
The Editing Podcast
Jordan Orme is a video editor that has worked with Justin Bieber, Post Malone, Nike, Amazon Prime, and many more.
Hayden Hillier-Smith is a leader in online video editing with a client list that includes household names like Logan Paul and MrBeast.
Together they are The Editing Podcast: a podcast for video editors by video editors…because editing is in our lives more than ever. Whether it's the latest social media star or a literal Oscar winner, Jordan and Hayden interview the editors whose timelines have changed the world.
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Jun 22, 2023 • 30min
Can You Make Them Laugh and Cry? The Art of Blending Comedy and Drama
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00:00 How Does Ted Lasso Make Comedy and Drama Work?
02:15 Ted Lasso Believe Sign Put Back Together Locker Room Breakdown
03:42 Prioritising Cutting To Reactions
06:29 Riverside is the best video podcasting tool
07:47 Make Comedy Funny By Cutting Slowly
10:07 Holding On Reactions For Emotional Impact
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15:33 Ted Lasso Confronting Mom Editing Breakdown
17:33 Why You Should Motivate Your Cuts
18:25 Colin and Trent Talk About Coming Out Editing Breakdown
19:49 How The Final Rewrite Of The Script Is In The Editing
21:38 How To Balance Comedy and Drama Together
24:06 How Ted Lasso Breaks Down Toxic Masculinity and Rebuilds to Positive Masculinity
Welcome to an insightful discussion with the creative minds behind Apple TV's award-winning show, 'Ted Lasso'. This video essay delves into the crafting process of filmmakers, video editors, and scriptwriters who bring the heartwarming stories and memorable characters to life on the screen. Our panel includes acclaimed editors Melissa McCoy and A.J. Catoline, and YouTube creators Jordan Orme and Hayden Hillier-Smith.
In this enlightening conversation, we unpack the nuanced character dynamics, meticulous scripting, and thoughtful video editing techniques used in the show. Melissa and Aaron share their behind-the-scenes experiences, providing a peek into how crucial moments and scenes from 'Ted Lasso' were shaped, adapted, and perfected through the lens of video editing and script rewrites. Learn how they wield the power of narrative to balance drama and comedy, keeping viewers engrossed episode after episode.
You'll discover how 'Ted Lasso' uniquely addresses themes of toxic masculinity and vulnerability, challenging stereotypes and expectations in mainstream media. Hear about how the team uses a sports backdrop to portray deep, relatable human emotions and interpersonal relationships. Gain insights into how they use character-based motivations to drive scene transitions and understand the philosophy behind their storytelling approach.
This video offers invaluable insights not just for fans of 'Ted Lasso', but also budding filmmakers, scriptwriters, video editors, and anyone intrigued by the narrative construction of television shows. This dialogue aims to inspire creative thinking and appreciation for the intricate process of filmmaking and scriptwriting.
Join us as we delve into the art and science of creating one of the most loved shows on Apple TV. Be part of the discussion and learn from the masters behind 'Ted Lasso'.
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Jun 15, 2023 • 37min
Michelle Khare Made The Best Editing On YouTube, Here’s How
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:22 Sparring scene breakdown
4:50 How Ryan got the editing job
5:22 How character relationships came first
9:19 Riverside is the best video podcasting tool
10:34 Breaking down the pre-fight editing
13:13 How do you know what to keep or cut?
19:33 Don’t tell the audeince how to feel
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22:55 The secret shot to increase emotion
25:15 The story structure of the fight
30:00 Why the feature length documentary style on YouTube?
30:50 Breaking down the title sequence opening
33:49 Why is quality so important?
36:00 What is it like to work so hard?
In this enlightening discussion, Michelle Khare, the YouTube trailblazer, reveals how her documentary, "I Trained Like an Olympic Boxer", shatters the stereotypes of typical YouTube content. Directed by Garrett Kendall and edited by Ryan Forsyth, this YouTube documentary pioneers a new era of premium content. It proves that viewer attention spans are not decreasing; they're just seeking better content.
This video delves into the mechanics of creating premium content and explains why it's vital for filmmakers, editors, and YouTubers to focus on elevating their content game. It's a guide for creators wanting to challenge traditional media norms and show that YouTube can host impactful, emotionally resonant narratives.
"I Trained Like an Olympic Boxer" is more than a documentary; it's a game-changer, demonstrating that silence can indeed be golden. This deep dive into YouTube content creation offers valuable insights for every YouTuber, editor, and filmmaker. Get ready to redefine your content strategy!

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Jun 8, 2023 • 41min
How To Make Travel Videos People Will ACTUALLY Watch
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We talk to travel filmmaker, Luke Korns, renowned for his unique storytelling style on YouTube. Luke prioritizes personal narratives over traditional landmarks, a refreshing approach that's earned him a distinct place in the world of travel vlogging.
This Podcast explores Luke's filmmaking technique, unveiling how he creates captivating narratives. Learn about his unique blend of instinctive editing, impactful sound effects, and direct B-roll footage, elements that collectively breathe life into his stories.
Experience a spontaneous journey from a passport mishap to an exploration of Morocco's desert. We delve into Luke's deep connection with a local named Iman and how this relationship influenced the storytelling process.
This video offers insights into the process of creating travel content that resonates with viewers, emphasizing authenticity, and the crucial role of music and visuals. A valuable resource for filmmakers seeking to deepen their storytelling techniques and anyone interested in the creative process behind engaging travel content.
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00:00 Intro
00:51 Editing Breakdown On How To Edit Travel Videos
11:22 Editing With Your Heart
12:03 Riverside is the best video podcasting tool
13:18 How To Research A Travel Video
16:19 How To Find Story When Filming
20:07 How To Find The Deep End
21:32 Using Voiceovers In Editing
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25:32 Trackclub has bloody good music
26:18 Content Warning
26:33 Luke's Greenland Video Editing Breakdown
31:46 Be Messy With Your Editing
32:45 Edit With Your Heart, Not Your Mind
35:04 What Is Luke's Editing Vision?
36:19 How Much Should You Film?
37:57 Macro Visualising Your Editing
40:25 Edit How You Feel, Now What You Think

