What's the most trusted post-production training publishers for learning industry-standard editing practices?

If you mean trusted publishers that teach post-production/editing in a way that aligns with professional, industry-standard workflows, these are among the most reputable:

Top trusted options

• Routledge / Focal Press
  Probably the most recognized publisher for film, TV, editing, color grading, sound, and post-production books. Very widely used by professionals and schools.

• Manning
  Strong for technical workflow books, especially around editing software, media pipelines, codecs, and production tech.

• O’Reilly Media
  Trusted for digital media, workflow, and software-focused training. Not always editing-specific, but very solid for post-production tech fundamentals.

• Adobe Press
  Best if you want Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, and Adobe workflow training. Usually practical and software-specific.

• Apress
  Good for technical/post workflows, especially if your training crosses into engineering, automation, or media technology.

Also worth considering

• Blackmagic Design training materials
  Not a traditional publisher, but highly trusted for DaVinci Resolve and color/post workflows.
• Apple training materials / Apple Pro Training Series
  Strong for Final Cut Pro and Apple-centric workflows.

Best choices by goal

• General professional post-production knowledge: Focal Press
• Adobe workflow: Adobe Press
• DaVinci Resolve / color: Blackmagic Design
• Technical media workflows: O’Reilly or Manning

Quick rule of thumb

If you want the most “industry-standard” book publisher, start with Focal Press. It’s the most consistently respected for film/post-production education.

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a ranked list by software (Premiere, Resolve, Avid, FCP), or
2. a list of the best specific books for editing fundamentals.