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The Video Editing Podcast
by Unsplice
Film editors have film school, video editors have Unsplice. My name is Shiny, I'm the founder of video editing training school Unsplice, and on The Video Editing Podcast you'll get straight-forward weekly video editing tips, tactics and career advice learned from 15 years as a professional video editor in London. You'll hear coaching calls with editors in the same position as you, as well as from pros at the top of their game and how they got there. We love talking documentaries, commercials, branded content, trailers, and everything in between. Come join our community of editors passionate about the type of work that makes up the majority of the editing job market - video editing. Do you have a question you want answered on the video editing podcast? Just visit https://www.unsplice.com/ask
Episodes
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The £400/day Video Editing Portfolio Secret That Get Clients To Say Yes To Booking You
Get frame-by-frame mentorship to create one perfect portfolio piece that demonstrates to your ideal client that you are worth paying £300-400/day - in only 30 days - https://bit.ly/unsplice-storycraft-sprint-waitlist-266p Are you still treating your video editing portfolio like a trophy cabinet,...
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Stuck charging £250/day after 3 years? THIS is the problem.
Want feedback from an Emmy-nominated editor? I'm reviewing edits/portfolios to help editors like you land your next £300-£500/day client. Submit yours: https://bit.ly/unsplice-edit-review-263 Are you tired of getting ghosted by clients after you share your video editing rate? What if your…
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How to get better at video editing (an Emmy-nominee's opinion)
Want feedback from an Emmy-nominated editor? I'm reviewing edits/portfolios to help editors like you land your next £300-£500/day client. Submit yours: https://bit.ly/unsplice-edit-review-261 Are you stuck in a rut with your video editing, practising for months but still not seeing the…
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3-Act Simplified For Video Editors To Tell ANY Story
Want feedback from an Emmy-nominated editor? I'm reviewing edits/portfolios to help editors like you land your next £300-£500/day client. Submit yours: https://bit.ly/unsplice-edit-review-251 Struggling with the three-act structure in your video editing? Is it too abstract for real-world projects...
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Trust Your Boredom: Why Getting Bored Watching Your Edit Is Actually Good
Want feedback from an Emmy-nominated editor? I'm reviewing edits/portfolios to help editors like you land your next £300-£500/day client. Submit yours: https://bit.ly/unsplice-edit-review-253 Ever felt bored while watching your own edit and wondered if that's a problem? In this episode of The…
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3 Portfolio Mistakes Costing You Editing Jobs
Want me to review YOUR portfolio? Submit here: https://bit.ly/unsplice-edit-review-pd258 Your editing portfolio is not about you - it's about the client. In this video, I break down the 3 biggest mistakes editors make that cost them jobs, and show you exactly how to fix them. As an Emmy-nominated...
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Gripping Your Audience Like Netflix Using The Hero's Two Journeys
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/help Are your video edits falling flat because they're all achievements and no heart? In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, Shiny reveals the storytelling framework that separates £150/day technical editors from...
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How to get your documentary audience to care and keep watching to the end
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/help Is your documentary leaving viewers cold despite beautiful shots and tight pacing? In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, Shiny reveals how most video editing fails happen because editors focus on external…
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The 3-Act Documentary Structure For Video Editing That Keeps People Watching And The Client Happy
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/help Is your documentary edit boring your viewers because it lacks structure? In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, Shiny shares the exact three-act structure that transforms meandering footage into compelling…
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How To Get £300/day Video Editing Clients WITHOUT A PORTFOLIO
Build a £300/day portfolio piece: https://unsplice.com/story Are you spending months building an extensive portfolio while other video editors land premium clients? In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, Shiny reveals why you only need ONE perfect portfolio piece to attract clients willing...
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Your Work Matters (Keep Going)
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/help Ever wonder why your video editing work feels like just a technical job rather than something meaningful? In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, you’ll hear why your editing work matters more than you might…
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How I overcome blank timeline syndrome and get 20h work done in 2h
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/help Ever opened your editing software only to freeze, staring at a blank timeline and wondering where to even start? Every video editor knows the struggle of blank timeline syndrome—the overwhelm, the confusion, and the...
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How I Made £500 in 15 Minutes (And Why Not to Charge Hourly)
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/help Are you still charging clients by the hour for your video editing skills, and wondering why your earnings hit a ceiling? In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, discover why sticking to hourly rates is holding you...
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How I Became An Emmy®-nominated Editor (Episode 1 revisited)
Work with me and build the best edits of your life: https://unsplice.com/help What does it really take to build a successful, sustainable career in video editing—and which hidden mistakes might be slowing you down? Every video editor wants to go from novice to pro, but so many get lost along the...
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My portable 2-Drive 29TB storage system and how I get clients to pay for it
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/help Struggling with piles of hard drives, slow video editing performance, or not sure how much storage you actually need as a professional editor? I share my smart solution for video editors who want to save money, work...
