1. Incomplete Transitions
One of the most common mistakes that beginners make is incomplete transitions. Great video editing requires careful attention to detail, including different film-making aspects such as sound, lighting, and color correction. When you are creating a transition between shots, it involves combining two images into one seamless shot for continuity effect that can also include added effects like blur or fast speed motion. Since transitions are a part of video editing, it is fundamental to learn how to use them correctly. Using transitions incorrectly can seriously affect how your film looks and make you look unprofessional, resulting in fewer people wanting to work with you.

2. Jump Cuts
Another common mistake that video editors make is jump cuts. In the filmmaking process, a cut occurs when the camera angle changes from one shot to another, and it can be seen as an edit point between two different shots. Jumping right into a new shot with no transitional effect in between makes your film look choppy and may not create continuity accuracy, which you are trying to achieve. Beginners in film making need to know how and when to use these cuts so they don’t appear unprofessional.

3. Audio Syncing Issues
When it comes to sound, you should always make sure that your video is in sync with the audio. Otherwise, this can distract viewers or may even take them out of the experience altogether, which isn’t good when trying to create a compelling narrative within your film. This mistake often occurs because there are many variables, including background noise and different camera angles, that can make it hard to match up with the audio. To avoid this mistake, you must monitor your sound levels and carefully plan out where each shot should be placed concerning what is being said or happening within the video footage.

4. Graphic Nightmares
Graphics should be used when and where it makes sense. Using them inappropriately can make your video look cheesy and unprofessional, which will ultimately result in viewers losing interest quickly. It is important to know how to use graphics effectively, or else you may end up with a video that isn’t effective at all, especially if the graphic doesn’t relate well to what is being said within the dialogue.

5. Color Mismatch
Color matching is an essential aspect of film making that people forget about. It’s important to make sure that the color tone within your video matches what you are trying to achieve for it to look cohesive and consistent throughout. Otherwise, viewers may experience a disconnect that can negatively impact their overall viewing experience, resulting in them leaving your video altogether.