How to edit a video - putting the C (Clean phase) in the PEACHY method - VIDEO tutorial

How to edit a video is easier if you follow the PEACHY method. In this video tutorial, I’ll show you how to CLEAN your sequence by reviewing and revising and adjusting your audio. This video post shows you how to improve your edit by making sure your audio is even throughout. It will also show you how to carry out the read-do checklist items in the Cleaning phase of the peachy method of editing.

NOTICE!
Have you set a goal, written a script, planned the video, recorded video, and now in the editing stage of video production? If not, perhaps you need a refresher. Check out this link before you start the add phase of your edit.

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The Clean phase of editing starts with reviewing and revising your sequence to make sure all of the clips are the way you want them. Do this by playing your sequence and monitoring for imperfections like audio spikes, or dead air, long pauses, drop frames, or places where graphics linger or go to fast. Make adjustments during this review phase. Then, you need to make sure your audio is normalized. This means you need to make sure that from edit to edit the audio maintains a consistent volume. In the tutorial, you will learn a quick way to adjust the clips all at once. There is also a quick guide in the video as seen below. It shows you how you should try to keep your audio levels within the proper ranges based on the audio type like voiceover, sound effects, and music.