116: 10 Commandments of Editing

Redneck Tech Podcast

This is a very subjective podcast. We have editing for a long time and these are some of the things we have learned. Editing is something that is fairly technical. Anyone can edit but editing is much more than just knowing how to use the program. Knowing codecs, frame rates, export settings, computer hardware and software are all important in video editing along with a lot of other factors that I am sure we are forgetting. Its way more than just throwing footage in a timeline and start cutting. 1. Have a plan 2. Be Organized 3. Setup a template 4. Everything needs to tell a story, inspire, educate, or entertain. 5. Don’t use things as a crutch 6. Hard cuts 7. Edit to your music 8. Trim the fat. 9. End your songs 10. Learn your keyboard shortcuts