User talk:Literatedave

Hello fellow Wikipedians! I am new to Wikipedia but feel very strongly about nurturing this platform. I hope you will allow me to contribute. I have added some essential information to the term "video editing". I have plenty of experience in this field, over 20 years, and felt it could use a more extensive yet concise explanation of what video editing is. I thank you for your time and comments. Dave.

"Despite a common misconception, video editing not only relies on cutting video clips to create a sequence, it is an art form that requires a significant amount of practice and creative sensitivity. The essence of video editing is timing. By placing the right images at the right time, an audience can experience emotion and excitement through a well-crafted progression of images. In addition, some artistic feeling also helps when performing tasks such as trimming, color grading and sound mixing. In video editing, every frame counts, so precision is key. On the other hand, it does require a reasonable amount of technical skill as well. To become a good editor you must master the basic technical process. First, you must be able to generate a well-organized workflow that will allow you an efficient use of time and resources. Know where your footage is located and label all clips according to logical steps. Organizing your media will also allow you to lay down a solid foundation. Second, you must know your basic editing commands. Knowing this allows an editor to work faster and more comfortably. And third, having all of your technical steps laid out properly, will allow your creativity to flow effortlessly."