The Art of the Edit - Session 2
Session 2: Crafting the Cut — Rhythm, Audio and Workflow
Pre-Session Materials
PDF: Rhythm and Audio Tips
YouTube Clips: Examples of pacing, transitions, and sound design
Student Reminder: Bring rough cut or editing notes to share
Live Breakdown (1.5 Hours)
Time Segment Description
0:00–0:
15
Check-In and Peer
Sharing
Students share screens to show rough cuts or editing
challenges. Group feedback and encouragement
0:15–0:
35 Editing Styles
Fast versus slow, rhythmic versus chaotic — students watch
clips and discuss how editing creates tone
0:35–0:
55 Transitions and Audio
J-cuts, L-cuts, fades, music, sound effects — instructor demos
and students suggest edits in real time
0:55–1:
15
Workflow and Media
Management
Naming files, organizing footage, saving versions — students
share their own systems and learn best practices
1:15–1:
25 Student-Led Demo
One or two students share screen and walk through their edit.
Instructor and peers offer feedback
1:25–1:
30 Homework Briefing Finalize one-minute edit and prepare to present next session
Optional 30-Minute Q&A
Individual feedback
Troubleshooting creative choices
Students can share screens for deeper review
Session 2: Crafting the Cut — Rhythm, Audio and Workflow
Pre-Session Materials
PDF: Rhythm and Audio Tips
YouTube Clips: Examples of pacing, transitions, and sound design
Student Reminder: Bring rough cut or editing notes to share
Live Breakdown (1.5 Hours)
Time Segment Description
0:00–0:
15
Check-In and Peer
Sharing
Students share screens to show rough cuts or editing
challenges. Group feedback and encouragement
0:15–0:
35 Editing Styles
Fast versus slow, rhythmic versus chaotic — students watch
clips and discuss how editing creates tone
0:35–0:
55 Transitions and Audio
J-cuts, L-cuts, fades, music, sound effects — instructor demos
and students suggest edits in real time
0:55–1:
15
Workflow and Media
Management
Naming files, organizing footage, saving versions — students
share their own systems and learn best practices
1:15–1:
25 Student-Led Demo
One or two students share screen and walk through their edit.
Instructor and peers offer feedback
1:25–1:
30 Homework Briefing Finalize one-minute edit and prepare to present next session
Optional 30-Minute Q&A
Individual feedback
Troubleshooting creative choices
Students can share screens for deeper review