SUMMARY
Josh Olufemii outlines seven editing habits in Adobe Premiere Pro that can make work look amateur, even when using professional tools. These habits, often invisible to the editor, include messy timeline organization, cutting clips based on length rather than energy, overusing default transitions and effects, and treating audio as an afterthought. Olufemii emphasizes that professional editing relies on deliberate choices and strong underlying structure, rather than relying on software defaults or excessive effects to compensate for weak cuts or footage.
TAKEAWAYS
Messy timelines and poor track structure slow down editing and creative decisions.
Cutting clips based on energy shifts, not just when they run out, improves pacing.
Over-reliance on default transitions and effects makes edits look generic.
Audio should be treated as a structural element, not just a finishing touch.