Video editing requires manipulating and re-arranging raw video footage. It is part of the post-production process of video production. This means that you edit the video after completing all the shooting and recording. During filming, the director will often record multiple versions of the same content. Part of the editor’s job is to select the best versions to include in the final product. The editor may remove some footage altogether if it is unwanted or exceeds time restrictions. The editor can also add effects, graphics, or music to the video. The editor's goal is to create a final product that tells a story. This could mean creating a specific mood, flow, or supporting a particular view on a topic. The video comes together in the editing process.

Adobe Premiere is one of the most popular video editing tools. It has nearly all the features that you need to edit videos and is also the software used by professionals. It can take some time to learn all the features, but it has an easy-to-use interface. With Adobe Premiere you can also directly export videos to YouTube. Adobe offers a 7-day free trial and discounts for students and teachers. Final Cut Pro X is a video editing program for Mac. Much like all Apple products, it has a sleek user-friendly interface and offers many different features, including the ability to upload directly to social media websites. Final Cut Pro X offers a 30-day free trial. DaVinci Resolve is a video editing program for Windows and is known for its color correction abilities. It is available for free but there is also a paid version with a few extra features, which is well-suited for collaborative environments.

Traditionally, video editors worked in film and television. Film and television editors work closely with directors to assemble the final footage to bring the story to life. TV Studio Editors could also work in broadcast with real-time events. They would focus on switching between cameras and displaying visuals to communicate messages better to live audiences. Although these are still career paths, nowadays, there are many more jobs available to video editors. A popular way to break into the industry is by editing videos from events. For example, many people record their weddings and require a video editor to create the final video. Another growing field is web video editing. More people are creating video content for social media sites. Generally, the video creators are experts on a topic but are not familiar with video editing or do not have the time to complete the editing themselves.