How to Edit Documentaries like Dodford

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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 KZread 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 KZreadrs alike will delve into Dodford’s unique process, transitioning from a renowned TikTok creator to pioneering a new, compelling long-form content style on KZread. 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 KZread.
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 KZread 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

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  • @DodfordYT
    @DodfordYT8 ай бұрын

    can’t express my GRATITUDE for being invited here! thanks so much for a great conversation, you guys 💚

  • @United_Wings

    @United_Wings

    8 ай бұрын

    Love Ur vids

  • @United_Wings

    @United_Wings

    8 ай бұрын

    Love Ur vids

  • @United_Wings

    @United_Wings

    8 ай бұрын

    Love Ur vids

  • @ronami3176

    @ronami3176

    8 ай бұрын

    You are an inspiration! Thank you for that insight into your process! I am sure the people you portrait will be gratefull for these sensitive video memoires as well! You will go places!!

  • @valustone

    @valustone

    8 ай бұрын

    Artissssteh!

  • @rezzwastaken
    @rezzwastaken8 ай бұрын

    Dodford is one of a kind. Brilliant storyteller even when he is not saying a word

  • @lowlowseesee

    @lowlowseesee

    4 ай бұрын

    its like prince with the guitar. he doesnt have to sing but he can sing with the tool lol

  • @T1J
    @T1J8 ай бұрын

    people like dodford give me extreme imposter syndrome

  • @gominuke
    @gominuke8 ай бұрын

    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. ✨

  • @JasperFBA

    @JasperFBA

    7 ай бұрын

    Didnt your account get hacked years ago

  • @Zadnel
    @Zadnel8 ай бұрын

    It's funny when there is Riverside ad and then there it is Jordan chilling in corner in 240p xd

  • @Louziaa
    @Louziaa8 ай бұрын

    you guys should bring james jani on the podcast

  • @EditingPodcast

    @EditingPodcast

    8 ай бұрын

    We are!

  • @Louziaa

    @Louziaa

    8 ай бұрын

    omg so exciteeed! when is it expected to release? also please ask him on also the planning and research for the video and how he crafts the story from the subject he is looking at. thanks!@@EditingPodcast

  • @AmeliaHeldt
    @AmeliaHeldt2 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @Amine-lahmer
    @Amine-lahmer8 ай бұрын

    Such an inspiration! James Jani, would be an amazing guest here.

  • @aalileghari6195
    @aalileghari61958 ай бұрын

    Also have to admit. Sound design is on an other level as well. Awesome editing!!

  • @DekuGamer
    @DekuGamer8 ай бұрын

    Listening to Dodford's thought process was so fascinating! Thank you so much for having him on. Always learn so much from these conversations.

  • @ShelterDogs

    @ShelterDogs

    2 ай бұрын

    He is articulate.

  • @Ilhamekosetyadi
    @Ilhamekosetyadi3 ай бұрын

    It feels like Dodford has a similar creative approach to how Australian DJ duo the Avalanches made their first album 🙌👏🙌🔥

  • @zachcolmenero
    @zachcolmenero8 ай бұрын

    fun fact, after seeing riverside being used multiple times on the pod, i used it for recording with my group channel, and everything was flawless

  • @missblisspresents
    @missblisspresents8 ай бұрын

    I had Full blown chills with the rain drew barrymore segment can’t wait to watch his channel thanks for doing this interview amazing 🔥🔥🔥

  • @ModernLlama
    @ModernLlama8 ай бұрын

    What a legend 👊😎 love that Dodford even now is looking forward to future generations and what they will be able to create 👏

  • @lowlowseesee
    @lowlowseesee4 ай бұрын

    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

  • @augustlundby8753
    @augustlundby87538 ай бұрын

    Weird question, but do you guys have a reading list - books about storytelling, editing, cinematography, etc.?

