What does it take to tell authentic, compelling stories on camera? In this week’s episode of Hello Editor, documentary filmmaker and trainer Matthias Sdun sits down with Terri and Caroline to share his unique approach to documentary storytelling.From experimenting with gonzo journalism to exploring the creative use of Artificial Intelligence, Matthias is always looking for new and unique ways to engage audiences, all while keeping his subjects on screen at the heart of the story.

Ever wondered what it really takes to make YouTube your full-time job? In this episode of ‘Hello Editor’, the LumaTouch podcast, we’re joined by Becca Farsace, former video producer and tech creative at The Verge, as she shares her journey into the world of independent content creation.One year after making the leap to full-time YouTuber, Becca opens up about the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned along the way. From navigating the challenges of solo production to finding creative freedom and building a sustainable channel, this candid conversation offers valuable insights for anyone curious about going solo on YouTube.

In episode eight of Hello Editor, Caroline and Terri dive into the editing tricks that can terrify (and captivate) your audience this Halloween 👻.From chilling color grading and eerie audio design to unsettling pacing and spine-tingling storytelling, this episode explores how to craft truly haunting edits that leave viewers on the edge of their seats.

This week on Hello Editor, Caroline and Terri take you inside their interview editing processes – a creative challenge that requires both technical precision and storytelling finesse.Following last episode’s breakdown of Insert and Overwrite edit modes in LumaFusion, they now explore how to craft compelling, human-centered stories using the timeline. Learn practical tips, creative insights, and expert techniques for shaping interviews that resonate.

Join Terri and Caroline as they discuss the ins and outs of using Insert and Overwrite edit modes in LumaFusion. These modes are critical to understand when developing your editing skills, as they affect the behavior of your media on the timeline as you create.

In this episode of the LumaTouch podcast for video editors, Terri and Caroline dive into a pet peeve of theirs - messy timelines! Listen in to hear why messy timelines are holding you back in your edit, and how you can avoid a stressful experience – becoming more creative in the process!

In the third episode of Hello Editor, Terri Morgan dives into the world of Artificial Intelligence with tech expert, author and futurist, Dave Shapton. What lies next for human creativity with the hyper exponential rate of AI, and should we, as video editors, be worried for the future of our craft?

Have you ever found yourself struggling in the edit, wishing you had more footage, or simply yelling at a clip to ‘just stop moving!’?In this week’s episode of ‘Hello Editor’, Caroline sits down with producer and media tech founder Mick Reed to discuss the importance of shooting with the edit in mind, capturing the coverage and angles that make post-production smoother and more creative.

Why does starting an edit often feel so overwhelming - even when you want to do it?! In the first episode of LumaTouch’s new podcast ‘Hello Editor’, Terri Morgan and Caroline Scott unpack the fear of getting started - the hesitation, the anxiety, the endless procrastination - and why it’s so common for editors of all levels. Join the conversation to explore practical ways to break through that resistance and finally get your story onto the timeline!——————————————0:00 Introduction to Hello Editor0:49 What is this editing ‘fear’ - and why do we have it?4:57 Terri on becoming orderly to shorten the window of editing angst! 6:21 Perfection paralysis in the edit9:44 Creating an editing ritual!11:05 Figuring out your perfect editing environment14:48 The importance of turnaround time for Caroline!16:23 Ways to make editing even more fun - so you DO IT!18:05 Benefits of showing off your work to others20:07 Challenge yourself with this week’s task21:06 Coming up next week on Hello Editor…——————————————Hello Editor is a new podcast from LumaTouch, diving into the creative techniques, workflows, and editorial decisions behind great storytelling.