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content creation
The Ultimate Guide to Sound Design in Video Editing
When it comes to video editing, visuals often steal the spotlight. But ask any professional editor and they’ll tell you—sound design is half the story. A perfectly shot scene can fall flat without ...

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...