Author
Jed Williams
Co-founder, Spexster
Jed is a filmmaker and editor whose strengths in audio, post-production and storytelling anchor the production partnership behind Spexster. With John Kubin he has directed and produced national commercial campaigns for brands including General Mills, Sam's Club, LEGO and Fiat, and co-founded Spexster to help other creators do the same.
Professional Video Editing Software in 2026: Premiere, Resolve, Final Cut Pro and Avid Compared
An editor's proposal says Resolve; your agency runs Premiere. Does it matter? A neutral 2026 comparison of the four professional editors, and the only thing about software that should change who you hire.
10 Tips for Filmmakers to Get More Clients in 2026
Ten things that decide which filmmaker gets the call, written by the people who make those calls: positioning, findability, the reel, the reply, the paperwork and the follow-up.
AI in Video Production: What It Changes for Brands Hiring Crews
AI can write the script, build the storyboard and cut the interview. It cannot film your product, your people or your factory floor. Here is where it belongs in a brand shoot in 2026, where it does not, and what to put in the contract.
How to Hire a Freelance Video Editor: Briefs, Handoffs and Turnaround
The footage is shot. Now the real wait begins. Here is how to hire a freelance video editor so the cut comes back on time and looks like the thing you briefed.
Video Production Trends for 2026: What Brands and Crews Need to Know
Eight video production trends for late 2026 and 2027, and what each one changes about the brief you write and the crew you hire. Not a forecast; a checklist.