The Video Editing Podcast
Episodes
The £400/day Video Editing Portfolio Secret That Get Clients To Say Yes To Booking You
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 - i...
Stuck charging £250/day after 3 years? THIS is the problem.
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to get better at video editing (an Emmy-nominee's opinion)
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
3-Act Simplified For Video Editors To Tell ANY Story
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Trust Your Boredom: Why Getting Bored Watching Your Edit Is Actually Good
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
3 Portfolio Mistakes Costing You Editing Jobs
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want me to review YOUR portfolio? Submit here: https://bit.ly/unsplice-edit-review-pd258Your editing portfolio is not about you - it's about the c...
Gripping Your Audience Like Netflix Using The Hero's Two Journeys
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/helpAre your video edits falling flat because they're all achievements an...
How to get your documentary audience to care and keep watching to the end
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/helpIs your documentary leaving viewers cold despite beautiful shots and tigh...
The 3-Act Documentary Structure For Video Editing That Keeps People Watching And The Client Happy
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/helpIs your documentary edit boring your viewers because it lacks structure?I...
How To Get £300/day Video Editing Clients WITHOUT A PORTFOLIO
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Build a £300/day portfolio piece: https://unsplice.com/storyAre you spending months building an extensive portfolio while other video editors land pr...
Your Work Matters (Keep Going)
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/helpEver wonder why your video editing work feels like just a technical job r...
How I overcome blank timeline syndrome and get 20h work done in 2h
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/helpEver opened your editing software only to freeze, staring at a blank time...
How I Made £500 in 15 Minutes (And Why Not to Charge Hourly)
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/helpAre you still charging clients by the hour for your video editing skills,...
How I Became An Emmy®-nominated Editor (Episode 1 revisited)
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Work with me and build the best edits of your life: https://unsplice.com/helpWhat does it really take to build a successful, sustainable career in vid...
My portable 2-Drive 29TB storage system and how I get clients to pay for it
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/helpStruggling with piles of hard drives, slow video editing performance, or ...
9 reasons why Premiere Pro keeps crashing and how to fix it forever
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/helpIs Premiere Pro crashing on you and wasting hours of your video editing t...
Save THIS much time using (my fave) 5 Premiere Pro keyboard shortcuts VS mouse (I timed it)
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/helpHow much time EXACTLY are you wasting during a full day's work on rep...
3 Deadly File Naming Mistakes That Kill Your Project
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/helpAre your video editing files one click away from total corruption?On The ...
How does an Emmy-nominee structure their folders for easy file retrieval?
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/helpHave you ever wasted half your day hunting for a missing video asset, pan...
Use This Pro Video Editing Workflow to Cut 2x Faster, Eradicate Lag & Prevent Crashing
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/helpWhy do some video editors fly through projects while others are dragged d...
I got nominated for an Emmy! (I’m back with 100 episodes in 100 days)
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 3 things your editing is missing: https://unsplice.com/helpIn this mini episode of The Video Editing Podcast, I return after a hiatus with excit...
Amateur VS Pro Video Editing Workflow
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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?I...
Which video editing software should you learn as a pro editor
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Which professional video editing software should you master to skyrocket your career?In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, we tackle one of th...
Where to Find Raw Footage to Practice Editing
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pod...
Every Type of Video Editing Career Explained. Don’t make THIS mistake!
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Step-by-step guide to become a pro commercial or documentary video editor
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you become a highly paid professional freelance video editor for commercials and documentaries?In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, yo...
THIS will replace Netflix. What does this mean for your video editing career?
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Secrets To Video Editing Like A Pro
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Is OpenAI's Sora text-to-video coming for your video editing job?
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ind...
Best of: How I Built A Career as a Freelance Video Editor (Episode 1!)
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
5 Steps to Edit Great 5 minute Stories
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to become a better freelance video editor: 25 Tips and lessons from a pro
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following some YouTube tutorials is not how to become a better freelance video editor. You need actionable advice that helps you with video editing st...
Consideration for work should be based on ability, not status
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How To Use Stock Footage In Your Project: A Pro's Guide
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
The 3 Most Important Video Editing Skills for Freelancing
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are 3 skills that are the most important video editing skills for freelancing. Every in-demand editor possesses these 3 video editing skills. Wh...
5 Signs You Need to Work on Your Client Relation Skills
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 sta...
5 Signs You Need To Work On Your Editing Workflow
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 edit...
