editing research pt 2 (general)

source: 10 editing tips

why i'm researching this:

although i've edited on adobe premiere before, as mentioned in the previous post i want to begin to explore after effects for editing and i want to generally improve on my editing so the film will have a clean look.

general tips:

1

- organize everything into folders (audio, sound effects, b-roll, diff types of shots)

- make shortcuts on the program

- use L & J cuts (have the person speak before the camera shows them or while looking at the other camera)

- especially with action shots, cut a little before the action is fully performed before so the audience can grasp the action and see it, even if it appears to be repeated (1&2)

- storyboard what actions mean a different shot so editing will be easier (ex. someone turning around

2

- if pacing or timing of some things are off, superimpose video so timing will be fixed (ideally with split screen shots)

- general consistency with which direction characters walk

- shoot in higher resolution in case you need to zoom in

- be careful with audio fades

takeaway:

i will definitely continue to research editing but this video was surprisingly insightful in its tips. i already understood the concept of L & J shots but i didn't know the name so that's interesting, and i'll be looking through the youtube channel of the creator whose video i used for this research for more tips & a more in depth look at editing. i was hoping to include my pets in the film but was worried about the timing so i'm glad he mentioned the superimposing tip for timing, now i can see where i can incorporate them. speaking of, i need to continue with the plot. preview to my next post i guess.