The Overlay Trick Pro Editors Use to Hide Cuts

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Try Artlist & Get Two Months FREE! Get 2 Months FREE of creative assets with Motion Array! *I am an Artlist Ambassador, however, this video is not sponsored! About video: In this video, I’ll show you one simple overlay trick editors use to make transitions feel more seamless and connected to the story. We’re working with fingerboard footage, using real movement, motivated smoke, and a screen blend mode to create a natural-looking cut that hides a jump. Whether you’re editing skate footage, narrative work, or montage sequences, this approach can help cover up jarring edits while serving the purpose of your story. 🎓 Want to follow along with the class project this footage is from? Here's a link for a free month of Skillshare: 👉 Follow me online: Instagram: Substack: 📸 If you learned something from this video, tag me on Instagram/seandykink Thanks for being here, glad to have you in the community! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Example of a Rough-ish Transition 01:05 Use Tone to Motivate the Overlay Choice 01:46 Where and How to Find Useful Video Transitions 02:36 How to Use Overlays to Cover Cuts 04:09 Final Recap *Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I earn a commission if you sign up. It helps support my work. Thank you!