In week four I tried using fades between shots instead of jump cuts. I found the following tutorial helpful in learning how to do this with Cross Dissolves and Fade to Colours.
I also retimed some shots this week and used this tutorial:
I consulted these tutorials after having some time playing around in FCP and trying to figure it out myself, and I was able to do both of them on my own, but found the tutorials gave a much simpler explanation and easier ways to go about doing these edits. I think it’s very valuable both trial and error-ing and viewing tutorials. When used in combination both methods are very good for learning new skills with software.
