from many creators, time to step the editing game! Keep up the great work!

[tobiaslofi]

That "magnet " metaphor is great I didn't have a word for this and just called it "focal point " - nice explanation! :)

[SixBlindKids]

Excellent tip! I will use this right away! Thanks Jeff!