For any professional video editor, a fast video editing workflow is essential. Managing large quantities of camera file data and its related post-production processing work efficiently means ensuring that you have fast transfer speeds, computer render speeds and broadband data rates. To help optimise my…
Explaining the process of working as a freelance data wrangler on a one-day film production as a short case study. Managing digital camera file-based media Managing, spot-checking and backing-up the large quantities of digital media files on a film set or shoot is generally now…
In this blog article, I give a brief overview of corporate video editing when compared to different genres. Critical requirements for video production Corporate clients require a wide range of professional skills for their video productions and post-production editing. These are some of their key requirements. Professional technical…
I enjoy working on music-based projects and music videos. I’ve worked as a video producer, director, cameraman and post-production editor whilst at the BBC and as a freelancer. I share my freelance video production perspective to help anyone who might be thinking of creating a…
To enable UHD video production and even higher resolution filming and editing I’m always adding some new kit to my gear list to stay up to date. Higher resolution video production can improve visual quality and enable more creative freedom in post-production. Ultra-High Resolution or…
Upgrading Avid Media Composer is always part of being an Avid editor. I always need to stay up to date with the latest in video production technology and the options new software offers my video editing and production service. I wanted to make sure that…
Video audio syncing can be a relatively simple process but can also be problematic if the correct workflow is not followed. As a BBC trained video editor with over 15 years of experience, I have the essential skills that have helped me to resolve syncing…
Preparing for video editing helps ensure your edit will run smoothly, makes the most of the time you are paying for and helps your editor create what you want. I have written a list of the main elements that I regularly use in an edit…