Creating Intros for The Voice: Behind the Edit

Recently, I had the opportunity to create two special intro videos for The Voice—one for the Battles episode and another for the Semi-Final. These types of edits aren’t usually part of my regular responsibilities, but when the director was looking for something more dynamic and energetic, he turned to me.
For the Battles intro, I had plenty of material to work with: rehearsal footage, behind-the-scenes moments, and testimonials with the judges. I wrote a scenario, structured the edit, and left intentional spaces for voice-over. One day before the show aired, I went to the studio with our host to record the VO. The next day, I delivered the final version—and the response was amazing. They didn’t expect a result like that, and the feedback I received made all the effort worthwhile.
This is the Battles intro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39QIdLmRYOY
The following week, the director came back with a new request—this time, an intro for the Semi-Final episode. The challenge? There wasn’t much material to work with. All I had were a few unused interviews from the contestants. Still, I saw value in them. I reviewed the footage, categorized the best parts, and wrote a new scenario.
Using that script and some footage from previous episodes, I crafted another emotional and powerful intro. And once again, the team loved it. The appreciation and feedback I received reminded me why I love storytelling through editing—turning limited resources into something meaningful and memorable.
the Semi-Final intro:
These projects reminded me that editing isn’t just about cutting footage—it’s about finding emotion, building rhythm, and telling a story that resonates. Even when resources are limited, creativity can fill the gaps.
It’s an incredible feeling when something that starts with a blank timeline becomes a moment that moves people. That’s the magic of this job—and it’s why I keep pushing, frame by frame.