Focus for Editors, with Shawn Blanc

We often start editing keyboards blazing, pulling all-nighters and 12-hour days. But what do we do when the fire fades? Jeff asks this question, and there are 4 things he can do to rekindle his love for editing. . Today's episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠Louper.io⁠⁠⁠. Livestream frame-accurate edit sessions to your clients, with built-in video chat, on-screen drawing and a browser-based interface. Sign up for a free account today at ⁠⁠⁠Louper.io⁠⁠⁠. Visit ⁠Build My Editing Career⁠ for more ways to edit what you love for a long time.

Choosing the right music for a project can be a black hole. Is it possible to not spend hours clicking through tracks? Yes, we just need a set of criteria to narrow the options. Today's episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠Louper.io⁠⁠. Livestream frame-accurate edit sessions to your clients, with built-in video chat, on-screen drawing and a browser-based interface. Sign up for a free account today at ⁠⁠Louper.io⁠⁠. Visit Build My Editing Career for more ways to edit what you love for a long time.

AI-powered tools are on the rise. Should editors be afraid? We look at past tech revolutions and 4 ways we can prepare for AI in editing. Today's episode is sponsored by ⁠Louper.io⁠. Livestream frame-accurate edit sessions to your clients, with built-in video chat, on-screen drawing and a browser-based interface. Sign up for a free account today at ⁠Louper.io⁠. Do you have a question about your editing career? Submit it at Ask An Editor.

The producer adds an urgent task to your already long list. It's middle of the afternoon and you've gotten nothing done. You are constantly interrupted by coworkers or kids at home. How does a video editor get anything done? I ask Shawn Blanc, founder of The Focus Course, these questions, and his answers are simple and powerful. Today's episode is sponsored by Louper.io. Livestream frame-accurate edit sessions to your clients, with built-in video chat, on-screen drawing and a browser-based interface. Sign up for a free account today at Louper.io. Do you have a question about your editing career? Submit it at https://askaneditorpodcast.com/

Someone reaches out to you for an editing job—but you're already busy! Is there another option besides saying you're not available? Bared Edits asks this question, and the answer helped him book new work. Today's episode is sponsored by Louper.io. Livestream frame-accurate edit sessions to your clients, with built-in video chat, on-screen drawing and a browser-based interface. Sign up for a free account today at Louper.io. Do you have a question about your editing career? Submit it at https://askaneditorpodcast.com/

Post-production has notoriously long hours. How can we speak up for health in the midst of that? J asks this question, and there are 4 things to keep in mind. Today's episode is sponsored by Louper.io. Livestream frame-accurate edit sessions to your clients, with built-in video chat, on-screen drawing and a browser-based interface. Sign up for a free account today at Louper.io. Do you have a question about your editing career? Submit it at https://askaneditorpodcast.com/

Networking is essential for a video editor. But how do you do it when you aren't in a big city? Bark asks this questions, and there's a simple process any editor can follow to grow relationships. This is the final episode of Season 1! Thank you for listening Season 2 will return on May 1.  Today's sponsor: Story for Editors. Learn how to tell better stories, without reading a dozen screenwriting books. Do you have a question about your editing career? Submit it at https://askaneditorpodcast.com/

We editors love the details. But how we know when to stop and not overthink that 5-frame transition? Owen asks this question, and there are 3 things he can do. Today's sponsor: Story Structure for Editors. Learn how to apply 3-act structure to your editing, scripted or non-scripted.  Do you have a question about your editing career? Submit it at https://askaneditorpodcast.com/

If you're in film school, it can be intimidating knowing where to start looking for a job. Where do you look? Who do you talk to? Betsy asks this question, and there are 3 things she can focus on.  Do you have a question about your editing career? Submit it at https://askaneditorpodcast.com/

We've all gotten them: bad notes that go nowhere and waste time before a tight deadline. But what if you get them all the time? David asks this question, and there are 4 things that can stop bad notes from ruining your day. Do you have a question about your editing career? Submit it at https://askaneditorpodcast.com/