May 31, 2023 • 24min
The Misconceptions of Hiring an Editor
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May 17, 2023 • 27min
How Ai Will Take Your Editing Job
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In this thought-provoking discussion, we delve into the fascinating and sometimes unsettling world of AI in the film industry, focusing on AI's capabilities and potential in video editing. The conversation explores the pros and cons of AI-generated content, the uncanny realism it can achieve, and the concerns about its potential to replace human creativity in filmmaking.
We also discuss the ethical implications of AI taking over jobs traditionally done by humans, from modeling and photography to film editing, and the fear that AI could replicate and even replace unique human editing styles. However, we also explore the possibility of AI as a tool to expedite the editing process, presenting an interesting paradox.
Hosts: Jordan Orme and Hayden Hillier-Smith
Producer: Ashley J. Woods
Intro Editor: Paul Predu
Editor: David Sant
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May 10, 2023 • 28min
How Sound Effects Made This Movie $100M
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If you want your audience to pay attention, bring them in with sound. The open secret is that you see a movie more with your ears than your eyes. Peter Albrechtensen working hand in hand with director Lee Cronen, Peter built the soundscape for Evil Dead Rise. Peter shares a masterful philosophy on using sound to tell your story, not just for horror films but any genre.
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Producer: Ashley J. Woods
Intro Editor: Paul Predu
Editor: David Sant
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May 3, 2023 • 30min
How To Train An Editor With Sara Dietschy
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YouTube is in an editor skill shortage. There has never been a bigger demand for YouTube editors, but the jobs go unfilled. It’s not a lack of editors; the incentive isn’t there. Sara Dietchy is one of the few creators who cracked that code. A former editor herself, Sara shared how she did the impossible: taking an editor from Fiverr and training them up to be a super-editor.
Hosts: Jordan Orme and Hayden Hillier-Smith
Producer: Ashley J. Woods
Intro Editor: Liam Bedford
Editor: João Mimoso
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Apr 19, 2023 • 44min
Pixar Told Us How They Never Miss.
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"The Wheel" is a filmmaking formula responsible for some of your core memories. Pioneered by Pixar, this storytelling structure is unique because everything comes from the editor. We spoke to Bill Kinder, Director of Editorial, on some of your favorite Pixar films. We also spoke with Bobbie O’Steen, an editing historian. Together they co-wrote "Making the Cut at Pixar." In their book, Bobbie and Bill pull back the curtain on the key to Pixar’s incredible storytelling.
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Producer: Ashley J. Woods
Intro Editor: Daniel McMahon
Editor: Tyson Pellegrini
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Apr 13, 2023 • 19min
The $45 Million Movie Made With Only Screenshots
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00:56 Riverside is the best video podcasting tool
02:05 Editing Breakdown
03:34 Sneaky Cuts
05:27 Contrast pace to draw the viewer in
06:56 How to stop pixelation on-screen recordings
09:06 These editors became the cinematographer
11:08 These editors became the actors too…
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14:16 Trackclub has bloody good music
15:05 Audiences want to work for their meal
17:16 Can anyone make a screen life movie?
You know in editing you use a screenshot, zoom in on detail and get low resolution pixels, it sucks. Well, these filmmakers figured out how to get high res screenshots, then used that method to tell a story entirely through a computer screen with the movie Missing (2023) starring Story Reid, and they made $45 million with it. The editing process and behind the scenes for the movie is incredible, and we want to unpack what is going on in here.
SO we interviewed the editors of Missing Arielle Zakowski and Austin Keeling, and went behind the scenes on the process of telling the story through a computer screen with high resolution screen recordings, the technical details to HOW to make it look not pixellated, and their storytelling philosophies on how to guide the audience through mystery

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Apr 5, 2023 • 19min
How To Edit Talking Head Videos
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How do you edit a talking head video to be entertaining? It’s a massive industry, but extremely hard to stand out in. We know the secret to doing so is in the editing, and Amy, who edited for @LegalEagle knows it intimately. So we asked Amy how to edit talking head videos amazingly.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:39 Riverside is the best video podcasting tool
01:48 Breaking down a talking head edit for Legal Eagle
03:47 Call and response editing
05:09 How to have great retention in talking head videos
07:26 How to fix boredom
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09:30 Trackclub has bloody good music
10:19 How to edit a seemingly boring topic
13:39 How to make anything funny with editing
15:47 How to overcome the intimidation of After Effects
17:24 Templates are game-changers
18:21 Amy’s top 3 talking head tips
Hosts: @JordanOrme and @HillierSmith
Editor: @TysonPellegrini
Intro Editor: @HillierSmith
Producer: @AshleyJWoods