
The Video Editing Guru
The Video Editing Guru is the ultimate podcast for creators looking to produce and edit high-quality videos like a pro! This show dives deep into the art of video editing - covering best practices, creative techniques, and game-changing tips to take your content to the next level!
Episodes
30 episodes
S2E13: Effortless Creativity with Adobe Firefly: Boosting Your Workflow and Visuals
In this episode of "The Video Editing Guru", host Dustin introduces Adobe Firefly to listeners as an essential tool for creatives in the video editing world. He details how Firefly, a generative AI engine, allows users to create images, text ef...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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4:05

S2E12: Landing Your Dream Job in Post-Production: Building a Strong Portfolio & Demo Reel
In the podcast, The Video Editing Guru, host Dustin explores the key components for landing a dream role in post-production. The episode starts with finding the right post-production job by identifying an individual’s niche to target relevant r...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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3:54

S2:E11: Mastering 360 Video Editing: Tools, Techniques & Platforms
In the podcast, Video Editing Guru, host Dustin delves deep into the world of 360 videos, explaining their significance in industries like VR, real estate, tourism, and immersive experiences. He covers the unique aspects of 360 videos such as s...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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3:12

S2:E10: Know Your Worth: Setting the Right Rates as a Video Editor
In this episode of The Video Editing Guru, Dustin explores the factors that can influence the rate for video editing services. He notes that the level of experience, the type of work, the complexity of the project, as well as location and clien...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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3:11

S2E9: Mac vs PC: The Ultimate Battle for Video Editors
We dive deep into the Mac versus PC debate for video editors, analyzing which system might be better suited for different types of creative professionals.• Apple's M-series chips offer unified memory architecture, making editing more ef...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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5:16

S2E8: Effortless Podcasting: How to Launch Your Show with Podcrafter
In the episode of "The Video Editing Guru," host Dustin introduces listeners to Podcrafter, a comprehensive tool for podcast creation. Dustin details the advantages of Podcrafter, highlighting its user-friendly design, AI-assisted editing capab...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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4:09

S2E7: AI-Powered Creativity: The Best Platforms for Generating Photos & Videos
In this episode of The Video editing Guru, Dustin introduces AI-generated visuals as a game-changer in the video editing industry, with applications ranging from high-quality stock footage to realistic AI-generated actors and stylized AI art. H...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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4:23

S2:E6: MediaMaker Spotlight Podcast
In this episode of The Video Editing Guru, Dustin introduces listeners to the upcoming event where he will be appearing as a guest in the MediaMaker Spotlight podcast. MediaMaker Spotlight, a creation of Women in Film & Video (WIFV), discus...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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3:54

S2E5: Editing Podcasts Professionally with Riverside
In this episode of The Video Editing Guru, host Dustin discussed the benefits and features of Riverside.fm, a noteworthy platform for podcast recording and editing. Key features of Riverside.fm include high-quality recordings, separate track re...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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3:43

S2:E4: Choosing the Right Laptop for Video Editing: Essential Specs and Recommendations
In this episode of The Video Editing Guru, host Dustin discusses the key factors to consider when purchasing a laptop for video editing. Starting with the importance of RAM for efficient editing, he highlights that adequate memory is essential ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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2:40

S2E3: Capturing High-Quality Video: Gear & Techniques to Impress Clients
In this episode of The Video Editing Guru, host Dustin explores the essential steps to capturing high-quality video. Starting with the fundamentals, Dustin highlights the importance of resolution, frame rate, lighting and exposure, and composit...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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3:36

S2E2: Mastering Podcast Editing: Tips, Tricks, and AI Tools
In this episode of The Video Editing Guru, host Dustin guides listeners through the basics of podcast editing. He puts emphasis on the necessity of refining audio content beyond simple error correction, the importance of removing unnecessary pa...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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3:36

S2E1: Video Editing in 2025: The AI Revolution
In this episode of The Video Editing Guru, the host, Dustin, discusses the future of video editing and how artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to revolutionize post-production workflows by 2025. He touches upon the evolution of editing tec...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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3:17

Ep17: Organizing Your Footage Like a Pro
In the latest episode of The Video Editing Guru podcast, host Dustin shares insights on the importance of organizing footage and editing files in video editing. He highlights how proper organization can save editors time, prevent file overwriti...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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3:07

Ep16: Enhancing Your Edits with Visual Effects in After Effects and Premiere Pro
In this episode of "The Video Editing Guru," host Dustin delved into the intriguing world of visual effects using the Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro software. The episode provided an easy-to-follow guide on creating visual effects, highli...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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3:42

Ep15: The Power of Music: Elevating Your Edits Through Soundtracks
In this episode of The Video Editing Guru, host Dustin explores the indispensable role music plays in video editing. Emphasizing its power to evoke emotions and drive narratives, Dustin explains that the choice of music can make or break a vide...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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4:03

Ep14: Keeping Your Media Safe: Best Storage and Backup Solutions for Video Editors
In this episode of The Video Editing Guru, host Dustin discusses the importance of media storage and backup solutions for video editors. He outlines the merits of using SSDs for fast editing, HDDs for long-term, cost-effective storage, and RAID...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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5:03

Ep13: Transforming Your Workflow with AI Tools: Free and Paid Options to Boost Productivity
In this episode of The Video Editing Guru, host Dustin explores the transformative potential of AI-enabled tools in the prolific field of video editing. He reviews a variety of both free and paid tools that enhance productivity and elevate cont...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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4:07

Ep12: Choosing the Right Video Editing Platform for Your Workflow
In the latest episode of The Video Editing Guru, host Dustin tackles the complex topic of selecting the ideal video editing software. He highlights the importance of considering factors such as workflow needs, budget, learning curve, and collab...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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3:46

Ep11: Mastering Long-Form vs. Short-Form Video Editing
In this episode of The Video Editing Guru, Dustin delves into the difference between editing long-form and short-form videos, providing insights and tips suitable for both newcomers to the scene or those needing a content style adjustment. Unde...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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4:13

Ep10: Unlocking the Power of Stock Footage & Images
In this episode of The Video Editing Guru, Dustin explores the underestimated power of stock footage and images in video editing. He discusses their significance in filling gaps in narratives, saving time and budget, and enhancing production qu...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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4:20

Ep9: The Power of Visual Effects: Elevate Your Videos to New Heights
In this episode of The Video Editing Guru, Dustin delves into the world of visual effects (VFX), discussing their relevance in video editing. Explaining the concept of VFX as digitally created elements incorporated in live-action shots, Dustin ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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3:39

Ep8: Why Sound Design is the Secret Sauce to Engaging Videos
In this episode of The Video Editing Guru podcast, Dustin highlights the importance and impact of sound design in video editing. He describes sound design as the process of creating and manipulating audio elements, including dialogue, music, am...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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4:07

Ep7: FireCut: The Adobe Premiere Pro Plugin You Need in Your Workflow
In this episode of The Video Editing Guru, host Dustin introduces a game-changing Adobe Premiere Pro plugin called FireCut. This AI-driven tool is designed to streamline the video editing process by automating tasks such as scene detection, cut...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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3:13

Ep6: The Power of Storytelling in Video Editing
In this episode of "The Video Editing Guru" podcast, host Dustin delves into the importance of storytelling in video editing. He stresses that storytelling takes precedent over slick transitions or effects since it leaves a lasting impression o...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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4:14
