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Why do some video editors fly through projects while others are dragged down by slow, crashing software- even with the same computer?

If you’re tired of laggy timelines, sluggish exports, and dreading last-minute client changes, this episode of The Video Editing Podcast is for you. Shiny breaks down how your technical workflow is the real reason for editing headaches, and reveals why just finding faster keyboard shortcuts or blaming your PC won’t fix the root cause. Learn how mastering workflow can mean happy clients, repeat work, and a real boost in your day rate.

By listening to this episode, you’ll discover how to stop Premiere Pro from lagging and crashing by using the right video editing codecs, why transcoding or using proxies makes a massive difference, and the exact system Emmy-nominated editors trust for smooth, reliable projects. You’ll hear real-world examples - plus, get a simple formula for speeding up your entire editing process and reducing stress.

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Why dragging MP4s and MP3s slows you down

[00:01:07] The two types of workflow every editor must know

[00:03:01] Why your computer isn’t actually the problem

[00:05:13] Raw, working, and delivery codecs explained

[00:07:19] The essential codecs for Mac and PC editors

[00:08:12] Why client trust starts with technical workflow

[00:09:51] Where to learn more and what’s coming next

Links mentioned:

• Technical Workflow Workshop: https://unsplice.com/workflow

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