edit film; compile and cut
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesverb
to edit film/video; to cut and assemble footage
formalA key technical process in filmmaking and video production, involving selecting, trimming, and sequencing raw footage. Typically a professional term.
The editing of this film took three months.
The director is discussing the next shot with the editor.
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This video clip needs to be re-edited.
verb
to compile and edit; to select, cut, and rearrange
neutralA broader sense, applicable to photos, text, audio, etc., not just video. The process involves curating content.
She compiled and edited her travel photos into a digital photo album.
This article was compiled and edited from his years of diaries.
noun
edited work; compilation; montage
neutralRefers to the final product of the editing/compiling process, such as a photo montage or an audio drama recording.
This news photo compilation records the city's changes over a decade.
I listened to a fantastic audio drama compilation last night.
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The editing of this movie trailer is brilliant.