It may be considered the most basic part of editing, but there’s nothing basic about a cut.Cuts can be powerful tools in the hands of anyone who knows how to wield them. They don’t just make videos look way cooler, they bring an extra dash of clarity, brevity, and seamlessness to the table.In this episode of The Visual Lounge, Matt Pierce takes us through some handy cutting techniques as well as how to use them on Camtasia or any other video editing tool. This is a great episode to sink your teeth into if you’re looking to grasp the ABCs of video editing.Learning points from the episode include:Why cuts are a vital part of editingHow cuts provide clarityWhy context is important when using cutsHow and when it’s best to use a jump cutWhat makes cuts tricky in screen recordingsHow to juxtapose different media with J and L cutsThe importance of sound effectsImportant links and mentions:Camtasia: https://www.techsmith.com/video-editor.htmlLearn more about the TechSmith Academy https://academy.techsmith.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=visuallounge&utm_content= video-cuts-you-should-knowTo read the blog post on the topic or watch the video, go to: https://www.techsmith.com/blog/video-cuts-you-should-know