5 signs you need to work on your storytelling
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
I just finished a nightmare job! This is what I learned…
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
How to write a CV or Resume as a Video Editor
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Professional Video Editing Workflow Pt. 4: The Online/Conform
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Editin...
Professional Video Editing Workflow Pt3: The Fine Cut
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 profe...
Professional Video Editing Workflow Pt2: The Rough Cut
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll learn valuable insights into the professional workflow process of editing a rough cut. You’ll learn about important elemen...
Professional Video Editing Workflow Pt. 1: The Assembly
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 tack...
Are you a Button Monkey?
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 posse...
Why Video Editing Courses are a Waste of Money
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 editi...
Overcoming a lack of creativity
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, you’ll learn the common struggles with creativity and solutions for overcoming creative block. Key Po...
The Video Editing Guide to Networking
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 edito...
Starting a video editing career is hard
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a video editing career can be challenging due to high competition, the need for high-quality equipment and software, and the time-consuming e...
Editing for flow - Match cut breakdown on Mette ‘Mama’s Eyes’ music video
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, use...
5 signs you’re stuck in the Perpetual Practice Loop
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the Perpetual Practice Loop (Perpetual Practice Loop) and how to break out of it in order to constantly improve your video...
The Art of Compelling Storytelling: A Journey of Discovery
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn about the importance of taking your viewer on a journey of discovery. Most people grab what footage they think is interestin...
How to fix your story so your audience doesn’t tune out
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast from Unsplice, we explore the art of storytelling. We start by discussing why simply grabbing interesting...
Finding the funny - with Russell Griffin ACE
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Russell Griffin A.C.E is a multicam sitcom editor, and the editor of Hulu’s second season of How I Met Your Father. In this episode of The Video Edi...
What does success mean to you?
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Networking is tough, and it can become a bit of a grind. In this unplanned episode of The Video Editing Podcast I get vulnerable and reflect on how I’...
Is AI coming for your job?
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To be a successful video editor, it's important to bring more than just technical ability to the table. Clients want to collaborate with creative ...
Is it even possible to “Have fun with it”?
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When a client gives you complete creative control, it can be frustrating to come up with ideas. This may be due to a lack of understanding of the SHIN...
Practice does not make perfect
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an editor (or work with one) who has been editing at least one day per week, but you’re frustrated because you haven’t seen much improveme...
Don't follow the signs
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In December 2022 I finished cutting a documentary series with Vice New York. The job went well, and at the end of the I did what I recommend all edito...
The creative process behind Vice & Showtime shows - with Greg Wright
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Wright is the Supervising Producer for Vice and Showtime in New York, but he started his career working as an editor. In this episode of The Vide...
What to do when you're given HOURS of footage for a 2 minute video
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
The School System is Broken
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
From Healing Bodies to Shaping Reality - Matt’s Unlikely Career Journey
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
If the job has one of these red flags, run!
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, b...
What are the most common mistakes/assumptions beginners make?
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re not talking about basic technical things beginner YouTube editors do, this episode of The Video Editing Podcast goes deeper on the fundamental...
What makes an edit good?
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, bu...
How do you tell a story without dialogue in video editing?
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Podc...
What does a pro editor do that a junior doesn't?
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Being a freelance video editor is one of the best careers. Here’s why
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
The 4 things that make a good documentary
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Documentaries have exploded in popularity in the last decade. And we’ve seen some memorable ones bring amazing characters into our lives. So, what m...
Is film school worth it?
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Thank you!
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 editor...
10 tools to help you edit faster - with Premiere Gal
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Launching your video editing career in 2023? Don't miss this offer
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
What causes burnout and how to prevent it
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Which software is the best?
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to find work as a freelancer
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to impress clients with your portfolio
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
What is Unsplice Pro?
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unsplice Pro is your personal video editing mentor and supporting community combinedUnsplice celebrates video editing in all its forms, from documenta...
Freelance vs full-time. Which is better? Plus HUGE announcement
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
How to make money as a YouTube creator - with Justin Odisho
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Effects and transitions are b***s*** - with David Gesslbauer
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, Da...
How I became an award winning commercial editor - with David Gesslbauer
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast from Unsplice, we are joined by multi award winning commercial video editor, David Gesslbauer. You’ll h...
How to go from Assistant Editor to Editor
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 varia...
Do you need to move to a major city to further your career?
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What's it like to be an Assistant Editor?
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to get your first job and climb the career ladder
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
How I started a successful video editing career
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Video Editing Podcast from Unsplice, where we chat about how you can become a better video editor so that you can work with your dream ...