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9 COSAS que APRENDÍ tras EDITAR VÍDEOS +10.000 Horas

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Key takeaways

Educational

Main ideas and lessons (video editing “mistakes” to avoid)

The speaker argues that after consuming social media content for 10+ years, they noticed a common problem: when people edit, their final video often doesn’t match the quality of the videos they admire.

The video claims you can improve by avoiding nine key editing mistakes learned through experience (framed around “10,000+ hours” of editing).

Detailed list of the methodology (“mistakes”) and how to fix them

1) Overusing jump cuts

  • Problem: Jump cuts that disrupt a person’s speaking rhythm make edits feel unnatural and annoying.
  • How to fix:
    • Don’t cut within the same sentence to separate individual words using jump cuts.
    • Prefer breaks between phrases rather than chopping inside a sentence.
    • Maintain the natural pace whether the speaker talks fast or slowly.

2) Cutting too aggressively (words don’t finish)

  • Problem: Push cuts so hard that you cut off letters—especially in the middle of words—leading to a “cheesy,” harsh edit.
  • How to fix:
    • Avoid inserting the cut before words fully finish.
    • When you need a tighter edit, use Premiere Pro’s “Constant Power” effect to blur the transition between words so it doesn’t sound harsh.
    • Watch out for letters that linger (notably “s”) which can be cut off during aggressive timing.

3) Inappropriate speed ramps

  • Problem: Speed ramps can look great when they match the intent of the video, but they can instantly ruin ads/storytelling if used without purpose.
  • How to fix:
    • Use speed ramps only when they support the video’s purpose (product/story/mood).
    • Ensure the effect doesn’t conflict with realistic motion—e.g., don’t use fast motion on someone walking (it looks like they’re moving unnaturally fast).

4) Not using varied shots

  • Problem: Showing the same type of shot (e.g., only a face without variety) bores viewers; audiences are especially impatient with vertical content.
  • How to fix:
    • Constantly “negotiate with the viewer’s eye and brain” by changing shot types.
    • Use a mix such as:
      • Wide shots
      • Close-ups
      • Static shots
      • Moving shots
      • Drone shots (when available)

5) Not using available footage resources (e.g., stock)

  • Problem: Lack of personal drone footage doesn’t mean you can’t have drone shots in the edit.
  • How to fix:
    • Use stock footage libraries (example given: Arlis / Arlis platform) to source drone/FPV/landscape clips.
    • Use search filters:
      • Keyword (e.g., “drone”)
      • Orientation (vertical vs horizontal)
      • Clip duration
    • Download multiple related clips from within the chosen footage pack.
  • Claim: Tools exist; you must use them to enhance your videos.
  • Promotion: The speaker mentions a link offering extra free months to try the platform.

6) Flat rhythm / monotony (same song, volume, tone, and no visual stimulation)

  • Problem: If music and pacing stay the same throughout, viewers get tired and may leave immediately.
  • How to fix:
    • Add or remove elements to avoid monotony:
      • Change music intensity or sections
      • Use silence or audio removal intentionally to signal something is coming
    • Resources are not only about adding—removing can also “wake up” the audience.
  • Analogy: Like food without seasoning—looks fine but lacks the “master touch.”

7) Skipping sound design (or doing it too late/poorly)

  • Problem: Not having proper sound design makes videos feel incomplete. The speaker claims it can reduce perceived quality dramatically.
  • How to fix:
    • Treat sound design as a key late-stage step (usually done near the end).
    • Add appropriate sound effects and transitions in the right places.
  • Sound effects examples cited:
    • Hush
    • Riser Hit
    • Drop Glass
    • Golf Hit Click
    • “B Pram” (as stated)
  • Promotion/resource method:
    • The speaker says they download sound effects/music from the same platform (Arlis) and use a feature to collect favorites into an “Artboard,” then shares a link to listen/download.

8) Bad music choice

  • Problem: Music strongly changes perceived tone; the wrong choice can ruin the video’s vibe.
  • How to fix:
    • Be careful with music selection because it can both elevate and damage the final result.
    • Match music to the intended emotion/pace of the shots.

9) Overusing noise reduction

  • Problem: Applying generic noise reduction to bad street audio makes the voice sound gelatinous/muddy and amateurish.
  • How to fix:
    • Record closer to the mouth with the best possible microphone position—even using a phone—so background noise is minimized at the source.
    • In editing, avoid relying solely on heavy noise reduction.
    • Use a parametric equalizer with a vocal amplifier to boost and clarify the voice more naturally.

Additional concepts (transition usage and “hide the editing”)

  • Don’t overuse flashy transitions/effects:
    • Many auto transitions/glitch transitions feel “professional” at first but become dated and noticeable over time.
    • Prefer simpler, cleaner transitions you can do with camera movement (examples):
      • A hand wave to cover the lens
      • Moving the camera frame bottom to top
  • Goal: The viewer shouldn’t notice editing.
    • If they notice sound effects or music changes, it’s likely too loud or mistimed.
    • Progress comes from long hours of practice.

Speaker(s) / sources mentioned

Speaker

  • Mirco (the main speaker; referenced multiple times as “Mirco”)

Sources / platforms / tools mentioned

  • Premiere Pro (for “Constant Power effect”)
  • Arlis / Arlis platform (stock footage and downloadable audio packs)
  • Spidy (named as “our great colleague Spidy” in a commentary about music responsibility)

Sound effect names cited (from the speaker’s libraries)

  • Hush
  • Riser Hit
  • Drop Glass
  • Golf Hit Click
  • B Pram

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