How to Edit Documentaries like Dodford
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Published 2023-10-01
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Hosts: @@JordanOrme & @HillierSmith
Guest: @DodfordYT
Editor: João Mimoso
Executive Producer: Vishnu Vallabhaneni
Producer: @AshleyJWoods
Thumbnail: @dvdaltizer
The Editing Podcast unravel the ingenious mind of Dodford to find out how to edit like Dodford. The creator who has brilliantly modernized the video essay format on YouTube with "The Adam Sandler Paradox" and "Jim Carrey Doesn't Exist"
Known for his dynamic approach of letting personalities narrate their own stories through collected interview segments and soundbites, Dodford’s storytelling techniques are both innovative and impactful.
In this exclusive dialogue, filmmakers, editors, and YouTubers alike will delve into Dodford’s unique process, transitioning from a renowned TikTok creator to pioneering a new, compelling long-form content style on YouTube. We unveil the secrets behind his advanced editing skills, offering an in-depth breakdown of his viral video, "The Adam Sandler Paradox."
What to Expect:
Explore Dodford’s creative journey, his innovative approach to storytelling, and how he’s redefining the landscape of video essays on YouTube.
Learn how pre-editing writing and storyboarding can transform the editing process and content quality.
Uncover the significance of strategic content marketing before publishing to maximize reach and impact.
Discover how AI is revolutionizing film shoots, making premium quality achievable on a budget.
Ideal for aspiring filmmakers, seasoned editors, documentary creators, and every content enthusiast in between, this conversation promises a blend of inspiration, technical insights, and practical tips to elevate your content creation journey.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights from the creator who’s setting a new benchmark in YouTube content creation. Subscribe and be part of a community where creativity, innovation, and storytelling converge, and transform your narrative and technical skills to create compelling, resonant content.
00:00 Unpacking The Mind of Dodford
01:40 The Story Behind the Adam Sandler Paradox
04:18 Dodford’s Favorite Montage
07:16 Using Bookend Storytelling
09:39 Comment “Riverside Is Awesome”
10:59 Avoid VO in Your Docs As A Challenge
12:10 Dodford on Writing Montages
16:21 How Dodford Wrote the Hook For the Drew Barrymore Interview
18:45 Motivating Your Cut for Peak Tension
19:58 Use Envato To Add Style To Your Content
20:49 How to Brand & Market Your Editing Style
22:47 Use Midjourney To Save Thousands of Dollars
25:16 Dodford’s Mantra to Be a “Bedroom Filmmaker”
25:51 Drew Barrymore Midjourney Prompt
28:29 New Generation of Filmmakers Have The Best Tools
29:51 The Blind Old Poet and The Typewriter story
31:45 Why Premium Content is the Future
33:51 Why You Should Start on TikTok
All Comments (21)
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can’t express my GRATITUDE for being invited here! thanks so much for a great conversation, you guys 💚
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Dodford is one of a kind. Brilliant storyteller even when he is not saying a word
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I remember when dodford made me hard stop my tiktok swipe session because of his style. I ran in to his profile and didn’t understand how little followers he had at the time. Became an instant fan and always enjoy his art. And now he’s on my fave podcast! Loved this, so much value. ✨
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people like dodford give me extreme imposter syndrome
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Such an inspiration! James Jani, would be an amazing guest here.
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Also have to admit. Sound design is on an other level as well. Awesome editing!!
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It's funny when there is Riverside ad and then there it is Jordan chilling in corner in 240p xd
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Listening to Dodford's thought process was so fascinating! Thank you so much for having him on. Always learn so much from these conversations.
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Discovered Dodford on TikTok ages ago and the video immediately stopped the scroll. Even those videos felt “premium” - I loved that original style as well. He’s just brilliant!
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What a legend 👊😎 love that Dodford even now is looking forward to future generations and what they will be able to create 👏
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A lot of what Dodford did with the montages are simply brilliant. Movie montages are some of my favourite genres on youtube and he explained it perfectly.
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Ooof what a great chat! Really cool to see how y’all can breakdown dodfords work with an eye of detail in appreciation. Loved this 🔥
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This is so good. So much editing advice takes feature films as its default. It's great to see a discussion of this kind of content editing. I learned a lot both as a viewer and an amateur editor.
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Thank you Danny and team editing podcast!
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Really resonated with this episode! Thanks to you both for dedicating a part of your professional careers as editors to creating more conversations around the topic. It makes it more accessibly for the rest of us noobs ❤
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I had Full blown chills with the rain drew barrymore segment can’t wait to watch his channel thanks for doing this interview amazing 🔥🔥🔥
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Weird question, but do you guys have a reading list - books about storytelling, editing, cinematography, etc.?
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It feels like Dodford has a similar creative approach to how Australian DJ duo the Avalanches made their first album 🙌👏🙌🔥
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LOVE the call to action at the end. I was literally so excited to implement all the valuable knowledge I obtained throughout the video and you just kick me in the ass🤣
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i cant get over this vid. dod is incredible but also the editing in this vid from the way his docs are presented all the way to the reaction shots is so clutch. thank you. its a masterclass in presentation
