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Working with editors after your shoot
From the course: Pro Video Tips
Working with editors after your shoot
- So as soon as you're done shooting, one of the first things you want to do is organize all of the media beforehand. So first, make sure you back up and keep at least one extra copy of all media for yourself before handing over the footage to an editor. I highly recommend making backup copies at the same time that you offload your media cards. Drag and drop files onto one hard drive, then drag and drop them onto another hard drive, or two hard drives, for extra safe-keeping. The editor's first big task is organizing the footage. So to make this job easier and perhaps save yourself some money, if you hired them on an hourly rate. You should separate footage into various folders for each project element you'll be giving them to work with. So I'm talking music, titles, folders for transcripts, background plates, re-shoots, interviews, b-roll, etc. The more you can organize it, the better. Also, try to give them all the media and paperwork at the same time, whenever you can. They…
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Tips on boosting your production value1m 46s
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Shooting with a shallow depth of field1m 36s
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Great audio and sound design2m 44s
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Keep your shots steady2m 32s
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Keep your camera moving2m 29s
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Location, location, location2m 15s
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Adding appropriate titles and FX1m 56s
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Hiring a colorist3m 38s
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Introduction to shooting discreetly1m 1s
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Scouting locations for a stealth shoot1m 47s
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Traveling and shooting low profile1m 25s
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Recording audio discreetly1m 25s
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Using discreet cameras and camerawork2m 22s
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Running interference1m 24s
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Adding production value with local resources1m 13s
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Always have a plan B55s
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Seven tips for better managing your crew3m 13s
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Get it all on paper first2m 6s
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Learn to delegate2m 12s
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Hiring is half the work2m 53s
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Understand how each person likes to work1m 34s
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Feed them good food31s
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Learn to speak their language1m 55s
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Goodbye1m 35s
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