Animated Short Explains What A Video Editor Actually Does

Video editors have one of the most misunderstood and underappreciated jobs in the entertainment industry, and the fact that most people are unaware of how important their work is to the look of a feature film leaves editors feeling like faceless nobodies.

So let’s change all that by revealing what a video editor actually does with an eye pleasing animated video by Dave Penn for Inside The Edit.

(Vimeo Link)

It’s likely to appeal more to abstract thinkers, but it still gives some good insight into how an editor’s mind works, and why their job is so important to the look and feel of a finished film.