Linear vs Non Linear Editing

In the early days of electronic video production, linear (tape-to-tape) editing was the only way to edit video tapes. Then, in the 1990s, non-linear editing computers became accessible and opened a total new globe of editing power and elasticity.

Non-linear editing was not welcomed by each and many editors resisted the new wave. In calculation, early digital video was plagued with performance issues and uncertainty. However, the compensation of non-linear video eventually became so overwhelming that they could not be ignored.

In the 21st Century non-linear gained authority and linear editing headed towards obsolescence. During this time the explanation "non-linear" was slowly abandoned as it was no longer essential—almost all editing was now digital and the "non-linear" aspect was assumed. Linear was dead.

 

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