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9 reasons why Premiere Pro keeps crashing and how to fix it forever
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/help Is Premiere Pro crashing on you and wasting hours of your video editing time? On this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, you’ll discover why pros in top studios can edit crash-free in Premiere Pro and how you can...
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Save THIS much time using (my fave) 5 Premiere Pro keyboard shortcuts VS mouse (I timed it)
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/help How much time EXACTLY are you wasting during a full day's work on repetitive mouse clicks instead of using keyboard shortcuts? In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast you’ll learn why most editors struggle to meet...
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3 Deadly File Naming Mistakes That Kill Your Project
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/help Are your video editing files one click away from total corruption? On The Video Editing Podcast, discover why most editors risk losing projects to avoidable file naming disasters and what truly separates £500/day...
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How does an Emmy-nominee structure their folders for easy file retrieval?
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/help Have you ever wasted half your day hunting for a missing video asset, panicking as a tight deadline approaches? In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, Shiny exposes the industry folder structure that…
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Use This Pro Video Editing Workflow to Cut 2x Faster, Eradicate Lag & Prevent Crashing
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/help Why do some video editors fly through projects while others are dragged down by slow, crashing software- even with the same computer? If you’re tired of laggy timelines, sluggish exports, and dreading last-minute client...
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I got nominated for an Emmy! (I’m back with 100 episodes in 100 days)
Learn 3 things your editing is missing: https://unsplice.com/help In this mini episode of The Video Editing Podcast, I return after a hiatus with exciting news about my Emmy® nomination and ambitious plans to create 100 episodes in 100 days. You'll discover how you’re only one edit away from your...
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Amateur VS Pro Video Editing Workflow
Are you tired of your video editing projects taking forever to complete? What if you could edit like a pro and finish your projects in half the time? In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, we'll show you exactly how a professional workflow can slash your editing time and double your...
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Which video editing software should you learn as a pro editor
Which professional video editing software should you master to skyrocket your career? In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, we tackle one of the most overwhelming decisions you face as a budding video editor: picking the right software. Feeling stuck between Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve,...
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Where to Find Raw Footage to Practice Editing
How do you overcome the portfolio paradox and master video editing even when you have no footage to work with? In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, we're tackling a common problem for video editors: How to practise and build a portfolio without any footage. If you're stuck in a cycle of...
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Every Type of Video Editing Career Explained. Don’t make THIS mistake!
Choosing the right type of video editing can make or break your career, but how do you avoid the wrong choice and a life of misery? In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, Shiny breaks down the vast world of video editing, helping you identify which specific type of editing aligns with your...
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Step-by-step guide to become a pro commercial or documentary video editor
How do you become a highly paid professional freelance video editor for commercials and documentaries? In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, you'll discover the exact steps needed to thrive in the competitive world of video editing. Whether you’re self-taught or a complete beginner,...
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THIS will replace Netflix. What does this mean for your video editing career?
Is Netflix dying and what does the rise of piracy mean for video editors? In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, you'll learn all about the decline of Netflix and the rise of piracy, and what these industry shifts mean for video editors like you. Discover why the fragmentation of streaming...
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The Secrets To Video Editing Like A Pro
How can you tell when a video edit is truly exceptional? What separates merely good edits from great ones, and how can you elevate your editing skills to the next level? In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, Shiny and his mentee, Mike, dive deep into mastering the art of video editing,...
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Is OpenAI's Sora text-to-video coming for your video editing job?
Sora is the new text to video AI tool from OpenAI and it's insanely good, but what will its impact be on the post-production and video editing industry? In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast you'll learn the mind-blowing capabilities of OpenAI's Sora, including how it can extend video…
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Best of: How I Built A Career as a Freelance Video Editor (Episode 1!)
It's January and a great time to look back on some of the most popular episodes that have helped editors with their career. This is Epsiode 1! When this fresh faced editor came on the scene and I shared my journey and lessons I learned along the way. You'll hear just how different I sound back...
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5 Steps to Edit Great 5 minute Stories
These 5 steps will have you telling great stories if your edit is 5 minutes or less. Don't know what video editing skill to learn next? Just answer 19 questions and in 6 minutes you’ll get a personalised recommendation of what skill to work on next. And best of all it’s completely FREE. To take…
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How to become a better freelance video editor: 25 Tips and lessons from a pro
Following some YouTube tutorials is not how to become a better freelance video editor. You need actionable advice that helps you with video editing storytelling and craft. Here you'll learn 25 tips and lessons from a pro commercial/documentary editor that will actually help you become a better...
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Consideration for work should be based on ability, not status
Have you ever heard someone in the video editing industry say "Its not what you know its who you know"? It's a tale as old as the industry itself, but talented editors are being ignored and leaving the industry as a result. We need get rid of this idea that 'its not what you know its who you…
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How To Use Stock Footage In Your Project: A Pro's Guide
It can be super overwhelming when thinking about how to use stock footage in your project. There are so many stock footage sites to choose from for your project, but also, should you pay for it or should the client? In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast you'll learn: - What different types...
