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Introduction
This is the technique that makes films and documentaries feel smooth, with sound entering before the image changes, or continuing after. Let's get started. Hello, welcome back to the complete Adobe Premiere Pro series from Cerdas Inovasi Digital. In a regular cut, the image and sound change at the same time, making it feel stiff. J-Cut makes the sound of the next clip play first, and L-Cut makes the sound of the previous clip continue over the next image. The sequence contains two interviewees, a teacher in the first clip and the second interviewee in the next clip.
Step 1: Straight Cut
Drag the cut point. The image and sound change exactly at the same time, this is a straight cut that feels abrupt.
Step 2: J-cut
For a J-Cut, the sound of the second interviewee should enter before the image does. Hold Alt and drag the left end of the second audio clip to the left by 1 second. Because of Alt, only the audio is extended. The clip shape in the timeline resembles the letter J. To prevent the teacher's voice from overlapping, trim the end of the teacher's audio with Alt by the same amount.
Step 3: Checking the J-cut
Drag the cut point, the sound of the second interviewee is heard first while the teacher's face is still visible, then the image follows. The audience is naturally guided to the next person.
Step 4: L-cut
Now the opposite at the next cut point, go to BI Roll and type. We want the sound of the second interviewee to continue over the BI Roll. Hold Alt and drag the right end of the interviewee's audio to the right by 2 seconds. The shape resembles the letter L.
Step 5: Rolling Edit on Audio Only
Another precise method. Disable link selection, then use the rolling edit tool only on the audio track. The audio cut point moves without changing the video cut point. Enable link selection again after you're done.
Step 6: Play the Result
Play the entire sequence. The transition between interviewees and the BI Roll now feels smooth, like a conversation in a documentary film. This technique is almost always used in professional interview videos.
Done!
Done. We have already understood straight cuts, creating a jacket by dragging the left end of the audio track with Alt key pressed, creating an elket by dragging the right end of the audio track with Alt key pressed, using rolling edit on the audio track only, and playing the flowing result. In the next episode, we will change the clip speed. Need a product advertisement video, business profile video, reels and TikTok content, or subtitles for YouTube videos? Cerdas Inovasi Digital provides video editing and color grading services, as well as opening Premiere Pro courses from beginner to advanced levels. Want to master all of these series? 105 episodes from the interface to the final project? All episodes, complete with step-by-step PDF guides, source footage, and project files, are available for premium tutorial subscribers. Subscribe starting at Rp69.000 per month, save 28% with the 12-month package, or pay once Rp999.000 for lifetime access. Want a single class only? Buy a single class with lifetime access. Subscribe now on the premium page cerdasinovasidigital.com. Contact our WhatsApp, or visit cerdasinovasidigital.com. Thank you for watching, see you in the next episode. Thank you for watching,
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