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A jump cut usually happens when you remove a section from a clip and put the remaining portions together, causing any object which moves in the image to “jump” from one place to another, because all the intervening frames have been removed. You’ll usually also see a jump cut if you put different takes of the same shot together, such as different segments of interviews.

Jump Cuts and What to Do About Them

Explore what jump cuts are, what causes jump cuts, what creative ways editors have developed to work around them, and what new tools VEGAS Pro offers to cover jump cuts quickly.
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These days, pretty much all video editing is non-linear, meaning it can be done in any order with great flexibility. Non-linear editors (NLEs) replaced linear editing systems, the type of analog video editing done in the days before the advent of computer editing. Computers heralded a revolution in editing ease, speed, and flexibility. Read on to find out why non-linear editing is so much quicker and easier – and a few surprising things you could still learn from linear editing!

Why is Non-Linear Video Editing The Standard Today?

Discover why non-linear editing replaced linear editing, and how it unleashes your creativity with flexibility, speed, and ease – plus a few good things about linear editing.
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Putting together a great professional video editing system may start with choosing your editing software, but it doesn’t end there. You also need a powerful, robust video editing computer tailored to your needs, one which supports fast rendering, real-time video playback, and high-performance video encoding and decoding. Read on for the ins and outs of the best computer for video editing!

Choosing the Best Computer for Professional Video Editing

Hardware choice affects the performance of professional video editing software - explore the best computer hardware for different kinds of video editing needs.
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L and J-cuts are powerful and simple techniques that add layers of depth and immersion to your film. These two cuts may be simple but incorporating them into your editing will improve it, and create more compelling video and films.

L-cuts and J-Cuts — Why and How?

Learn how do J and L-cuts impact the audience, about editing techniques of L-cuts and J-cuts, how they're used, and how to create them in your own projects.
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Any great video tells a story. Whether it’s a feature film, a TV show, a commercial, a wedding video, or even an engaging home movie, if it connects with an audience, it tells a story. Moving pictures and dynamic sound open infinite storytelling possibilities in ways you just can’t duplicate in other media. It’s all about how the editor puts together the elements of the video into a coherent, compelling whole.

What Match Cuts Are and How You Can Use Them for Great Storytelling

What is a match cut? How to plan and shoot match cuts? We explain how to use these creative transitions to improve your video storytelling - including graphic match cuts, audio match cuts, and movement match cuts.
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Whether it’s for dramatic effect, for providing examples of a point, for showing what two or more people are doing at the same time, or for countless other possibilities, a split screen effect can be a powerful tool for telling a story. VEGAS Pro offers a great way to make your own split screen videos quickly and easily and customize them to perfection with the Crop effect.

The Art of Split Screen: Create your Videos Quickly and Easily

Learn how to make a split-screen video in VEGAS Pro with the built-in Crop effect.
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Got video or audio with unwanted noise? Don’t worry; VEGAS Pro has ways to help! In this tutorial, we’ll discuss what noise is and how to avoid it, and then explore some tools and techniques offered in VEGAS Pro which can mitigate or even eliminate noise from your audio and video.

Removing Noise from Audio and Video

Is your audio or video noisy? Mitigate or eliminate unwanted noise in audio or video using these tools and techniques in VEGAS Pro.
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In video editing, technical knowledge is just as important as creativity. That’s why it’s time to talk about the AI Smart Mask feature in VEGAS Pro 21. Designed to streamline the editing process, this intelligent feature will enhance your workflow, ensuring every frame will capture your vision in detail. In this article, we’ll explore how AI Smart Mask can assist you in your video editing process to achieve better and more visually interesting end results.

Smart Mask: The Magic of AI Assisted Masking in Video Editing

Dive into our comprehensive guide on how to use AI-assisted object detection, masking and motion tracking in VEGAS Pro 21.
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Artificial Intelligence has firmly established its presence in so many aspects of our lives. It's no wonder that video editing is no exception, given its essential role in today’s content creation. Influencers, artists, marketers, advertisers, and educators alike rely on videos for effective communication and captivating storytelling.

AI Video Editing: Discover AI Tools in VEGAS Pro

Elevate your video editing with VEGAS Pro's cutting-edge AI features: Transform text into speech, add colorization effects and effortlessly upscale your content.
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Far too often you’ll see or hear the terms “color correction” and “color grading” used interchangeably.  More often than not, you’ll see “color correction” used when they really mean color grading, and sometimes you’ll see it the other way around.

Understanding What Color Correction And Color Grading Are – And Aren’t

What’s the difference between color correction and color grading? We'll walk you through the video color process and explore some workflows and best practices.
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Have you ever wanted time to run backwards? In a video sense, we mean! Sometimes you want your video or audio to play back in reverse for that perfect dramatic or playful moment. It’s really, really easy in VEGAS Pro.

Play a Video Backwards: What You Need to Know

It’s easy, fast, and simple – you’ll be amazed! In this tutorial, we’ll learn how to reverse video and audio direction in VEGAS Pro.
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LUTs (Lookup Tables) are a kind of color filter you use to alter the colors in your image. They apply predetermined sets of mathematical formulas to your video’s existing colors to change those colors and achieve a desired result.

Use Luts for Incredible Results in Your Color Correction and Color Grading

Can't seem to get the right look and color out of your raw video? Explore the wonderful world of LUTs and how to apply them to your next project.
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How to Overlay Pictures on a Video Easily

Use VEGAS Software to overlay pictures and craft exciting composite videos. Follow this tutorial and learn how to use several different tools and effects to make video overlays part of your creative toolkit.
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How Do I Create Picture in Picture in Video?

Create stunning video composites from your photos and videos. This tutorial explores using the Picture-In-Picture and Mesh Warp tools in VEGAS Pro to seamlessly insert one image into another.
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Transition effects for videos

Video editors use transitions to tie their shots and clips together into a cohesive, polished program. Transitions can take many different forms, from straight cuts to fades and dissolves to full-blown 3D animations.
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Video Stabilization and Motion-Tracking Workflows to Boost Your Videos

Learn about motion tracking and stabilization. Apply video stabilization for smooth video. Learn to track objects, and isolate and pin other objects to them.
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Video Secrets: Finding the best professional editing software for you

Looking for the right professional video software for your needs? Trying to decide between free and paid software? Here’s what to look for when choosing a non-linear editor!
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Creative Video Editing Techniques Every Video Editor Should Know

Guide to creative film, editing techniques & software -for novice film makers & beginner video editors. Master these edit types & bring amazing film ideas to life easily.
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