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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 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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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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Paddy Bird

Editor and Founder of Inside the Edit

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