  • @thecinematicconstructor
    @thecinematicconstructor8 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @TohirT
    @TohirT7 ай бұрын

    Hayden roasted my video once and suggested I spend more time studying Dodford. I see why!

  • @Sn4fu
    @Sn4fu8 ай бұрын

    Dodford is your favorite editor’s favorite editor.

  • @BenjiSelby
    @BenjiSelby8 ай бұрын

    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 🔥

  • @davidsanto7345
    @davidsanto73458 ай бұрын

    ✅️ How does he legally source all that proprietary star-driven footage? Asking for me 🙏

  • @millionenabonenntenohnevideo

    @millionenabonenntenohnevideo

    7 ай бұрын

    i think any footage is legal to use if you use it under 6 seconds? there was some rule :D

  • @DavidHadar2
    @DavidHadar28 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @studio.leonardo
    @studio.leonardo8 ай бұрын

    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 ❤

  • @lowlowseesee
    @lowlowseesee4 ай бұрын

    so dope to show the riverside interface as a way to show the three of you communicating. great for the viewer and the sponsor lol. glad i found this channel

  • @razabadass
    @razabadass8 ай бұрын

    Thank you Danny and team editing podcast!

  • @McCawidule
    @McCawidule4 ай бұрын

    Guys this is a fantastic channel for a budding editor, cheers so much for putting these interviews together.

  • @itslucianom
    @itslucianom7 ай бұрын

    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🤣

  • @PsychoDanger
    @PsychoDanger7 ай бұрын

    Getting an insight into these guys mind's is extremely valuable, thank you for this podcast.

  • @tomdmann
    @tomdmann7 ай бұрын

    Love this!!! Found my new channel to binge on 😁

  • @GeoBook
    @GeoBook6 ай бұрын

    Thanks to algorithms for recommending such a cool and inspiring channel. And thank you for your podcast!

  • @aalileghari6195
    @aalileghari61958 ай бұрын

    I have an important question about dodfords editing style. How is he able to manage taking clips from other KZread channels and movies and be able to still monetize. As KZread is really strict with thier copyright claims on music and video clips usage. I hope someone can answer this with accuracy. Thank you.

  • @Derrick_Monk

    @Derrick_Monk

    8 ай бұрын

    Fair use, he studies it. Other creators like James Jani use it a lot also, as do I. Have to study fair use, change the filter, and sometimes sound, it’s easy

  • @millionenabonenntenohnevideo

    @millionenabonenntenohnevideo

    7 ай бұрын

    nothing gets claimed if its under 6 seconds

  • @aalileghari6195

    @aalileghari6195

    7 ай бұрын

    thanks@@Derrick_Monk

  • @aalileghari6195

    @aalileghari6195

    7 ай бұрын

    @@millionenabonenntenohnevideo you mean every clip audio and video? some of dodfords audio is way over 6 seconds.

  • @editsxd1

    @editsxd1

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@aalileghari6195 it depends on the footage- just play around and test it and delete the parts that got the copyright claim

  • @themanhimself5650
    @themanhimself56508 ай бұрын

    This dude is a bad ass 🦾 his edits are all fire 🔥 so glad u guys had him on the show, this was a great interview fs💯💯🙏🙏

  • @caughtdat
    @caughtdat4 ай бұрын

    Great interview, one of the best guests, a new age in documentaries

  • @RETROACTIVETV
    @RETROACTIVETV8 ай бұрын

    Genuinely two of the greatest channels on the platform, both Dodford and The Editing Podcast are masterclasses for creatives. Have to wonder though, does their channel have issues with reused content or copyright without original voiceover/on camera footage?

  • @georgieuris

    @georgieuris

    5 ай бұрын

    excellent talent. I have the same question. how is Dodford´s able to use all that footage without copyrigh issues @HillierSmith ?

  • @TreyVanCamp
    @TreyVanCamp8 ай бұрын

    This was fascinating. Thank you for the great interview!

