Learn to think like an editor

Inside The Edit teaches the creative craft of video editing — the skills that separate instinct from guesswork

 

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Short lessons, challenges, and real-world breakdowns focused on what to cut and why

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The Psychology of Editing Video Series

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Editing Terminology Poster

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Edit Brain Training Videos

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Free Editing Terminology Poster

The essential reference guide to editing terminology — used by thousands of editors worldwide.

We don’t teach buttons. We teach what makes videos work.

Most courses teach you the software. We teach you the decisions — why you cut when you cut, how to hold an audience’s attention, and what makes a story work.

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Better videos start with better editing decisions 

Self-Paced Course

The Creative Editing Course

30 hours of in-depth training that transforms how you think about every edit — work through it at your own pace.

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Live Training

Pro Editor Program

A year of intensive training with Paddy — masterclasses, real editing briefs and direct feedback on your work.

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1:1 Coaching

Direct Coaching with Paddy

Work directly with Paddy on your own edits — personalised feedback and guidance tailored entirely to you.

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"Inside The Edit is what I consider to be the greatest editing course available online.”

Eddie Hamilton ACE, Oscar nominated editor

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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.

 

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