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Halloween '23: VFX Masks, Jump Scares, Terrifying Titles, and more!

Written by David Winter | Nov 6, 2023

JigSock's brief reign over Lightworks was a time of haunting tutorials and spooky editing guidance that left us with a legacy of editing expertise. This roundup unveils the unexpected gifts from our eerie overlord.

In case you're wondering what a 'JigSock' is, we'll let him explain in his own words...

N.B.: JigSock was banished and prices reverted on November 2, ‘23. 

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The JigSock Saga: A Halloween Campaign Recap 

JigSock took control of our marketing channels for Halloween 2023, forcing our in-house editor, Chris, to face eerie video editing challenges. Now that the dust has settled and JigSock is gone, we've gathered the remnants of this bizarre escapade.

Despite the mean tone and sinister agenda, this collection offers valuable insights and tutorials for video editors, including well-timed jump scares and skilful VFX masking for adding ghostly figures. It is an essential compendium for creators.

Video Tutorials from the Editor's Crypt

How to Create a Jump Scare in Lightworks

Slice 1: From The Book of JigSock

Witness the birth of a heart-stopping jump scare in Lightworks. This tutorial delves into the art of timing, sound effects, and visual tricks to make your audience leap from their seats.

Using Masks to Create Ghosts in Lightworks

Slice 2: From The Book of JigSock

Evoke the ethereal presence of phantoms with Lightworks' masking tools. This guide will teach you how to layer, blend, and animate masks to conjure convincing ghosts that glide through your scenes.

 

Unleash Custom Fonts in Lightworks

Slice 3: From The Book of JigSock

Transform text into a character of its own by unleashing the power of custom fonts in Lightworks. Learn how to select and apply fonts that resonate with your project's mood and theme.

The Book of jigsaw: an lwks Short Film

Unearth the essence of our JigSock saga with this chilling short film. It distils the narrative portions of JigSock's tutorials into a suspenseful and oddly touching story. 

Blogs to Bewitch the Editor's Mind

7 Deadly Video Editing Sins (and How to Atone for Them!)

Uncover editing missteps and redeem them with sage advice to elevate your craft beyond cuts and transitions.

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Why Most Filmmakers Fail at Jump Scares! Don't Fall Into The Trap!

Discover what makes a truly spine-chilling jump scare in this insightful exploration of horror's most effective technique.

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5 Ghostly Milestones That Haunted Cinema

Uncover the spectral steps that inspired haunting moments in cinema. Learn how past innovations can enhance your current editing projects.

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A Horde of Free Fonts for Your Video Editing

Enhance your storytelling with the perfect typography. This blog helps you explore a curated collection of free fonts and use them effectively to captivate and communicate with your audience.

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JigSock Slices Through LWKS Team's Horror Picks

Explore our favourite horror flicks with the LWKS team to uncover valuable editing lessons. It's a fun, educational, and slightly mean tour into film editing, combining terror and insight.

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From Mayhem to Mastery: The JigSock Legacy

Though JigSock's time with us has, thankfully, come to an end, the skills imparted through these guides and tutorials are timeless. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, keep these lessons in your editing toolbox.

Embark on Your Editing Expedition

Continue your editing journey and create captivating projects with these dark editing techniques. Explore our Halloween '23 campaign lessons and get a free copy of Lightworks to join the community of boundary-pushing storytellers.