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Inside The Edit teaches the creative craft of video editing — the skills that separate instinct from guesswork
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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
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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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Pro Editor Program
A year of intensive training with Paddy — masterclasses, real editing briefs and direct feedback on your work.
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Direct Coaching with Paddy
Work directly with Paddy on your own edits — personalised feedback and guidance tailored entirely to you.
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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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