Paper Edit vs. Stringout: What's the Difference?
A paper edit is about story and structure. A stringout is about selected footage in the timeline. Here is how they differ, when to use each, and how they work together.
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A paper edit is about story and structure. A stringout is about selected footage in the timeline. Here is how they differ, when to use each, and how they work together.
A paper edit sits between selects and the timeline. Here is how to use one in an interview editing workflow: organize material, test structure, then let the footage challenge it.
Highlighting helps you identify useful interview material. A paper edit helps you organize it into a possible story. Here is how they differ and how they work together.
Finding the best moments in interview footage is not the same as finding a polished quote. Here is how to recognize editorial value, keep context, and narrow selects without losing what makes those moments useful.
Reviewing hours of interview footage is slow when the timeline is your search tool. Here is a progressive workflow: make the material searchable, review with editorial questions, and spend time where it matters.
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