> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.cut-daily.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # #356 - Don't Read This If You're Already a Pro Editor - URL: https://www.cut-daily.com/356-dont-read-this-if-youre-already-a-pro-editor/ - Published: 2023-07-21T08:30:44.000Z - Updated: 2023-08-04T12:18:41.000Z - Author: Jonny Elwyn - Tags: Archive, Free, training, interviews ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ad/f4/adf48ad0-72f6-4d80-aaad-af9dbb2c1c94/content/images/2023/07/film-school.gif) However, if you're not yet a professional editor, or don't feel that your editorial skills are quite up to muster, then you might find what I have to say, *quite interesting.* [Inside The Edit](https://www.insidetheedit.com/pro-editor-program/?utm%5Fsource=jonnyelwyn&utm%5Fmedium=web&utm%5Fcampaign=pro%5Feditor), makers of an in-depth, principles-based editing course that (IMHO) hasn't been bested for close to a decade, are launching a new, one year course designed to create editors who can cut it at a professional level. Compared to the vast expense and investment of time that the alternatives of either film school or finding your way as a freelancer require, I really believe the [ITE Pro Editor Course](https://www.insidetheedit.com/pro-editor-program/?utm%5Fsource=jonnyelwyn&utm%5Fmedium=web&utm%5Fcampaign=pro%5Feditor) is a very compelling option for anyone who is serious about pursuing this craft. I've written [over 9000 words unpacking the Pro Editor course](https://jonnyelwyn.co.uk/film-and-video-editing/inside-the-edit-pro-editor-course-review/?ref=cut-daily.com), what you get, how it works and why I think it's so good [here.](https://jonnyelwyn.co.uk/film-and-video-editing/inside-the-edit-pro-editor-course-review/?ref=cut-daily.com) ****TLDR:** [Drop your email in the box here](https://www.insidetheedit.com/pro-editor-program/?utm%5Fsource=jonnyelwyn&utm%5Fmedium=web&utm%5Fcampaign=pro%5Feditor) to download the full course prospectus, which includes details on every part of the course, how to apply and financing options. But in this issue of Cut/daily I'm going to try and boil all of that down to a few bullet points. If you, or someone you know is considering film school or trying cut their own path from scratch as a freelancer, get them to [download the ITE Pro Editor prospectus](https://www.insidetheedit.com/pro-editor-program/?utm%5Fsource=jonnyelwyn&utm%5Fmedium=web&utm%5Fcampaign=pro%5Feditor) and give it some serious thought, first. ### The Pro Editor Course Unpacked I spent an hour chatting with Inside The Edit founder and professional editor, Paddy Bird, which I've trimmed down to a [22 minute conversation above](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMHPu7G45Os&t=295s&ref=cut-daily.com), if you feel like watching instead of reading. [Over on the blog](https://jonnyelwyn.co.uk/film-and-video-editing/inside-the-edit-pro-editor-course-review/?ref=cut-daily.com) you can also read a transcript of the 35 min version of that chat. But now onto the bullet points! **What is the Pro Editor Course?** - Inside The Edit + Learning Structure + Feedback + Deadlines - 1 year immersion of editing practice and critical feedback - Feedback is 1-1 with Paddy as well as group sessions - Workload is 10-15 hours a week - Designed to fit around full-time work - Sessions are run online and recorded - Attend from anywhere on the planet with internet - Course follows the 12 chapters of Inside The Edit, 1 per month - Cutting and delivering scenes for review every 2 weeks - Passing grade of B- at the end of the year = certification - Guest lecturers include Eddie Hamilton and Mark Everson among others! - Final summer project is cutting 30 min long-form piece - Lifetime member of the Alumni group - Costs £15,000 (+VAT if you're in the UK) approx < $20,000 **Who is it for?** - Anyone who wants to be a professional editor - Easily transition from other disciplines or backgrounds - You do need to know the basics of editing software - You do need to demonstrate this with a couple of pieces - Anyone who can't afford film school which costs anywhere from £30K+ or $100K+ and up... (Way up in the US, I feel for you guys!) - Anyone who can't attend film school/break into freelancing due to location **Why do I think it's worth it?** - Depth not debts. Compared to what film school teaches you, and for a lot less money, the Pro Editor course will give you far greater practical skills, much quicker - Level playing field for anyone with a hunger to edit, but doesn't live near or can't afford to move to, a major industry city - Inside The Edit is excellent, Paddy has taught at a Masters level for 3 years and the course structure will teach you everything from rough cut to final delivery - Professional deadlines, professional workloads, professional feedback - The alumni group will also be a huge asset - career advice, job opportunities, creative feedback, recommend other editors whose work you've seen for a year etc - Lifetime access to Inside The Edit, every ITE BootCamp, every class recording etc. - dip back in when you need to brush up Anyway, this is just my opinion! I'm excited about it as an opportunity for others because I wish the Pro Editor course had existed when I was starting out 20 years ago! You can read exhaustively about the Pro Editor course, watch my conversation with Paddy and [decide for yourself here.](https://jonnyelwyn.co.uk/film-and-video-editing/inside-the-edit-pro-editor-course-review/?ref=cut-daily.com) If nothing else, download the course prospectus and [see if it might be a good fit for you,](https://www.insidetheedit.com/pro-editor-program/?utm%5Fsource=jonnyelwyn&utm%5Fmedium=web&utm%5Fcampaign=pro%5Feditor) how you like to learn and where you want to get to. **The most important thing to remember is** there is no 'one-way' into the industry so don't worry about what path you take and just cut daily. --- ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ad/f4/adf48ad0-72f6-4d80-aaad-af9dbb2c1c94/content/images/2023/05/Cut-daily-logo_1000-x-400.gif) #### Cut/daily Complete Access Get life-time access to the complete Cut/daily archive of over 350 Post Production insights, exclusive discounts and referral offers! 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