Nariman Hamed: Film, music video and commercial director

Watch movies. Aspiring video editors should spend watching as many movies, tv shows, music videos and short films as possible. Pay attention to the rhythm, pacing, and editing techniques used in the film. How long does each scene last? How quickly is the editor cutting between shots? How is the editor using sound effects or visual cues to add tension, drama, or levity to a scene? Paying specific attention to an editor’s work in a film will help you develop your own film editing style and technique.