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RAW FOOTAGE vs. FINAL EDIT 🎬
For this editing exercise, I took Andrew Garfield’s powerful 7-minute interview about grief from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and repurposed it into an engaging, emotionally driven reel under one minute.
I carefully selected the strongest moments, created an attention-grabbing opening, tightened the pacing, and added captions, music, sound design, and relevant B-roll to support the message and help viewers connect with it on a deeper level.
This before-and-after comparison shows how thoughtful editing can transform a long-form interview into concise, compelling short-form content.
Check it out and let me know what you think!
If you’re a creator, brand, or business looking for a video editor who can turn raw footage or long-form content into engaging reels, I’d love to work with you. Feel free to send me a message and let's work together.
Source footage belongs to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. This is an independent editing exercise created for portfolio purposes.
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