| What Is Editing......and why should I bother? |
| Monday, 15 September 2008 11:27 |
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Hours of footage streams from the camera - blurry shots, fast pans which leave you feeling seasick, several minutes of the camera filming the pavement because the record button was pressed accidentally. The narration from the traveller sitting next to you consists of "This is a good bit!", or "I might skip past this bit..."
Basic EditingIn a nutshell, editing can be seen as the process of cutting out all the parts which don't need to be shown to the public (even if public is only the family). Even if this is the only thing which is done, the video will be infinitely more watchable than the original tapes.The Next StepIn addition to the 'topping and taling' of the video, the editor should consider adding some additional information to the production. This is normally done by way of titles and captions at relevant places, to let the audience know locations and dates. Further information can also include narration, which can be recorded spearately and added during the editing stage. Advanced TechniquesAdding further polish to home videos can bring them closer to professional productions. By practising with quick edits, fine tuning footage with effects filters to compensate for dim or unnatural lighting and paying particular attention to the sound can all help achieve brilliant results.  |
The most fundamental question, and the basis for this site, really.
