The Video Editing Podcast: Recent Episodes
Shiny
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 this podcast I'll be sharing straight-forward weekly video editing tips, tactics and career advice I've 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 the type of editing work most prevalent on the job market - video editing.
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 […]
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 freelance video editor. 00:00 […]
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 of […]
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 with exciting work, and they’re charging […]
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. By the end of this episode, […]
You’ve taken on a job and you’ve agreed to the delivery deadline, but then you receive the hard drive of footage from the client and you see they’ve shot days worth of footage for a 2 min vid. What do you do? In this episode you’ll learn steps to take to avoid overwhelm and find […]
If you’re in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s or even 60s and you realise that your work is really not that fulfilling, it can feel really daunting to switch careers. You know that you need to do something because the idea of staying in the same situation sounds miserable. But if you move to a […]
Matt was feeling unfulfilled creatively and realised he had no passion for his Physical Therapy job. He’d been keen on the film industry for a while but never really explored that interest. The pandemic was the nail in the coffin and he decided to take his freedom into his own hands and pursue video editing. […]
When you’re starting out you may be tempted to just say yes to any job that comes your way. That is a sure fire way to work with terrible clients, burning out as a result. It took me years to see patterns in some of the nightmare clients I worked with. In this episode of […]
We’re not talking about basic technical things beginner YouTube editors do, this episode of The Video Editing Podcast goes deeper on the fundamentals of expert professional video editing for commercials and documentary editing. You’ll learn about storytelling, money, career mistakes, and creative faux pas. What are the main things that inexperienced editors put too much […]
Have you every watched a video and thought, “That was really well edited,” but you’re not sure why? It’s one skill to be able to edit well, but to be able to edit well consistently, you have to know what sucks about your edit and how to improve it. If you want to know what […]
Editing is all about storytelling. But how do you tell a story if your footage doesn’t have any dialogue? I todays episode of The Video Editing Podcast from Unsplice you’ll learn 4 things that you can incorporate into your edits to help create a sense of a story without using dialogue. If you’d like to […]
You’ve probably heard that good editing is invisible. It’s one of the reasons you are able to tell when something has been edited by a junior or a pro. But what are those subtle differences that are so imperceivable to the conscious mind? What tips, tricks and techniques does a pro use to manipulate the […]
It’s true. You are correct. Being a freelance video editor really is one of the best jobs worth pursuing. I may be biased but allow me to share my opinion as to why that is. In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast you’ll learn some of the great benefits of working as a freelance […]
Documentaries have exploded in popularity in the last decade. And we’ve seen some memorable ones bring amazing characters into our lives. So, what makes a documentary good? In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast from Unsplice you’ll learn the 4 things that all good documentaries have and how you can implement those things into […]
At the beginning of the year, a lot of people assess their working life and are thinking about making a career change to find more fulfilling work. If you’re condering a change in career towards filmmaking then one of the first places you may think to aquire the new skills you need would be film […]
In February of 2022 I released the very first episode of The Video Editing Podcast. Little did I know the kind of impact it would have on video editors across the globe. Before that I’d posted tutorials on Instagram, but that account was taken down without explanation. In 2020 I launched the YouTube channel sharing […]
Saving 1 second by moving a clip to the timeline using the keyboard instead of the mouse isn’t gonna impress anybody. But if you’re making only 10 cuts per minute, that’s 1h 20m per day you are wasting by not using keyboard shortcuts. There’s a more efficient way of doing almost everything when it comes […]
Are you trying to launch your video editing career but you’re unsure where to start? Do you feel overwhelmed with all the things you feel you need to learn? Firstly, chill. Because you don’t have to know absolutely everything to start earning money from video editing. Once you have a basic understanding of how to […]
As a video editor, it’s all too easy to become burnt out. But it isn’t always just from overworking. In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast from Unsplice, you’ll learn the 5 main causes of burnout so that you have the knowledge to be able to avoid burnout and stay happy and productive. Burnout […]
Which software should you learn before you enter the world of professional video editing? That’s the question we’re going to be seeking the answer to in this episode of The Video Editing Podcast from Unsplice. Each NLE (Non-Linear Video Editor) has its pros and cons, and so you’ll find different pockets of the industry prefer […]
If you’re still early in your video editing career and haven’t built up a network of clients, it can be difficult to find work. So, where are the main places you can find video editing work as a freelancer when you’re starting out? In this episode you can learn 8 routes to finding work. It’s […]
How can you create a first impression that lasts when you show a potential client your work? Well, you need to make sure that everything the client comes across looks amazing and feels memorable. Listen in to find out how to do that. Any client is going to take one look at your portfolio […]
Unsplice Pro is your personal video editing mentor and supporting community combined Unsplice celebrates video editing in all its forms, from documentaries to fashion films and everything in between. Unsplice Pro is a place for video editors to become better artists, and a place to bring the community together to celebrate our art form and […]
Is it better to go freelance or full-time as a video editor? We talk about the pros and cons of each. Plus a HUGE announcement! If you’re reading this then there’s a good chance you’re either a full-time video editor looking to take the leap to freelance, or you’re looking to start a career […]
Ever wondered what it takes to actually make a living from creating YouTube videos? It turns out monetization isn’t the cash cow you might believe, and diversification is the key. Justin Odisho tells us how he made his way to 1 million subscribers and his tactics for earning money from a YouTube following. If […]
What sort of effects does a multi award winning commercial video editor use? In part 2 of his interview on The Video Editing Podcast from Unsplice, David Gesslbauer recommends what effects and transitions he uses and when. You’ll hear some tips and advice on the use of effects in high end commercials for brands like […]
In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast from Unsplice, we are joined by multi award winning commercial video editor, David Gesslbauer. You’ll hear the career path he took to becoming one of Berlin’s most sought-after agency-represented commercial editors. This is a fun episode; David is a funny guy. This is part 1 of the […]
It can be pretty tough to make the transition from Assistant Editor to Editor. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach because there are so many variables including your location, your experience, and your career goal. Today’s episode of The Video Editing Podcast from Unsplice, touches on some tactics that you can use to network and find the […]
Have you been considering moving to a major city to further your video editing career? In this episode you’ll hear some of the lessons Shiny learned from his move to London early in his career, which may help you decide if the move is right for you. You’ll hear about the pros and cons of […]
When you have no network, it’s difficult to find your first editing gig. One way to get your foot in the door, learn on the job and build a network whilst getting paid is to take an Assistant Editor role. I’m very excited to welcome our very first guest onto The Video Editing Podcast. We’re […]
If you are just starting out on your video editing journey, then the first 1-2 years will be the hardest. You need to find a way to get your foot in the door and impress the right people. This week’s episode of The Video Editing Podcast gives you practical steps to take to get your […]