Editing

Editing is the process of selecting and preparing written, visual, audible, or cinematic material used by a person or an entity to convey a message or information.

A frequent and highly regarded contributor to a magazine may acquire the title of editor-at-large or contributing editor.

[5] At newspapers and wire services, press or copy editors write headlines and work on more substantive issues, such as ensuring accuracy, fairness, and taste.

Over time, editing has evolved greatly, particularly with the emergence of new forms of media and language that have led to a move towards multimodality.

Technical editing is now more commonly done using applications and websites on devices, which requires editors to be familiar with online platforms like Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, and Google Docs.

The significance and intentions behind editing have also changed, moving beyond print due to the continuous advancements in technology.

Additionally, the advancement in social issues has made it possible to offer easy access to vast amounts of information.

Photo editing has evolved considerably from humble means, dating back to the early 20th century.

Modern photo editing techniques include, but are not limited to linearization, white balance, noise reduction, tone reproduction and compression.

[13] The progression of technology brought about advancements in gear, which meant filmmakers were able to achieve new techniques in the post-production process through editing.

Editors went from physically cutting and rearranging film to working on virtual timelines using software like Davinci Resolve or Premiere pro.

Similar to the worksheets, these mobile based editing exercises have been shown to reduce error specifically in English learners’ papers.

From basics to more critical changes, these adjustments to the text can be categorized by the different terms within technical editing.

Substantive editing is developmental because it guides the drafting process by providing essential building blocks to work off of.

Copy editing happens later in the drafting process and focuses on changing the text so that it's consistent throughout in terms of accuracy, style, flow, and so on.

Editing firms may employ a team of in-house editors, rely on a network of individual contractors or both.

[21] Such firms are able to handle editing in a wide range of topics and genres, depending on the skills of individual editors.

Self-employed editors work directly for clients (e.g., authors, publishers) or offer their services through editing firms, or both.

There is hope for self-employed editors because all editing differs based on tradition, experience, education, personal style, values, etc.