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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 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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Editing keyboard with a custom key labeled “Make Scene Dramatic” — a playful nod to the misconception that software is what makes a great editor.
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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Cinematic orchestra performing with a large screen showing a conductor in a forest scene, symbolising the emotional power of music in storytelling.
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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Paddy Bird

Editor and Founder of Inside the Edit

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