What makes a great editor? Host Michael Lautman talks to audio and video editors to learn about their career journeys, their favourite editing tools, and how they think about their craft.
Editing Is Storytelling: A Conversation with Neal Caminsky
In this episode of unEditing, host Michael Lautman sits down with Neal Caminsky, an experienced video editor and the founder of Red Dream Studios, to explore what really goes into great editing—and what most people misunderstand about the craft.
Neal shares his journey into professional video editing, how Red Dream Studios was built, and the creative and technical decisions that shape strong visual storytelling. Together, Michael and Neal unpack the balance between artistic instinct and client expectations, the realities of running a creative studio, and how editors can maintain integrity while working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
This conversation goes beyond software and shortcuts. It’s about taste, collaboration, problem-solving, and the invisible decisions that make an edit feel effortless.
Neal’s path into video editing and founding Red Dream Studios
What clients often misunderstand about the editing process
The creative decisions that happen after the timeline is “locked”
How to balance storytelling, pacing, and client feedback
Running a video studio: workflows, boundaries, and sustainability
Advice for editors building a career in today’s content-heavy world
Why good editing is felt more than noticed
Video editors and post-production professionals
Filmmakers and content creators
Business owners working with video teams
Anyone curious about what really happens behind the edit
Neal Caminsky is a professional video editor and the owner of Red Dream Studios, where he works with clients to create polished, story-driven video content. With a strong eye for pacing and narrative, Neal brings both technical expertise and creative clarity to every project.
https://reddreamstudios.com/ (https://reddreamstudios.com/)
https://www.youtube.com/reddreamstudios (https://www.youtube.com/reddreamstudios)
29 Aug 2025
Finding the Story in the Edit with Lisa Drupsteen
In this episode of unEditing, host Michael Lautman sits down with freelance video editor Lisa Drupsteen to explore the craft of editing and the creative path that brought her into the field.
Lisa shares her journey from film school to collaborating with major YouTube creator DIY Dani, whose channel boasts over 300,000 subscribers and millions of views. She discusses how her background outside of video—particularly her time in comedy at Second City—shaped her sense of timing, pacing, and storytelling.
The conversation dives into:
How Lisa landed her first opportunities in YouTube video editing
Why storytelling and life experience are just as important as technical skills
The realities of editing long-form YouTube content on tight deadlines
Balancing personal creative projects with client work
How editing changes the way you watch films and television
Favorite tools of the trade, from Adobe Premiere Pro to the challenges of color grading
Advice for emerging editors on finding their voice and breaking into the industry
Lisa also reflects on her own creative projects and the importance of recognizing editing as more than just software skills—it’s about helping others tell compelling stories.
If you’re curious about the life of a freelance video editor, the hidden labor behind popular YouTube channels, and the artistry that shapes the media we consume every day, this episode is full of insight and inspiration.
2 Jul 2025
From Top Tens to TikTok: Editing Life with Timmy Callard
In this episode of unEditing, host Michael Lautman sits down with freelance video editor Timmy Callard, known for his work with WatchMojo and his creative projects on TikTok and Instagram. From nostalgic neighborhood memories to deep dives into editing software, Timmy and Michael explore the evolving world of digital video production.
💬 Topics include:
How Timmy got his start in video editing (spoiler: it involves his brother's student films)
Behind the scenes at WatchMojo and how shorts are changing the game
His unconventional editing setup (yes, he still uses a trackpad!)
The pros and cons of Final Cut Pro vs. Adobe Premiere
Why editing changes how you watch movies
The power of storytelling through subtle cuts (The Bear, 1917, Daredevil)
Thoughts on AI in video production — helpful tool or creative threat?
🎥 Plus:
Timmy shares insights on working with real estate and landscaping companies
His dream of making his own movie and why it might just be shot on an iPhone
Tools like CapCut, Affinity, and 11Labs that are reshaping content creation
📲 Follow Timmy:
TikTok: @timmystakes
LinkedIn: Timmy Callard (https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmy-callard)
14 May 2025
Episode 1: Balancing Commercial and Creative Work with Eric Dubois
Eric Dubois is a freelance video editor and independent filmmaker based in Montreal. In this episode, Eric and Michael talk about his transition from being an assistant editor in a post-production studio to a freelancer, as well as how he approached writing, shooting, directing and editing his independent feature film, "Infinite Light".
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