Poor Audio / Inconsistent Audio

On your timeline, there will usually be two to three audio components, which are music, voice and clips audio. When in doubt, ride your music levels slightly lower than you think you should, and bump them up only in gaps between dialogue.If you do not need audio from the original clip, the first thing you can do is to turn it off. Newbie editors often have their music track overpowering their other tracks. Make sure the music blends in with your voice talent, or sits just below the voice. Pay special attention to your final edit by focusing on the sound.

Incomplete Transitions

Incomplete transitions occur when a transition effect (usually a dissolve) extends longer than the duration of the outbound video clip. The sensation it creates is a partial dissolve that ends abruptly with a jarring “pop” to the next shot. The simple solution is to either extend the outbound shot, or to shorten the transition.

Jump Cuts

The jump cut is a tried and true way to accomplish the goal of editing, which is to collapse time. Jump cuts are used to save time and push the story forward. This style is often overused by newbies because they don’t know what other cuts to use. It’s especially evident when you take a single shot and just cut time out of the same frame, thus making the character appear as if they magically moved into a different position in the same scene. 

Keeping Your Favorite Parts Even if They Don’t Make Sense

You may love that shot of an eagle soaring high in the air at sunrise, but if your video is a documentary about a three-legged rescue dog named Madmartigan, why is it there? Is the eagle his friend? Is Madmartigan an American hero? What’s the link between the shot and your piece? You need to be able to step back and watch the project as an objective viewer and see what makes the most interesting video.