ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on nonlinear editing, but students can find an overview of linear editing on the Video Production website. The disciplines of editing include thorough planning before the editing begins and attention to aesthetic considerations. The techniques of editing differ according to the equipment being used but always involve general practices, such as planning, aesthetic considerations, and ethical practices. Editing is an integral part of single-camera productions such as dramas, commercials, music videos, and documentaries. Editing can be used in conjunction with purely studio-based productions. Transferring an editing project among different workstations, such as moving from off-line to on-line work, is facilitated by the use of project interchange files. The most popular nonlinear editing systems are those made by Avid, Apple's Final Cut Pro, and Adobe's Premiere Pro. Most nonlinear editing programs also offer a series of advanced tools for adjusting clips after they have been assembled on the timeline.
