# Video Editing

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The right editing suite is crucial to translating the recorded stage production into usable clips to create the full performance in film. [Grant Dodwell described](https://secondwavedigitaltheatre.gitbook.io/flinders-phd-research-project/appendices/research-participant-information/interviewees/grant-dodwell): ‘It does take a while to do it, and to give it the justice it deserves, it does take a while. But the results are much better. It’s more interesting, more entertaining. The edit helps people watch it. It's watchable. More watchable’. [Grant Knutson](https://secondwavedigitaltheatre.gitbook.io/flinders-phd-research-project/appendices/research-participant-information/field-research/minion-productions), [Morgan Green](https://secondwavedigitaltheatre.gitbook.io/flinders-phd-research-project/appendices/research-participant-information/interviewees/morgan-green), and Dodwell all recommended:

* Davinci Resolve
* Adobe Pro Tools, Final Cut Pro and Premiere