Being an editor is a combination of the art and the science that goes into creating and filmmaking. You are the one who has to make the interesting choices that can really bring a story to life. At the same time, from a commercial standpoint - knowing your tools like the back of your hand makes the work faster and more efficient so you can focus more on the "why" than the "how."

Here's a few samples that really make the cut - pun very much intended.