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WATCH MY NEWEST VIDEO HERE: • https://youtu.be/yNvyiDVN-eM?si=uozEyPPLAz9UxV26 VIDEO DESCRIPTION Learn how J cuts and L cuts can transform a flat dialogue scene into something that actually builds tension, using a real scene from my short film Mia inside DaVinci Resolve 20. Follow Along with free footage - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U4HEOtzMEFhGCmG9JHT0xU5yZlgmuNWe?usp=share_link @BlackmagicDesignOfficial‬ DAVINCI RESOLVE STUDIO GIVEAWAY Free copy. No strings attached. Open to everybody in the United States Submit here → https://woorise.com/lightinsidecinema/davinci-resolve-studio-giveaway Giveaway runs 30 days from publish date. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to J and L Cuts in DaVinci Resolve 0:24 Setting Up the Scene and Choosing Shots 1:22 Audio Synchronization and Timeline Organization 3:54 Demonstrating a Straight Cut 7:15 Implementing J Cuts to Build Tension 9:26 Mastering L Cuts in Dialogue 15:18 Refining the Scene and Focusing on Reaction Shots 25:18 Final Review and Conclusion A Few Tools I Actually Use (and Recommend): Qazi's Rapidgrade - https://lukeriether--waqasqazi.thrivecart.com/rapidgrade/ Dehancer – https://www.dehancer.com/ Qazi’s Toolkit – http://waqasqazi.thrivecart.com/qazis-toolkit/?coupon=luker50 🙋‍♂️ ABOUT MYSELF I'm Luke Riether, Founder of Light Inside Cinema Inc. We are a Nonprofit on a mission to give Veterans an outlet in the production industry. I have been personally in this industry for over 20 years and now it is time to pass the torch along. Lets grow together. Our Company: https://www.lightinside.tv MY DP Site: https://www.lukeriether.com SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lightinsidecinema Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightinsidecinema TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lightinsidecinema

WATCH MY NEWEST VIDEO HERE: • https://youtu.be/Lj4mMsUJPlw?si=FB1nm2sW59lMoFTG VIDEO DESCRIPTION One pass to get your film out of your head and onto the timeline @BlackmagicDesignOfficial‬ DAVINCI RESOLVE STUDIO GIVEAWAY Free copy. No strings attached. Open to everybody in the United States Submit here → https://woorise.com/lightinsidecinema/davinci-resolve-studio-giveaway Giveaway runs 30 days from publish date. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Why Most Editors Never Finish 0:32 The Five Passes of Film Editing 0:46 What is an Assembly Cut? 2:47 Practical Assembly: Selecting Best Takes 3:24 Tip: Bulk Audio Syncing in DaVinci Resolve 4:10 Completing the Skeleton Timeline 5:23 Reviewing the First Assembly 8:04 Using Markers to Flag Production Issues 9:20 The Rule of Stepping Away 10:55 Transitioning from Assembly to Rough Cut A Few Tools I Actually Use (and Recommend): Dehancer – My go-to for film emulation inside DaVinci Resolve. Use code LIGHTINSIDE to get 10% off: https://www.dehancer.com/ Qazi's Rapid Grade - https://lukeriether--waqasqazi.thrivecart.com/rapidgrade/ Qazi’s Toolkit – http://waqasqazi.thrivecart.com/qazis-toolkit/?coupon=luker50 🙋‍♂️ ABOUT MYSELF I'm Luke Riether, at Light Inside Cinema Inc. We are a Nonprofit on a mission to give Veterans an outlet in the production industry. I have been personally in this industry for over 20 years and now it is time to pass the torch along. Lets grow together. Our Company: https://www.lightinside.tv MY DP Site: https://www.lukeriether.com SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lightinsidecinema Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightinsidecinema TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lightinsidecinema

DAVINCI RESOLVE STUDIO GIVEAWAY Free copy. No strings attached. Open to everybody in the United States Submit here → https://woorise.com/lightinsidecinema/davinci-resolve-studio-giveaway Giveaway runs 30 days from publish date.

