Videoeditointiin

Video editing is the process of selecting, arranging, and refining footage to create a finished video product. Editors work with raw material—video, audio, graphics, and sometimes effects—to shape pacing, narrative, and meaning. In Finnish, videoeditointi refers to video editing; videoeditointiin is the inflected form used to express “into video editing.”

A typical workflow includes planning and scripting; organizing media with metadata; creating a rough cut to establish structure; a fine cut for pacing; color correction to achieve a consistent look; color grading for mood; audio editing, including dialogue cleanup, sound design, and music; and adding graphics and titles. Non-linear editing systems let editors work non-destructively on multi-track timelines and multicam clips. Editors must balance technical decisions with storytelling goals, ensuring continuity, rhythm, and clarity.

Common software ranges from professional tools—Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer—to consumer options such as iMovie and Shotcut. Deliverables vary by platform and codec: online video often uses MP4 with H.264 or H.265, while production work may use ProRes or DNxHR. Knowledge of file formats, color spaces, and export settings helps ensure compatibility across devices and networks.

Video editing is used across film, television, journalism, education, and digital media, enabling communication through edited footage, synchronized audio, and visual effects. The field encompasses a spectrum from basic assembly to advanced post-production, with ongoing developments in automation, color science, and immersive formats.