Transcript I. Introduction and Orientation

3 Steps Of Pre Edit Process
• Reviewing Script
• Logging
• Preparing an Edit Script
Reviewing The Script
• Re-read the Script
Shooting Script
• Reaffirm the
meaning,
objectives,p.o.v of
program.
Story Boards
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.
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.
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.
Shot ends when camera
cuts
•Make detailed notes
– Camera Movement/ quality and direction
– Composition
– Quality
– Thing that stand out in frame
– Headroom
– Depth Of Field
– Contrast
•Make detailed notes
– Sound quality
– Narratives
– Good Speeches
– Interactions
– Important Points
– Noise or Interferance
– Audio/ Video Lead ins and Tails
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.)
Rough Cut
•
The first assembly of your project. It will give you an idea of
what you have.
Edit Script
•
This is your program road map. The guide to your final edit
session, including every detail.