NLE

Non-Linear Editor — software that edits clips in any order, like Premiere or Resolve.

A non-linear editing system (NLE) lets you arrange and rearrange clips freely on a timeline, unlike old tape-based linear editing. Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro and CapCut are all NLEs. Non-linear means you can change any edit at any time.

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Editing Fundamentals

Understanding the Editing Timeline

The timeline is the engine room of every edit — master it and you master your NLE.

Editing Fundamentals

The Video Editing Process

A clear map of the end-to-end editing workflow so you always know what to do next and why.

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FaranFaran@432

Production Lead & Consultant · Studio432

Faran is the production lead at Studio432 — the studio arm of Club432, the Karachi collective behind 100+ filmed live sessions and concert films. He plans and consults on shoots worldwide, and owns the gear, settings and craft standards behind everything published here.

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