Editing is one of the most rewarding parts of making a short film. It’s where the story really comes together. Decisions about which shots to use, how you put them together, and how you use sound will make a big difference to your movie.

Four things to keep in mind while editing:

1. Use match cuts

2. Remember the “three over one rule”

3. Use cutaways to hide jumpy edits

4. Pay attention to pacing

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