Editing is the process of selecting and preparing footage, visual, audio or cinematic material. Editing is done by a specialized user to portray information or convey a message. Editing is both a creative and technical part of a post-production process and is one of the essential elements in film making.

Film editing is both a creative and a technical part of the post-production process of filmmaking. The term is derived from the traditional process of working with film which increasingly involves the use of digital technology

Film editing is both a creative and a technical part of the post-production process of filmmaking. It is the art of storytelling practiced by connecting two or more shots together to form a sequence, and the subsequent connecting of sequences to form an entire film. When it is done well, the viewer becomes so engaged that they aren’t even aware of the work of the editor.

To prepare (motion-picture film, video, or magnetic tape) by deleting, arranging, and splicing, by synchronizing the sound record with the film. Editing allows the filmmakers to bring the final product to the audience, without the audience knowing about any of the imperfections.

The definition of editing, in film is “to prepare (motion-picture film, video, or magnetic tape) by deleting, arranging, and splicing, by synchronizing the sound record with the film, etc.” A sequence is a number of scenes joined together that could be a large percentage of the movie when it is finished.