Orcast → Hire a podcast editor
Decide which parts of the job need an editor
An editor can shape the story, handle revisions and finish sound and graphics. Orcast addresses the repeatable multicam cutting pass. Consider which work you want to do yourself and which you want to hand off; automation is not a promise to replace every part of an editing service.
Give each task
the right tool.
What you're really paying an editor for
Review the result yourself or hand the exported timeline to an editor for sound, story and visual finishing.
Sound design, story editing, ad reads, heavy polish — where a good editor earns the fee. Orcast doesn't replace taste.
Let Orcast build the multicam cut, then export a layered timeline as an interchange XML (FCP7 XML) — Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve open that file directly — and hand your editor a pre-cut sequence. Exporting the full episode is part of the Pro plan; the first 5 minutes export for free.
The honest math
For your own budget, multiply the quoted price per episode by your publishing schedule. For DIY editing, measure the time spent on one representative episode. Include review, creative work and export when comparing software with a service.
Orcast is for video podcasts on a Mac / Windows. It won't write show notes, clean audio or cut filler — that's still human work.
Hire vs automate FAQ
How much does it cost to hire a podcast editor?
Ask for a quote based on episode length, camera count, audio work, revisions and deliverables.
Can software replace a podcast editor?
For the mechanical layer — sync, camera switching, staying on the speaker — yes, that's exactly what Orcast automates. For sound design, story editing and heavy polish a human editor still earns their fee. Many shows do both.
How does Orcast save on editing?
Orcast can automate camera sync and switching. The amount of work saved depends on your recording and requirements.
Is it hard to use if I usually outsource?
No. Drop your files in, Orcast builds the cut, you review it on a timeline. If you'd rather keep an editor, export the timeline to Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve for them.
What does Orcast cost vs an editor?
Free to download, and the first 5 minutes of every edit are free to export; editing and exporting the full episode are on the Pro plan — one subscription instead of a per-episode fee. See the pricing page for current plans.
Also see: Podcast editing cost: editor vs DIY vs software · What an automatic podcast editor does · A podcast editor that cuts the episode for you
Your recording.
Your first cut.
Bring your camera and microphone files together. Review the automatic cut, adjust your shots and choose how to export.
Choose your computer
Check installation requirements and the export workflow for your platform. Orcast for macOS · Orcast for Windows.