WATCH MY NEWEST VIDEO HERE: • https://youtu.be/EL5NZKsIc3U?si=OdWP4p4M-fIzNq_O 📖 VIDEO DESCRIPTION Learn how to bulk sync all your audio files in DaVinci Resolve before you ever touch the timeline using timecode or waveform in one click. @BlackmagicDesignOfficial DAVINCI RESOLVE STUDIO GIVEAWAY Free copy. No strings attached. Open to everybody in the United States Submit here → https://woorise.com/lightinsidecinema/davinci-resolve-studio-giveaway Giveaway runs 30 days from publish date. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to Audio Syncing 0:34 DaVinci Resolve Studio Giveaway 1:11 Organizing the Media Pool 1:24 Importing and Sorting Scene Assets 2:23 The Importance of Labeling and Timecode 4:13 How to Auto Sync Using Timecode 5:07 Verifying the Synced Audio 5:59 Testing Audio Sync by Waveform 7:13 Why Timecode is Essential for Pros 🎬 A Few Tools I Actually Use (and Recommend): Audiio – I use this for music and sound design. If you’re just starting out or need clean tracks fast, this is solid. Use code SAVE70 for 70% off your first year: https://audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affid=1800 Dehancer – My go-to for film emulation inside DaVinci Resolve. Use code LIGHTINSIDE to get 10% off: https://www.dehancer.com/ Qazi's RapidGrade - This thing is a one click power house for fast amazing color grades. https://lukeriether--waqasqazi.thrivecart.com/rapidgrade/ Qazi’s Toolkit – If you’re trying to level up your color grading and workflow, this thing is packed. http://waqasqazi.thrivecart.com/qazis-toolkit/?coupon=luker50 🙋‍♂️ ABOUT MYSELF I'm Luke Riether, President and DP at Light Inside Cinema Inc. We are a Nonprofit on a mission to give Veterans an outlet in the production industry. I have been personally in this industry for over 20 years and now it is time to pass the torch along. Lets grow together. Our Company: https://www.lightinside.tv MY DP Site: https://www.lukeriether.com SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lightinsidecinema Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightinsidecinema TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lightinsidecinema

Learn why most indie film editors get stuck in the timeline, how overthinking kills your narrative edit, and the simple workflow fix that will transform your entire post production process in DaVinci Resolve. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 The Biggest Problem in Narrative Editing 3:38 Breaking the Cycle of Creative Attachment 4:39 Focusing on the First-Time Viewer 5:53 Simplifying Your Workflow with Editing Passes 7:00 Prioritizing Story over External Opinions 🎬 ABOUT LIGHT INSIDE CINEMA Light Inside Cinema is a nonprofit film production company based in Polk County, Florida training veterans for careers in the creative industry. Every film we make, every video we post, is part of that mission. If you want to support the production of True North and help us train the next generation of veteran filmmakers, the link to our GoFundMe is below. 🔗 Support True North: https://gofund.me/8c62631f7 📸 Follow behind the scenes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGxOwFviPZJnnrfftoKOCRAwV-BEAfacd 🎥 Subscribe for the full editing series:@lightinsidecinema 📌 WATCH NEXT → Learn Davinci Resolve's Basics : https://youtu.be/LTs5LKULjhg?si=t6hvKcq4tQRwjmsS Coming Soon → The Different Passes In Editing Finally Explained : Posting Next Week → The Hidden DaVinci Resolve Feature That Will Save You Hours → The Assembly Cut Mistake That Ruins Most Indie Films Light Inside Cinema is a 501c3 nonprofit. Your support goes directly toward veteran training and film production. 🎬 A Few Tools I Actually Use (and Recommend): Qazi's RapidGrade: This tool is the hidden gem, the holy grail of all the other tools that I have used. I'll explain why in an upcoming video. Check it out. https://lukeriether--waqasqazi.thrivecart.com/rapidgrade/ Audiio – I use this for music and sound design. If you’re just starting out or need clean tracks fast, this is solid. Use code SAVE70 for 70% off your first year: https://audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affid=1800 Dehancer – My go-to for film emulation inside DaVinci Resolve. Use code LIGHTINSIDE to get 10% off: https://www.dehancer.com/ Qazi’s Toolkit – If you’re trying to level up your color grading and workflow, this thing is packed. Use LUKER50 for $50 off: http://waqasqazi.thrivecart.com/qazis-toolkit/?coupon=luker50 Our Company: https://www.lightinside.tv MY DP Site: https://www.lukeriether.com SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lightinsidecinema Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightinsidecinema TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lightinsidecinema

