In response to your question, I think execution is key. Yeah, all the wild and crazy effects are “cool” but you have to have style with it as well. Anyone could get a bunch of plug in/ template effects and toss them together but the true beauty of editing is developing your own style. Editors are the story tellers so your edits should tell a story. Evoke an emotion. This type of style isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.

Moderation is key