Video Editing for Stronger Storytelling
Learn the professional editing techniques used in film and television
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Short lessons, challenges, and real-world breakdowns focused on what to cut and why
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Free Editing Terminology Poster
A quick reference to the key terms every editor needs to know
We don’t teach buttons. We teach what makes videos work.
Most editing education focuses on software. Inside The Edit focuses on the deeper skills that determine whether a video works or fails.
- Story structure
- Pacing
- Emotional impact
- Audience attention
- Shot selection
- Music and rhythm
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Better videos start with better editing decisionsÂ
Self-Paced Course
The Creative Editing Course
Build stronger storytelling with practical lessons you can follow step by step and apply immediately to your edits
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Pro Editor Program
12-month group mentorship with Paddy, including weekly masterclasses, editing briefs and direct feedback on your work
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Direct Coaching with Paddy
Rapid growth through direct 1:1 coaching with Paddy, including personalised feedback and edit support.
Learn from Paddy Bird
Paddy has spent decades editing major documentaries, entertainment shows, and films for leading broadcasters including the BBC, Channel 4, Discovery, National Geographic, ABC, NBC, and PBS. He is a BAFTA editing chapter voting member and has trained thousands of editors worldwide.
Now he brings that level of professional editing to Inside The Edit.
"Inside The Edit is what I consider to be the greatest editing course available online.”
Eddie Hamilton ACE, Oscar nominated editor
Top Gun: Maverick
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning
Kingsman 1 & 2
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