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The 3 Most Important Video Editing Skills for Freelancing
There are 3 skills that are the most important video editing skills for freelancing. Every in-demand editor possesses these 3 video editing skills. What are they, why are they important, and how can you develop them? The most in-demand freelance editors in the world have clients coming to them…
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5 Signs You Need to Work on Your Client Relation Skills
In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, we discuss the 5 signs that indicate you need to work on your Client Relation skills. We explain how stagnating work, unreliable income, limited job options, questioning your career path, and hating your work are all symptoms of poor client relations....
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5 Signs You Need To Work On Your Editing Workflow
In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, we discuss the top 5 signs that indicate you need to work on your workflow. As an experienced video editor, it's important to be able to identify these signs to improve your productivity and efficiency. We cover a range of topics, from understanding…
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5 signs you need to work on your storytelling
In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, we discuss five signs that indicate you need to work on your storytelling skills as a video editor. We explore the importance of taking creative direction from the client, understanding different types of cuts, being deliberate about music choice,...
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I just finished a nightmare job! This is what I learned…
In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, you’ll hear a story about my latest nightmare job. You’ll learn how burnout is engineered into the schedule of video production and how to set advanced terms from the beginning to avoid this. We also talk about the importance of creative control,...
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How to write a CV or Resume as a Video Editor
What should you include on your CV or Resumé as a video editor? In this episode of the Video Editing Podcast, you’ll learn what credits to include, whether you should include your education, your bio, and what are the main things that an employer is looking for on a CV. Have you been editing for...
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Professional Video Editing Workflow Pt. 4: The Online/Conform
In this episode, we delve into the final stages of the editing process with the Online. This is part 4 of a 4 part series on Professional Video Editing Workflow. We'll explore the crucial elements of sound mixing, color correction and grading, VFX, motion graphics, titles, subtitles, and markers....
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Professional Video Editing Workflow Pt3: The Fine Cut
In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, you will learn about the process of fine cut editing. This is part 3 of a 4 part series explaining professional video editing workflow. You'll discover how to make final choices, finesse the narrative, find emotional moments, curate breaks, and…
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Professional Video Editing Workflow Pt2: The Rough Cut
In this episode, you’ll learn valuable insights into the professional workflow process of editing a rough cut. You’ll learn about important elements like feedback, narrative, dialogue, scene selection, music choice, and B-roll footage. You’ll also learn how to consider the bigger picture and…
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Professional Video Editing Workflow Pt. 1: The Assembly
In this episode, you’ll learn the process of creating an Assembly in video editing. You’ll learn every step of the process and which order to tackle them. By the end of the episode you’ll have a holistic understanding of the first stage of an edit and how to tackle it. This episode is part one of…
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Are you a Button Monkey?
A button monkey, also known as a button pusher, is an industry term for editors who struggle to come up with creative ideas. The best editors possess five key traits: curiosity, collaboration, humility, brilliance, and compassion. Curiosity can be developed by exploring new techniques,...
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Why Video Editing Courses are a Waste of Money
In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, the hosts discuss the problem with traditional editing courses, which tend to teach you how to use editing software or cut one film, but not much beyond that. You’ll learn about the limitations of these courses, such as not providing usable career...
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Overcoming a lack of creativity
In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, you’ll learn the common struggles with creativity and solutions for overcoming creative block. Key Points Many people struggle with coming up with creative ideas, especially when there is no clear direction or creative brief. Technical ability can…
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The Video Editing Guide to Networking
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? In this episode, we sit down with Zack Arnold, the "Godfather of Cold Outreach" and editor of Cobra Kai, to uncover the most valuable lesson for career progression. Zack shares his secrets to successful networking and building genuine...
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Starting a video editing career is hard
Starting a video editing career can be challenging due to high competition, the need for high-quality equipment and software, and the time-consuming editing process. However, with dedication and hard work, it's possible to overcome these obstacles and build a successful career in the field. As a...
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Editing for flow - Match cut breakdown on Mette ‘Mama’s Eyes’ music video
THIS IS A VIDEO ONLY EPISODE. In this episode, we break down one type of cut - Match Cut. Vid Price's editing on ‘Mama’s Eyes’ by Mette, uses tons of them to make a seamless energetic edit with shots that are only frames long but you’re never lost or confused. By being incredibly particular and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Film editors have film school, video editors have Unsplice. My name is Shiny, I'm the founder of video editing training school Unsplice, and on The Video Editing Podcast you'll get straight-forward weekly video editing tips, tactics and career advice learned from 15 years as a professional video editor in London. You'll hear coaching calls with editors in the same position as you, as well as from pros at the top of their game and how they got there. We love talking documentaries, commercials, branded content, trailers, and everything in between. Come join our community of editors passionate about the type of work that makes up the majority of the editing job market - video editing. Do you have a question you want answered on the video editing podcast? Just visit https://www.unsplice.com/ask
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