  • @nopixelsimp
    @nopixelsimp8 ай бұрын

    Damn, that Drew Barrymore ending was CRAZY

  • @KamarleyBlake
    @KamarleyBlake8 ай бұрын

    Literally just watched his Jim Carry video and have been hooked ever since

  • @orbitforcreators
    @orbitforcreators7 ай бұрын

    Bookends man! Thanks for reminding me of this technique and yes I will go edit now. The next episode still got room to improve 👍

  • @MohMasou
    @MohMasou7 ай бұрын

    Man, this was really helpful!

  • @harrybenford
    @harrybenford8 ай бұрын

    The Edit Podcast, I think you should do an episode with the editors from HBOs Westworld and go through narrative and the non linear storytelling and the choices decisions as to why it was cut like that. Not a hot topic but interesting, similar to your The Bear Video.

  • @The10.000ThingsOfficial
    @The10.000ThingsOfficial7 ай бұрын

    Really good video , help me a lot ! ❤

  • @SPYR19
    @SPYR194 ай бұрын

    Just Finished Editing Something LOL very insightful

  • @headsauce
    @headsauce7 ай бұрын

    Fantastic interview

  • @mitch00213
    @mitch002138 ай бұрын

    Think I gotta go rewatch his videos now

  • @Abuzhumagulov
    @Abuzhumagulov4 ай бұрын

    Wow. Bravo 💐💐💐

  • @Cameraman4TheTrenches
    @Cameraman4TheTrenches7 ай бұрын

    Damn I wanna get on this podcast jus found your channel this is dope my typa conversation 😂

  • @JwadeProductions7
    @JwadeProductions78 ай бұрын

    didn't know who this was but thank you for introducing him to me

  • @worldstop2337
    @worldstop23377 ай бұрын

    One question, what about the video's used in the Edit, don't those get copyright claims or other?? Like clips from Tv shows, Movies, social media? we can use them just like that?

  • @khele
    @khele8 ай бұрын

    I was waiting for them to get Daniel on here. Great episode

  • @millionenabonenntenohnevideo

    @millionenabonenntenohnevideo

    7 ай бұрын

    dont call him daniel as if it was your friend

  • @Pump
    @Pump7 ай бұрын

    Incredible.

  • @danielbarakat
    @danielbarakat8 ай бұрын

    Wow!!!! That edited drew barrymore scene with the rain!!!!!!

  • @lowlowseesee
    @lowlowseesee4 ай бұрын

    Riverside is Awesome lets go!!!!!

  • @whoisrussell
    @whoisrussell6 ай бұрын

    dope!

  • @razabadass
    @razabadass8 ай бұрын

    Fingers crossed!

  • @Alem_is_world
    @Alem_is_world7 ай бұрын

    Hi guys! I have suggestion to have podcast with James Jani, his KZread channel name is same, but editing videos, storytelling are also cool! Hope you mention that

  • @iblakis
    @iblakis8 ай бұрын

    my biggest inspiration.

  • @TrentKingdom
    @TrentKingdom7 ай бұрын

    Riverside is Awesome

  • @United_Wings
    @United_Wings8 ай бұрын

    Amazing

  • @Pcoxproductions
    @Pcoxproductions6 ай бұрын

    28:00 using mid journey like an artist

  • @acfitweightloss
    @acfitweightloss8 ай бұрын

    The Drew Barrymore vid he did was a masterpiece

  • @TheByzR
    @TheByzR7 ай бұрын

    You should have a talk with Patrick Gavia about editing too

  • @lowlowseesee
    @lowlowseesee4 ай бұрын

    i cant blame him for ignoring jack and jill ahahahahaha

  • @bastianrivero
    @bastianrivero8 ай бұрын

    I think you left out sound design and music.. please consider this in every interview, its so important

  • @VideoGizmology
    @VideoGizmology2 ай бұрын

    Great episode. Do you know how and where Dodford's research team locates and acquires the source material used in his videos? I'm assuming it's like any other documentary researcher, who spend weeks/months searching all over the web and downloads the clips with or without permission using legal and semi-legal website download browser extensions?

