Chapter 20
Ten Tips for Making Video Easier to Edit
IN THIS CHAPTER…
Shooting video more effectively
Using a real microphone for clear sound
Handling your clips
Converting files more efficiently
Film director David Fincher once said, “People will say, ‘There are a million ways to shoot a scene,’ but I don’t think so. I think there’re two, maybe. And the other one is wrong.”
The director of Fight Club and The Social Network has a reputation for shooting every scene until it’s just right. But striving for perfection in your own movie shouldn’t require dozens of takes. I’m looking at you, Mr. Fincher. But it’s hard to argue the perfection of his films and how every scene moves the story.
The same dedication can hopefully work for you, not just with the shooting of your movie, but also when it comes to post-production. This includes everything from shooting the scenes just right and having great audio to checking quality control with a broadcast monitor and creating a master file. So, to maximize the editing potential of your movie, it’s important to consider a slew of factors that ...
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