The Kansas City PBS Standard: Practical and Creative Editing Tips

Take your storytelling to the next level with an inside look at the editing techniques that shape compelling, professional-quality video. In this hands-on workshop, Kansas City PBS producers and editors will share practical workflows, creative approaches, and real-world strategies to help you cut with confidence.

Participants will explore the essentials of pacing, structure, sound, and visual storytelling, along with tips for staying organized, sharpening your narrative focus, and elevating the emotional impact of your work. Whether you’re building your first short film or refining your documentary craft, this session offers actionable guidance to strengthen your editing process from start to finish. Join us and learn how thoughtful editing can transform raw footage into powerful, polished stories.

Doors open at 10:00 a.m.

Workshop begins at 10:30 a.m.

Light refreshments will be served.

Free parking is available on the west and south sides of the building, with additional parking in the lots north of 31st Street. The KC Streetcar stop at 31st and Main is less than a block from Kansas City PBS.

This workshop is part of an ongoing series designed to support early‑career filmmakers with practical skills for a wide range of media projects. You can join our Filmmaker Membership program to access the full workshop lineup at no additional cost, along with extra member perks. Visit kansascitypbs.org/filmmakers for more information.

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