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Editor, Assistant Editor, and keyboard shortcut repository. JaredASimon.com.
Jared Simon’s "Every Frame Counts – An Assistant Editor’s Reference Book" is your ultimate guide to mastering the craft

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July 11, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Thanks to Matt for having me on, and thanks to everyone who’s been listening and reading. Super cool to see the book out in the world and very rewarding to know that it’s a helpful resource!
July 2, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Hey also there’s a giveaway you can enter for a chance to win a signed copy. So there’s that, too.
May 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
“You’re gonna love this chapter, it’s about FileMaker Pro”
April 18, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Frame.io has a great blog post breaking codecs down, too. Knowing how computers are processing video files helps you to troubleshoot more effectively. #PostChat #PostSky

It also allows you to laugh watching those videos I posted earlier in this thread because you’re like “no he’s right tho”
Video Post-Production Workflow Guide | Frame.io
The web’s most comprehensive post-production resource, written by pro filmmakers, for pro filmmakers. Always expanding, always free.
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February 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
In all seriousness, David Kong’s video from (gasp!) nearly a decade ago is still my go-to recommendation for those wanting to learn about codecs and containers.
How Codecs Work - Tutorial
If you work with video, it's vital to understand how codecs work and how they change your image. In this tutorial, I cover all of the big concepts behind codecs,…
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February 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I mean, 10/10 concept and execution. @alanresnick.bsky.social please do my audiobook?

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#PostChat #PostSky
Alan Resnick - What Codec should I use?
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February 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Comedy is so important to me, and I cherish my short stint at UCB. I honestly I think Alan made this video for me and me alone, and everyone else is just allowed to watch it: #PostChat #PostSky
WHAT CODEC SHOULD I USE? | adult swim smalls
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February 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
See below!
I do it with a combination of imported JPEGs and preset sequences. The sequences have a piece of blank media with a color effect on them, and a SubCap effect that allows me to change the text without creating new media.

More on this around p. 113 (still awaiting final proof pages!)
February 17, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I do it with a combination of imported JPEGs and preset sequences. The sequences have a piece of blank media with a color effect on them, and a SubCap effect that allows me to change the text without creating new media.

More on this around p. 113 (still awaiting final proof pages!)
February 17, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Absolutely! The ISBN for the ebook is 9781003516491 and the link is below. I believe the cross references will be clickable and take you right to the page—also a file ripe for Cmd-F!
Every Frame Counts | An Assistant Editor’s Reference Book | Jared Simo
This book, written by an industry expert, covers the duties of an assistant editor over the course of an entire feature film. Throughout the book, the author
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February 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Thanks Kristina!
February 16, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Every editor has their own preferences, but creating little “Post-It”-style notes helps communicate more visually.

Link below for more info about the book before it comes out!
Every Frame Counts — Jared A. Simon
jaredasimon.com
February 16, 2025 at 6:11 AM