In this episode of unEditing, host Michael Lautman sits down with Neal Caminsky, an experienced video editor and the founder of Red Dream Studios, to explore what really goes into great editing—and what most people misunderstand about the craft.

Neal shares his journey into professional video editing, how Red Dream Studios was built, and the creative and technical decisions that shape strong visual storytelling. Together, Michael and Neal unpack the balance between artistic instinct and client expectations, the realities of running a creative studio, and how editors can maintain integrity while working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

This conversation goes beyond software and shortcuts. It’s about taste, collaboration, problem-solving, and the invisible decisions that make an edit feel effortless.

• Neal’s path into video editing and founding Red Dream Studios

• What clients often misunderstand about the editing process

• The creative decisions that happen after the timeline is “locked”

• How to balance storytelling, pacing, and client feedback

• Running a video studio: workflows, boundaries, and sustainability

• Advice for editors building a career in today’s content-heavy world

• Why good editing is felt more than noticed

• Video editors and post-production professionals

• Filmmakers and content creators

• Business owners working with video teams

• Anyone curious about what really happens behind the edit

Neal Caminsky is a professional video editor and the owner of Red Dream Studios, where he works with clients to create polished, story-driven video content. With a strong eye for pacing and narrative, Neal brings both technical expertise and creative clarity to every project.

https://reddreamstudios.com/

https://www.youtube.com/reddreamstudios