Editing a video helps tell the story. It doesn’t matter what software you use to make your cut. You must know what to do to make your story work.  “Making the cut: Practical video editing” Watch the webinar for video editors — both beginning and advanced.

About the webinar

Drobo, continuing its commitment to photography, is presenting this Photofocus webinar with Abba Shapiro and hosted by director of content Kevin Ames. Take a look at the rundown…

  • Planning for the edit
  • Strategies for cutting to music
  • Knowing where and when to cut
  • Split edits for smoother transitions
  • Next steps: Routines and tactics for becoming a better editor

This webinar uses Adobe Premiere Pro because it works on both Windows and macOS. The techniques work with any editor from Avid to DaVinci to Final Cut X.

Abba Shapiro

Video instructor Abba Shapiro
Abba Shapiro

Abba Shapiro is an award-winning writer/producer/director with over 35 years of experience in video and film production. He has worked for a wide range of commercial, corporate and federal clients, including USA Today, NASCAR, The Associated Press, NASA, Univision, Major League Baseball, Showtime, Viacom, The Discovery Channel and CNN.

Abba also is a regular speaker at several international broadcasting conferences including NAB, IBC, InterBee, Photoshop World and AdobeMAX. Some of the courses he teaches are Video Editing, Scriptwriting, and all aspects of Video Production. When Abba is not bouncing around the globe teaching and consulting, he is probably following his passion, chasing light and making photographs.