Set up your basic layout of the room. It should be simple and relaxing. Unless it is a personal editing suite, the walls should be mostly bare, unless agreed-upon posters are hung. The desk should face away from the door, and an appropriate, comfortable chair should always be used. An uncomfortable chair will make all- nighters unbearable. The desk should be at a height that allows the editor to view it correctly without bending his neck and should be at least two feet away from his eyes to reduce strain.
Decide which hardware and software to use. Many Windows computers utilize the Avid editing software, while Final Cut Pro is often the standard for Mac users. However, there are other options, and customization is virtually unlimited. Make sure your computer has an advanced video card, at least four gigabytes of memory and a large, clear monitor on which to preview your work. Multiple CPU cores also come in handy for quickly completing the many tasks required in graphics-intensive programs.
The possible accessories for your room are based upon budget. Make sure to include an expansive external hard drive in your setup, as large video files can cause a hard drive to crash unexpectedly, resulting in a total loss of system data as well as the deletion of your work. An external hard drive can be used exclusively for video, allowing your system drive to be safe from potential crashes to function uninterrupted.
Good speakers, stereo audio monitors or a great pair of headphones are also necessary because bad audio can ruin an otherwise great video. The clearer your speakers, the more details you will pick up in the audio playback. Details that might be overlooked with smaller, less clear speakers, such as chatter in the background of a shot, will be heard with a pair of decent stereo audio monitors.
If possible, attach an external studio video monitor to view the colors of your video as a mass audience would see it for broadcast.