3 Steps Of Pre Edit Process

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3 Steps Of Pre Edit Process

• Reviewing Script
• Logging
• Preparing an Edit Script

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Reviewing The Script

• Re-read the Script
• Reaffirm the meaning, objectives,p.o.v of program.

• Shooting Script
• Story Boards

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Logging the Footage

• When logging you will be affected emotionally by
  the footoage.
• Be aware of these thoughts and emotions. Write
  them down, but be able to separate yourself from
  them
• As an editor you need to be able to make
  critical, rational choices.
• Stay on Track.But if you are ever stuck, review
  your notes.

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Primary Steps In Logging

• Check Recording tab. And make sure that
  everything is labeled properly
• Make Dubs of original tapes and work with that
• Store Tapes in Safe , Cool, Dry environment.
• Choose a comfortable work environment that is
  free of distractions.
• Be Mentally and Physically fit.
• Look at the tapes a couple of times before taking
  notes. Get to know your footage.

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Log Sheets Shoud include

• Title Of Program
• Reel Number/ title
• Timecode / Counter number (Rewind Tape and zero
  counter)
• Shot name
• Shot description
• Take
• Technical and aesthetic qualities of shot.

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Shot ends when camera cuts
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Make detailed notes

• Camera Movement/ quality and direction
• Composition
• Quality
• Thing that stand out in frame
• Headroom
• Depth Of Field
• Contrast

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Make detailed notes

• Sound quality
• Narratives
• Good Speeches
• Interactions
• Important Points
• Noise or Interferance
• Audio/ Video Lead ins and Tails

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Preplanning An Edit Script

• Compare Script to Log notes. ( Now you know what
  you have)
• Organize Shots into Scenes and scenes into
  sequences
• There will be shots that you will combine with
  either the audio or video of another shot.
• Consider additional visual and aural materials
  that you will want.( music, sound effects,
  ambience,tittles,etc.)

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Rough Cut

• The first assembly of your project. It will give
  you an idea of what you have.

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Edit Script

• This is your program road map. The guide to your
  final edit session, including every detail.