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Action Scene Editing Techniques

by Joshua Samson

Throughout these lessons, we'll delve into the considerations an editor needs to take when working with action scenes. Software required: Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

What you'll learn

Throughout these lessons, we'll delve into the considerations an editor needs to take when working with action scenes. We will examine footage from both documentary/sports style footage and edits as well as fictional action scenes. We cover considerations for this type of editing, common practices, and techniques to make your action scenes flow well. After this course, you will have the tools and knowledge to start putting together successful action scenes. Software required: Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

About the author

Joshua Samson began his career as a child stage actor and soon changed his focus to filmmaking. He has been working with film since the 6th grade and earned both a B.S. of Film Studies from Missouri State University and an M.F.A. in Film Studies from the University of Utah. He has worked primarily as an actor, writer, director, cinematographer, and editor but has branched out for numerous projects into the other realms of filmmaking including set and costume design, producing, and music composit... more

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