Edit Essays

Creative editing insights from Inside the Edit.


 

How Many Editing Reps Have You Done Today?

There’s a dangerous myth floating around for years about our art form. It’s a myth that I encountere...

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How to Retime Dialogue Like a High-End Editor

Authenticity isn’t something you find in the footage. It’s something you build.

At the highest leve...

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Jump Off Points: The Hidden Architecture of Long-Form Editing

Jump-off points are one of the most overlooked techniques in narrative editing. While many editors f...

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How to Start a Scene: What Great Editors Do in the First 10 Seconds

Before a word is spoken… before a face is shown… the audience has already decided how they feel. Tha...

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The Invisible Artist: Why Great Video Editors Thrive Outside the Spotlight

What separates truly great editors from the rest isn’t technical skill alone—it’s a mindset. In this...

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The Secret Grid Behind Great B-Roll Editing

Many new editors think B-Roll is just “extra footage to hide the interview jump cuts.” I certainly d...

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The Film School Trap: What They Don’t Want You to Know

So, you’re thinking about going to film school. It’s a big choice and not something to be taken ligh...

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Why In-House Editors Hit a Creative Wall – And What to Do About It

In-house editing jobs have exploded in the last decade. Retail brands, museums, universities, govern...

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