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Starter: Cut Three Shots to a Beat
Level 180 XPBeginner10 sec
Your first challenge. Three shots, one drum loop, ten seconds. Learn how EditXP works and get feedback from real editors within 72 hours.
Rolling challenge: submit any time and get at least 6 blind ratings within 72 hours.
Deliverables8 to 12 seconds · Every cut on a beat · Any resolution
Footage and musicUse only the supplied footage and audio. You can add your own titles, graphics and sound effects.
AI toolsAI tools are fine for clean-up: noise reduction, transcription, upscaling and masking. AI-generated shots, voices or automatic editing are not allowed.
EntriesOne entry per editor. You can replace it until submissions close.
JudgingAt least 6 blind ratings per entry on creativity, pacing, storytelling, effects, overall quality. Raters must watch at least 80% first and cannot see your name or other scores.
ScoringScores are adjusted for each rater’s habits and weighted by how many ratings an edit has, so a single 5-star rating can’t top the board.
ResultsScores appear once you have enough ratings.
RightsEditXP keeps the rights to the footage, which is licensed for this challenge only. You keep the rights to your edit and can show it in your portfolio.