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Lessons 1. Preproduction v vp1-0. Opening vp1-1. Five skills vp1-2. Writing vp1-3. Keeping track vp1-4. First impression vp1-5. Successful scouting vp1-6. Words of wisdom vp1-7. Conclusion 2. Production vp2-0. Opening vp2-1. Five production skills vp2-2. Pep talk vp2-3. Lighting vp2-4. Camera vp2-5. Sound vp2-6. Words of wisdom vp2-7. Closing 3. Postproduction vp3-0. Opening vp3-1. Five skills vp3-2. Editing vp3-3. Grading and graphics vp3-4. Sound vp3-5. Speaking vp3-6. Words of wisdom 4. Equipment 4-0. Opening 4-1. Camera 4-2. Tripod 4-3. Sound 4-4. Lighting 4-5. Editing 4-6. Packing 4-7. Closing |
Lessonvp4-5. Editing
Introduction This chapter will help you understand editing equipment and decide how much, if anything, you may want to invest. The more changes you want to make to your video clips, the more computer processing power you will need. Likewise, the longer your movie, the more storage space you need. What you will learn You will learn the pros and cons of editing on smartphones, laptops, and computers. In addition, we cover the advantages of editing with studio sound monitors and having a suitable video storage capacity. Processing Power Whether you plan to edit on a smartphone, laptop, or desktop, the more powerful the processor, the better. And the more computer monitor screen space, the better too. Desktops have the most options to add all kinds of other devices. It holds multiple hard drives and has far more processing power. And video needs it. Laptops, of course, offer terrific portability for working on location. But they have nowhere near the power or the outlets of a desktop. Smartphone editing apps are the cheapest and most convenient. But have they the least power and the fewest options to change things? Storage You need a place to empty your cameras’ captured video. In addition, whether in a cloud or on land, you should have at least one backup hard drive, preferably two. Backup is like having a spare tire. You will only need it when you need it. And then it may be too late. Sound Monitors Professional monitors, also known as speakers, offer a ‘flat’ sound, meaning what you hear is what you get. They were designed for hearing without enhancement, what was recorded. They’re ideal for editing sound. Conclusion The more processing power your editing setup has, the more adjustments you’ll be able to make. The best bet, in any case, is getting the shot as close to ideal as possible during the shoot, not after it. This is especially true if you lack the editing software and processing power to make changes. |