  • @BG.Dumitrescu
    @BG.Dumitrescu5 ай бұрын

    name of the song at the start of the video ?

  • @entoptik
    @entoptik4 ай бұрын

    This may be a dumb question but are the clips and music in Dodfords videos being licensed or are they allowed under fair use? And also are his videos being giving permissions by the subject or does that not matter?

  • @jsnmrry
    @jsnmrry8 ай бұрын

    Personally, I love Dodford’s narration.

  • @Beansent
    @Beansent8 ай бұрын

    NOTIF GANGGGGGGGGGGGGG

  • @TourismGhana
    @TourismGhana8 ай бұрын

    This guy must be very good. The GOD of KZread editing has no objections or roasting and is even envious of you? Please are you taking interns? I'd sell everything I have and come learn for just 2 hours and pay you everything I've got... That's if I've got anything

  • @dosaminetv
    @dosaminetv8 ай бұрын

    let's goooo

  • @Vaachaal
    @Vaachaal8 ай бұрын

    1:05 the first one in the bottom is my friend's thumbnail. I am gonna tell him.😂

  • @tearsjoy7548
    @tearsjoy75487 ай бұрын

    When it comes to documentaries, Patrick Gavia is the best.

  • @FinestMedia-mr2si
    @FinestMedia-mr2si4 ай бұрын

    please do james jani🙏

  • @bastianrivero
    @bastianrivero8 ай бұрын

    Im a bedroom filmmaker

  • @User_Prince070
    @User_Prince0708 ай бұрын

    not 1st

  • @kp1657
    @kp16574 ай бұрын

    is it really called "writing a hook" if its just peicing together two clips of someone else talking?

  • @ChuckHaney
    @ChuckHaney2 ай бұрын

    Adam Sandler's serious roles are 400 times better than any comedy he's ever done or ever could do. His comedy is nothing compared to his serious acting.

  • @Muhluri
    @Muhluri7 ай бұрын

    29:56 copying his method, huh?

  • @kkj6hu
    @kkj6hu8 ай бұрын

    I'm dying to know how much you chatge for a video like this?

  • @astralislux305
    @astralislux3055 ай бұрын

    This is not clever. He simply has a ton of footage to use when you talk about actors in lots of movies and television and the news. It's an age-old technique. Now try it on a subject with very little to no original footage.

  • @calebmercado8070
    @calebmercado80704 ай бұрын

    Johnny Harris did it first.

  • @MohamedAbdelaziz006
    @MohamedAbdelaziz0067 ай бұрын

  • @millionenabonenntenohnevideo
    @millionenabonenntenohnevideo7 ай бұрын

    the person speaking at 8:00 is Keanu Reeves and not Adam Sandler...did i miss something?

  • @RETROACTIVETV
    @RETROACTIVETV7 ай бұрын

    Guest Ideas: Lemmino & MagnatesMedia. Moon, Jake Tran, SunnyV2 would also be incredibly interesting to analyse why their content is exploding. Similar niches but all have their own unique style.

  • @Mallat871

    @Mallat871

    7 ай бұрын

    SunnyV2 > Moon, Jake Tran

  • @pygmalioninvenus6057
    @pygmalioninvenus60577 ай бұрын

    This was really good. Thank you.

  • @aalileghari6195
    @aalileghari61958 ай бұрын

    I have an important question about dodfords editing style. How is he able to manage taking clips from other KZread channels and movies and be able to still monetize. As KZread is really strict with thier copyright claims on music and video clips usage. I hope someone can answer this with accuracy. Thank you.

  • @MaridK

    @MaridK

    7 ай бұрын

    I have no idea lol same question here, i see no courtesy , no credits on footages of in video description