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Discover the Craft of Professional Film Editing by Rajesh Pandey
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Get set for a candid conversation with the talented Editor, Nitin Baid on “Editing Your Way To Success: A Career Guide For Aspiring Editors” and gain insights into the crucial tools, techniques, and strategies that shape the world of editing.
Nitin will impart invaluable insights and share key points on:
- The Art of Film Editing: Techniques and Strategies
- Editing Software and Tools: A Filmmaker’s Guide
- Genre-Based Editing: Crafting Stories Across Film Styles
- Sound and Emotions: The Role of Sound Editing in Film
- Editing Challenges and Solutions: Expert Insights
- Future Trends in Film Editing: Technologies and Career Pathways

Nitin Baid
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Nitin Baid, a renowned Film Editor, he was the first Indian editor to be selected for the Berlinale Talent Campus. His script for a short film selected in top 15 worldwide to be pitched for the Berlin Today Award.
He honed his skills at the Asian Film Academy under mentors like Abbas Kiarostami and South Korean film industry luminaries. Nitin’s global presence was further established as the sole Indian editor at Edimotion 2023 and as a member of an international collaborative editing panel.
Nitin has received accolades, including Filmfare Awards, International Indian Film Academy recognition, and more, for his editing work in films like “83,” “Gully Boy,” and “Raazi.” Nitin Baid continues to inspire and elevate the world of cinema.
- How to organize your timeline effectively? (40:32/43:38)
- What steps can one take to secure an internship under your guidance? (42:32/43:38)
- Transitioning from IT to a creative field: Advice for Sameer. (45:25/49:09)
- Essential skills sought by main editors in their assistant editors, according to Jiten. (51:41/52:24/53:17)
- Exploring the pros and cons of a career as a film editor. (53:24/54:55)
- Tips for young aspiring film editors to break into the industry. (55:02/56:12)
- Preparing oneself as a film student for a career in editing. (56:47/58:22)
- Balancing personal satisfaction with audience preferences in editing. (58:48/1:01:23)
- Collaboration between editors and screenplay writers. (1:01:34/1:04:50)
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Contents
- 00:10/02:24: Introduction by Nitin Baid
- 04:07/05:20: Exploring the Role of an Editor
- 02:27/06:00: Igniting Points for Nitin
- 06:24/07:36: “Whistling Woods of Film Academy”
- 07:59/08:38: Practical Experience Of Editing in a Film(Gangs of Wasseypur)
- 08:50/09:21: Teamwork in Editing
- 09:41/10:00: Editing Short Films
- 10:07/11:03: Gaining Experience as an Assistant Editor
- 12:08/13: 43: Transitioning to an Independent Editor
- 14:15/15:12: Career “Turning Point”
- 15:28/16: 25: Collaboration with Filmmakers like Meghna Gulzar
- 20:09/22:32: Important Milestones in Nitin’s Career
- 22:55/24:57: Overview of Editing Tools and Software
- 25:11/26:24: Discussion on Artificial Intelligence
- 26:33/29:46: Sound Editing and Sound Design
- 30:26/33:59: Challenges Faced in Editing and Their Solutions
- 34:07/35:18: Insights from Five Individuals
- 35:49/36:59: Understanding Mainstream Editing
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