Edit Essays

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

At the highest leve...

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

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

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

Jeopardy isn’t just for thrillers. It’s one of the most powerful — and overlooked — emotional tools ...

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

Mastering body language in film editing is a crucial skill for high-end editors. This article explor...

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