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š ļø Module 4: "The Editor's Secret Sauce" (Techniques)
* J-Cuts & L-Cuts: When the audio from the next scene starts before the video (J-Cut), or the audio from the previous scene continues into the next (L-Cut). This makes conversations feel natural.
* Match Cuts: Cutting between two different scenes that have a similar shape or movement to create a seamless "magic" transition.
* The Rule of Thirds: Aligning subjects along a 3x3 grid to create a balanced, professional composition.
š Getting Started: The "30-Second Challenge"
The best way to learn is by doing. I recommend students start with this exercise:
* Film 5 random clips of your day on your phone.
* Import them into CapCut or DaVinci Resolve.
* Edit them into a 15-30 second "Mini-Vlog."
* Add one transition, one music track, and three text captions.
Would you like me to generate a specific "Syllabus" with weekly assignments based on this material?

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