I have edited my Movie as I was making it. I like to think of it as making the movie flow together. If you have a storyboard layed out you shouldn't get lost. But when you edit as you go. you can see any flow problems, aside from any other things you may not like. Bad editing can destroy a good piece of art. But You must get the flow of the movie form one scene to the next so you don't notice the change (That's why I like to edit as I go) unless that quick change is to be intentionaly for effect. Also I as you say, This gives me encourgement to see a scene all put together with voices sound and music. Makes all the hard work seem worthwhile. I think if your scripting the movie good in the first place, Editing as you go can save a lot of potential problems that you only see after you have it all put together. The Traditional way of editing was established becase you have one person animating, another person making backgrounds and another editing among other things. With the new features in the Animation world (with the all in one studio - YOU!) you can work with what you feel most confortable with. Another thing if you watch a movie you will notice that most of the scenes are about 5 to 8 seconds long. This keeps the movie moving. The longer scenes are usually to set up for something that is needed to expalain the next event. Also, don't be afraid to use just the head and shoulder shots, they are and can be very effective. and a big time saver. Also, Sometimes I use the head and sholder shot as a person is walking, not worrying if the feet are correct, because they don't show it that sequence. There are so many tricks, and a lot more to be developed by you the individual.