
Why you should use still photographs in your next video
Learn how to use still photographs in video. See when a held image works better than footage, how to add motion, and how to cover gaps in your coverage.

Here's how to turn a mountain of interview tape into a coherent podcast episode
Editing interview tape works best as a paper edit. See how to mark usable passages, arrange them as text, and cut the audio to match without losing thread.

Fine cuts: Making your video screen-ready
A fine cut is the polish pass after the story is locked. Learn what happens at this stage, what belongs in it, and why doing it early wastes the work.

YouTube transitions that will level up your video
Learn which YouTube transitions actually help. See when a straight cut wins, where an effect earns its place, and how transitions signal a change of topic.

How to edit out crosstalk in your podcast (and when to leave it alone)
Crosstalk audio is fixable when speakers are on separate tracks. See how to edit overlapping speech, and why removing all of it makes a show sound staged.

B-roll footage explained: a complete guide in 2026
B-roll is the supplemental footage that covers your main shot. Learn how to plan, shoot, and cut it in so your edits hide jump cuts and hold attention.