The BEST Editing Rhythm Exercise (CHALLENGE)

[@austen_menges]

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[@mylifepart2]

cutting to a beat is perfect...many top editors in cinema ...are also accomplished composers or musicians...thats why their work is so magical that we dont even notice the cuts....

[@austen_menges]

I agree! Nice insight! Thanks for watching!

[@MrBARTesque]

That’s exactly the first exercise I give to my students in the very beginning of the year. I teach post-production in high school

[@austen_menges]

That's awesome! Wow - what a cool opportunity for students to learn post-production at the high school level!

[@LaMemz]

Value value value!! 2 vids in and I’d say your simple and straightforward approach to teaching is very appreciated!! Easy Sub!!

[@austen_menges]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@yasserjaber423]

"Thank you for the insightful lesson. Can't wait for more like this!"

[@austen_menges]

You are quite welcome! More coming soon!

[@cannonstrong1346]

Wow, this is the 2nd video of yours ive watched and both have been full of gems! Subbed! Im about too binge this content. Much love from a fellow Texan in Houston💯💯💯

[@austen_menges]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the kind words!

[@mmwosu]

This is only the second of your videos I’ve watched and you’ve earned my sub. So clear, so concise, to-the-point and helpful

[@austen_menges]

That is very kind! Thank you!

[@NithilanDhandapani]

This is amazing 🤩

[@austen_menges]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@danilopetrovic8254]

Great content! Good luck with YT adventure! One question: Does this concept apply to so-called talking head videos?

[@austen_menges]

Thank you! Great question. I would say if there are cuts, then there is rhythm, so it could be helpful. It’s probably more applicable to a montage, but I think using a temp music track to help establish rhythm could work in almost any circumstance.

[@J-FX]

Your videos are incredibly helpful 🔥🔥

[@austen_menges]

Thanks for watching and for the kind words!

[@jafreyriz]

What do you mean a 4/4 song, how to know if the song 4/4 or not? And What if it's not then how I would cut the beat?

[@austen_menges]

Greetings! 4/4 means there are 4 beats per measure. In it's simplest form, I'm suggesting that you tap your foot to the music and place the cuts when you tap your foot. That will work with any type of music.

[@officialhardnox]

Yup, we literally just tap/drum markers into premiere pro and cut the clips to the markers 👍

[@austen_menges]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@mylifepart2]

the music is nice...can i have the name please...i too am on artlist...excellent place for music and sounds... thnk y for your videos...good lessons and tips...

[@austen_menges]

You are quite welcome! That is a song of mine. You can find it on Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/6ZRAk0c5DWeGenLRXZ4jg0?si=fb62a36ea78d46a5

[@Harukitakaki]

Loved this Sire! ❤

[@austen_menges]

Thanks so much!

[@JahidHasan-oy5yh]

wow.. great great...❤❤❤❤ take love..

[@austen_menges]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words!

[@inSurfersParadise]

As an ex drummer, this is a technique I am particularly fond of. In DaVinci Resolve timeline, tap to the music on the M key. You can then lay down markers and accents to as a guide for cutting and pacing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3KudHigd7ehb7c

[@austen_menges]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. And nice video!

[@inSurfersParadise]

@@austen_menges Gracias. Small steps. And the compliment means a lot. Appreciated.

[@kadeem.spencer]

Genius

[@austen_menges]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@barrywilliams2881]

How do you do this with dialogue for a drama movie

[@austen_menges]

Great question! If I was trying to find the rhythm of a dialogue scene I might bring in a nice temp music track that matched the energy and emotion of the scene to give me some rhythmic ideas.

[@barrywilliams2881]

@@austen_mengesThat makes sense thank you so much. Lol now I have to find the right music.