Editing is, without doubt, one of the most wonderfully creative art forms of the twentieth century, and has evolved into a universal means of expression in the twenty-first century. Previously, editing was restricted to those who worked in TV stations, those who worked in the film industry, and independent filmmakers, groups, and companies. Now, it’s a totally different scene. Twenty-first century editing gives the tools to anyone to create amazingly high-quality video.

Jump back 30 or 40 years. Unless you were a professional, or rich, you were most likely going to be working with Super 8. Super 8 was affordable, accessible, and referred ...

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