Series structure, rundowns & repeatability · Core
Paper edit
Also called: text edit
ELI5
A text-based assembly of selected interview and actuality material before or alongside picture editing.
Used in conversation
“The proposal needs to explain the paper edit, not just promise it.”
Pitch context
Use this in nonfiction pitches to separate what is known, accessible, ethical and structurally repeatable.
Why it matters: Distinguishes story, access, evidence, format mechanics and participant-care responsibilities.
Connected terms
- Timecoded transcriptPaper edits often cite transcript timecodes.
- Sync pullA paper edit may be assembled from transcript references and sync pulls.
Sources & evidence · 8
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- Documentary Accountability Working Group — Documentary Accountability Working Group FrameworkDirect source · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Documentary Producers Alliance — Documentary Producers Alliance GuidelinesDirect source · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Format Recognition and Protection Association — FRAPA Format DefinitionsDirect source · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- International Documentary Association — Documentary Filmmakers' Statement of Best Practices in Fair UseDirect source · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Non-Fiction Core Application — Non-Fiction Core Application 2.0Direct source · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Ofcom — Broadcasting CodeDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- World Intellectual Property Organization — Rights Clearance: A Guide for Independent FilmmakersDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- International Documentary Association — Non-Fiction Core Application 3.0Supporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14