Edit Essays

Creative editing insights from Inside the Edit.


 

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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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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Software vs. Storytelling: What Really Makes a Great Editor

What makes a truly great editor? It's not software. It's not gear. It's the ability to tell unforget...

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The Biggest Mistake Editors Make When Cutting Music

Most editors think they’re good with music.
They find a track, drop it under the scene, and call it ...

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Master the Language of Editing and Unlock Your Creative Potential

Back in the mid-1990s, I started editing without any of the resources we have today. There were no o...

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Can Editing Be Self-Taught? A Complete Guide for Editors

Imagine we don’t have a spare fifty thousand dollars, pounds, or euros to spend on three years of fi...

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