Ep6: The Power of Storytelling in Video Editing

In this episode of "The Video Editing Guru" podcast, host Dustin delves into the importance of storytelling in video editing. He stresses that storytelling takes precedent over slick transitions or effects since it leaves a lasting impression on the audience, making it crucial for video editors to leverage every available tool—cuts, music, pacing—to bring a compelling narrative to life. Dustin shares practical tips, including building the story in your edit, letting the emotion of the scene guide your cuts, showing rather than telling through visuals and sound, and experimenting with nonlinear storytelling. He wraps the episode by encouraging listeners to focus on the narrative they’re shaping, as storytelling is what truly connects the audience to the content. Dustin Elkin - Professional Video Editor / Home