RAW FOOTAGE vs. FINAL EDIT

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.