Chapter 7 Nonlinear Editing

Editing is an important part of the storytelling process. It goes beyond just knowing which buttons to press on a computer. Instead, great editors understand how to take the video that's been recorded and put the individual shots together in a way that creates a compelling and emotional experience for the audience. Before you sit down to edit there are some important terms you need to know in order to understand the editing process.

Film editing is now something almost everyone can do at a simple level and enjoy it, but to take it to a higher level requires the same dedication and persistence that any art form does. ...

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