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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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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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The Editor’s Guide to Creating Powerful Documentaries

Real stories, real people, and real life. Documentaries are the cheapest form of long-form filmmakin...

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The Unsaid Secrets of Dialogue Editing: Three Stages Every Editor Must Know

What Is Dialogue Editing in Unscripted Filmmaking?

It’s packed with information, it defines how our...

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Editor and Founder of Inside the Edit

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