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VIDEO EDITING

Marc Chechik & Kayla Hedrick

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The Basics

• Equipment– Camera

• Invest in a good one• Are Smart phones smart?

– Microphones• Handheld• Lavalier

– And…• Tripod• Lights

Good videos, start with a good foundation – Marc Chechik , 10/11

The Basics

• Preparing for your shoot– What point do you want to convey?– Do you have a script or at least an outline?– Do you have a shot list?– Will you log times or will someone else help you?

Filming Advice• When You Shoot

– Roll for 5 seconds• At the front/back

– Don’t rush• Shoot shots longer than

your gut tells you

– Shoot different angles• Variety is a good thing

Interviewing

• Shooting Interviews- Have your subject look

at you, NOT the camera- Stand just to right/left of

camera- Looking at camera =

selling and no credibility

– Use a tripod– Check for sound before

you start

Interviewing (con’t)

• Interview Techniques- Don’t ask “yes” or “no”

questions

- Follow the train of thought

- Have your subject repeat your question before answering

Editing • Editing

- Go pro when/if you can- Lets you focus on the

content, not the technical

– If you edit yourself• Know your software• Keep it simple• Ask for advice• Study other videos for

ideas

iMovie

MovieMaker

Final Cut

Editing and Mixing

• Sound Thinking– Select the right sound

bites from interviews– Music and/or Effects

• News or feature?• Complement not

compete

• Recording the VO?– Smile (but not too much)

• Use a GOOD microphone• Always be above music

Spot What’s Wrong

Spot What’s Wrong

Spot What’s Wrong

Spot What’s Wrong

Spot What’s Wrong

Questions?