Editors Keys Blog

Ableton Live
Mastering Reverb & Effects: How to Make Your Vocals Sound Professional
One of the most important stages in vocal production — whether you’re working in Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Avid Pro Tools, or another DAW — is mixing. And when it comes to making vocals sound rich, ...

Apple
MacBook M4 Air vs M1 Pro: A Real-World Video Editing Showdown
With the launch of Apple’s latest MacBook Air M4, we were curious—can this ultra-thin, lightweight machine stand up to the demands of professional video editing? To find out, we swapped our reliabl...

Adobe Premiere
Interview with Maretha Ilves of Eight Engines
🎬 From Timeline to Storytelling: How Maretha Ilves Turns Editing into Art
By the Editors Keys Team
In the world of post-production, editing often gets viewed as the final step—something that happ...

Content Creation
Instagram Edits: Instagram's Own Reels Editor
Introducing Instagram Edits: The Free All-in-One Reels Editing App Every Creator Needs
With the recent release of Instagram’s new standalone editing app Edits, Meta is making a bold move to positio...

Audio Editing
Best FREE DAWs for Home Recording (2025 Guide)
If you're stepping into the world of home recording, you might be wondering: “What’s the best free DAW I can use without sacrificing features?” Whether you're recording vocals, instruments, or crea...

Adobe Premiere
How to Edit Faster: Advice and Workflow Improvements
When deadlines loom and client expectations rise, editors know the value of working smarter—not just harder. Whether you're crafting a fast-paced promo, a long-form documentary, or a social media r...

Adobe Premiere
Green Screen Mastery: How to Get Perfect Keying in Final Cut Pro & Premiere Pro
Achieving a clean, professional key isn’t as simple as dropping your footage into a timeline and applying a preset. If you’ve ever struggled with fringing, uneven backgrounds, or unnatural spill, y...

DJI
How to Achieve the Most Cinematic Look with the DJI Pocket 3
The DJI Pocket 3 is a compact yet powerful camera capable of producing stunning cinematic footage when used with the right settings and techniques. Whether you're a vlogger, filmmaker, or content c...

Avid Media Composer
Editing Severance: The Tools and Techniques Behind the Mind-Bending Series
Apple recently released a Behind the Mac video showcasing the meticulous editing process behind Severance, its acclaimed Apple TV+ psychological thriller. The show’s unique storytelling relies heav...