Cyrille Daclinat
Documentary Editor · Trainer · Tool Creator
I transform footage into stories

Passionate about documentary storytelling
For over 15 years, I've been crafting stories through documentary editing. My work sits at the intersection of technique and emotion, where every cut matters and every transition carries meaning.
From the editing suite to training platforms, I share my passion for this demanding art that transforms hours of footage into compelling narratives.
On YouTube
Tutorials, techniques and behind-the-scenes documentary editing
What they say
“Huge thanks to Cyrille, who was never stingy with his time! Tons of information, very dense. He really understood my challenges and gave me specific insights. My retention went from 35 to 50% on a nearly identical video thanks to his advice.”

Aurélien Labonde
“By far the best investment I've made this year. So much value that I already want to rebook!”

Virgile RIETSCH
“Honestly, if I had a friend starting out on YouTube, I'd recommend this coaching to them without hesitation! And as for the coaching itself, I didn't expect to get answers to all my questions — I was hugely surprised by the help Cyrille gave me, even on gear, the right mindset for creating videos, how to think in order to come up with video ideas, and much more. Honestly, if you really want to get started on YouTube, get this coaching, truly!”

Rochard Tom
“Brilliant! Real coaching with actionable advice that saves a huge amount of time. Cyrille understood my project very quickly and responded instantly, both on pure technique and, with more perspective, on the overall methodology.”

Guillaume Richard
“I sincerely thank you for your professionalism (which I never doubted), for your truly personalized coaching that perfectly met my needs, and for sharing your vast experience. I leave this first session with so much new and important information that has already revolutionized the way I think about editing and creating my videos. With your help I was able to understand my mistakes and get all the leads to improve, and above all I grasped the very essence of editing, the thing I was missing. I'd recommend this coaching with my eyes closed! The best investment I've made in a long time! I'll come back in a few weeks to go deeper once I've put everything I learned into practice! Thanks again!”
Julia
“To you reading this, know that this summer coaching is a real little gem. Sure, Cyrille is a pro editor, but on top of that he has this wonderful ability to want to pass on his ART, as well as being a GENUINELY lovely person. In just a few seconds he was able to tell me what was wrong with my edits, and showed me how to fix it, all while adding anecdotes and technique that made this coaching session truly enjoyable. Cherry on top, he really takes his time ;) Thank you so much, Cyrille, for your precious advice.”

Babelein
“If you need advice from an expert in editing and storytelling, contact Cyrille without hesitation. With passion, good humor, and a keen sense of sharing, Cyrille spots what's holding you back and passes on his tips and experience to help you surpass yourself.”

Malick
“After all the scammers I'd come across, I finally found Cyrille, who actually taught me things and a real way of working! Great teacher! I recommend..”

Yacine bouregba
“Not only is Cyrille super skilled, he's also really cool! I really enjoyed my session with him. I learned a ton about managing my sound design better. 100% recommend!”

John Zhou
“Cyrille is as friendly as he is a great teacher. I highly recommend his lessons. Eric”

Eric Arrachart
“Clear and effective. Thank you Cyrille for this lesson, which let me completely rethink the way I prepare a video. He took the time to look at my project, understood where I wanted to go, and clearly pointed me in the right direction.”

Rayane M.
“I really appreciated the attentiveness, the quick grasp of the issues, the patience, and the many structuring tips and pieces of advice that I can't wait to apply to my next edits. It's a real leap forward for my work. I'd recommend his training to my friends and family without any hesitation. A big thank you to Cyrille for his kindness and approachability.”

Dominique Desplan-Ludim
“I started out in video editing by following tutorials on YouTube and elsewhere, but they mostly cover the technical side. Cyrille is on another level, not just technically but above all on the creative and storytelling side, which 90% of people don't understand. I completely rethought how I'd prepare my next videos thanks to his advice. 100% recommended”

Nicolas Jeanne
“Incredible! In just 1h30, Cyrille taught me a huge number of editing tips. Cyrille is there to help you grow. The coaching is personalized; you choose together which topic you want to cover. No matter your current level! I highly recommend training with Cyrille.”

Mikhaël BLANDIGNERES