WATCH MY NEWEST VIDEO HERE: • https://youtu.be/dA9rRZK3uaE?si=d8xcTQEx7zkIK1PC 📖 VIDEO DESCRIPTION This is the last BTS highlight for now. 🎬 A Few Tools I Actually Use (and Recommend): Audiio – I use this for music and sound design. If you’re just starting out or need clean tracks fast, this is solid. Use code SAVE70 for 70% off your first year: https://audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affid=1800 Dehancer – My go-to for film emulation inside DaVinci Resolve. Use code LIGHTINSIDE to get 10% off: https://www.dehancer.com/ Qazi’s Toolkit – If you’re trying to level up your color grading and workflow, this thing is packed. Use LUKER50 for $50 off: http://waqasqazi.thrivecart.com/qazis-toolkit/?coupon=luker50 🙋‍♂️ ABOUT MYSELF I'm Luke Riether, President and DP at Light Inside Cinema Inc. We are a Nonprofit on a mission to give Veterans an outlet in the production industry. I have been personally in this industry for over 20 years and now it is time to pass the torch along. Lets grow together. Our Company: https://www.lightinside.tv MY DP Site: https://www.lukeriether.com SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lightinsidecinema Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightinsidecinema TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lightinsidecinema

WATCH MY NEWEST VIDEO HERE: • https://youtu.be/uxyC3iRpOkA 📖 VIDEO DESCRIPTION Behind the scenes of the True North short film. A set highlight reel with real moments from production, including live directing on the day. If you are building your own project, let this remind you what progress looks like: show up, stay steady, finish the story. More True North BTS and training here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGxOwFviPZJnnrfftoKOCRAwV-BEAfacd 🎬 A Few Tools I Actually Use (and Recommend): Audiio – I use this for music and sound design. If you’re just starting out or need clean tracks fast, this is solid. Use code SAVE70 for 70% off your first year: https://audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affid=1800 Dehancer – My go-to for film emulation inside DaVinci Resolve. Use code LIGHTINSIDE to get 10% off: https://www.dehancer.com/ Qazi’s Toolkit – If you’re trying to level up your color grading and workflow, this thing is packed. Use LUKER50 for $50 off: http://waqasqazi.thrivecart.com/qazis-toolkit/?coupon=luker50 🙋‍♂️ ABOUT MYSELF I'm Luke Riether, President and DP at Light Inside Cinema Inc. We are a Nonprofit on a mission to give Veterans an outlet in the production industry. I have been personally in this industry for over 20 years and now it is time to pass the torch along. Lets grow together. Our Company: https://www.lightinside.tv MY DP Site: https://www.lukeriether.com SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lightinsidecinema Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightinsidecinema TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lightinsidecinema

VIDEO DESCRIPTION A spotlight on veterans finding their footing in the film industry through Light Inside Cinema, a nonprofit production company based in Polk County, Florida. 🎬 A Few Tools I Actually Use (and Recommend): Audiio – I use this for music and sound design. If you’re just starting out or need clean tracks fast, this is solid. Use code SAVE70 for 70% off your first year: https://audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affid=1800 Dehancer – My go-to for film emulation inside DaVinci Resolve. Use code LIGHTINSIDE to get 10% off: https://www.dehancer.com/ Qazi’s Toolkit – If you’re trying to level up your color grading and workflow, this thing is packed. Use LUKER50 for $50 off: http://waqasqazi.thrivecart.com/qazis-toolkit/?coupon=luker50 🙋‍♂️ ABOUT MYSELF I'm Luke Riether, President and DP at Light Inside Cinema Inc. We are a Nonprofit on a mission to give Veterans an outlet in the production industry. I have been personally in this industry for over 20 years and now it is time to pass the torch along. Lets grow together. Our Company: https://www.lightinside.tv MY DP Site: https://www.lukeriether.com SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lightinsidecinema Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightinsidecinema TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lightinsidecinema