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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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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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Mastering Body Language in Film Editing: The Key to Emotional Storytelling

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

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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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Paddy Bird

Editor and Founder of Inside the Edit

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