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Ever felt bored while watching your own edit and wondered if that's a problem?

In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, Shiny reveals why your boredom during the video editing process is actually your most powerful editing tool—a professional intuition signaling problems that need fixing. You'll learn a simple three-step protocol to harness this intuition and transform your editing workflow. You'll discover how to trigger "observer mode" to spot issues before clients do, preventing endless revision cycles. Plus, you'll hear real-world examples from Emmy-nominated editing experience showing how trusting your boredom can lead to breakthrough moments in your editing career.

Listen now to unlock this game-changing approach to video editing that professional editors use to create engaging content that keeps viewers watching!

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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 editor with 15+ years reviewing portfolios, I've seen these mistakes kill opportunities before clients even watch your work. If you're stuck in the "no portfolio, no work" loop, this video will change everything.

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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 £500/day storytellers who create emotionally engaging content that clients pay premium rates for.

You'll learn the "Hero's Two Journeys" framework that transforms ordinary video editing into compelling storytelling, discover how to identify and weave together both external and internal journeys in your edits, and master the technique of using the "five whys" to uncover emotional depth that keeps viewers invested throughout your videos.

Listen now to elevate your video editing from technical arrangement to emotional storytelling that commands higher rates and creates more memorable content.

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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 actions instead of emotional motivations, leaving audiences disconnected and likely to click away. You'll learn the powerful Five Whys technique that transforms flat, news-like edits into compelling stories that hook viewers emotionally. You'll discover how to structure your documentary's Act 1 to create genuine audience investment, with a real-world example showing how this simple technique completely transformed a selfish-seeming character into someone universally relatable.

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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 stories - the same framework used for Emmy-nominated work and commercials for major clients like Vice, BBC, and Ogilvy. You'll learn why most documentaries lose viewers in the first five minutes and how to create an emotional connection that keeps them watching. You'll discover how to build a strong Act 2 that maintains engagement through challenges and surprises rather than just dumping information. You'll also master creating satisfying Act 3 conclusions that don't just end abruptly but show both resolution and legacy, elevating your video editing from amateur to professional level.

Transform your next video editing project from a collection of footage into a story that clients will pay £300-500 per day for by listening to this essential episode on documentary structure.

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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 to pay £300-£500 per day for video editing services. You'll discover why a large portfolio actually creates noise rather than demonstrating versatility, and how to craft that single perfect piece that speaks directly to your ideal clients. You'll learn the five-step approach that transformed Mark from creating fan edits to running his own production company for the same sports team in just two years, without even needing a website. Plus, you'll understand what separates a £150/day video editor from those commanding premium rates, and the specific elements that make a portfolio piece irresistible to clients.

Listen now to learn how to skip months of portfolio building and start landing high-paying video editing clients with just one strategic piece of work.

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• Unsplice StoryCraft Sprint program: https://unsplice.com/story

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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 realise - even when working on seemingly mundane projects. You'll discover how every cut you make shapes how viewers see the world, influencing what they focus on and how they feel. You'll learn why editors who care deeply about their craft (even those with less technical skill) often progress faster and get better opportunities than technically brilliant but disengaged editors. Plus, you'll understand how approaching video editing with purpose can transform both your work quality and career satisfaction.

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unsplice.com/help - Book a mentoring call to identify what's holding you back

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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 sinking feeling that you’re wasting hours just watching endless footage without making real progress. In this episode of The Video Editing Podcast, you'll discover a simple yet powerful technique to kickstart your video editing projects, overcome creative paralysis, and edit dramatically faster—whether you’re working on a film, documentary, or commercial.

By listening, you’ll learn the one essential question to ask at the start of every edit to unlock clarity and momentum, a step-by-step workflow for cutting down your first draft process from days to hours, and practical ways to impress clients by delivering standout video editing work at pro speeds. Plus, The Video Editing Podcast reveals real-world examples and a proven industry framework that keeps you in demand and raises your day rate.

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Blank Timeline Syndrome: The Editor’s Struggle

[00:01:07] Early Mistakes and Lessons Learned

[00:03:11] The One Essential Question Before Every Edit

[00:07:03] Streamlining Your Video Editing Workflow

[00:09:13] Real-World Examples: Documentaries & Social Edits

[00:14:56] Building Momentum and Impressing Clients

[00:16:44] Becoming a Top-Tier Video Editor

Links mentioned: https://unsplice.com/help

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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 back and how switching to premium day rates could completely transform your freelance income and client relationships. If you’ve ever wanted to work with top-tier clients, charge what you’re worth, and finally break free from the stress of patchy portfolios, this episode speaks directly to you.

By listening, you'll learn the advantages of value-based pricing over time-based, how to position yourself as a trusted partner (not just a service provider), and the one key strategy to land premium video editing clients without needing a massive portfolio. Get practical, real-world insights from an Emmy-nominated editor who has worked with BBC, CNN, and more—and start building a roadmap to higher rates, client trust, and consistent work.

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Day Rates vs Hourly Rates in Video Editing

[00:01:43] Client Expectations and Availability

[00:03:14] Why Hourly Rates Punish Expertise

[00:05:02] Value Pricing: Certainty and Trust

[00:07:35] Building Trust When You Have No Portfolio

[00:09:37] Partnering With Clients for Premium Rates

[00:11:16] Becoming an Indispensable Asset

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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 way—juggling freelance gigs, tough clients and constantly evolving skills. This episode of The Video Editing Podcast is your inside look at a real-world, step-by-step video editing journey, packed with lessons for anyone striving to secure better clients, boost their technical skills, and future-proof their career in a changing creative industry.

Listen to learn how to leverage relationships and networking for real opportunity, discover the critical importance of workflow and technical know-how, and hear the top mindset shifts that separate editors who stagnate from those who grow. You’ll gain candid insights into storytelling techniques that get results in commercial and documentary work, find out why variety and adaptability matter in video editing, and hear what Emmy-nominated editors and industry leaders do differently.

Don’t miss this chance to unlock behind-the-scenes secrets and accelerate your path to professional success in video editing—press play and take your editing career to the next level with The Video Editing Podcast.

Timestamps: [00:00:00] Revisiting the video editing journey

[00:03:26] First steps: Education and early post-production experience

[00:08:47] Production life lessons and challenging personalities

[00:11:53] Mentorship, value exchange, and breaking through

[00:13:32] Building technical know-how & workflow mastery

[00:15:58] Finding storytelling through documentaries

[00:17:50] Breaking into advertising and mastering short-form edits

[00:23:48] Becoming a multifaceted editor

[00:26:02] 2025 updates: Emmy nomination & industry networking

[00:31:46] Planning your career in the age of AI

[00:34:04] Mentorship, actionable advice & Unsplice resources

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https://unsplice.com/help

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