Shoot like an editor

Some great tips for thinking about the edit when shooting

After shooting and editing for a while, I've come to really respect both skills. I think more shooters should learn each and learn how to think like an editor when shooter. Check out this tutorial for 7 Tips to shoot more like an editor. More info and links here: http://dslrvideoshooter.com/shoot-like-an-editor-7-tips-that-will-make-you-a-more-valuable-shooter

Great interactive advert edited on FCPX

The video below is interactive - once it's running, press and hold the letter R and the scene will change from day to night. Let go and you will be back to day. Keep switching to see the different stories unfold.

FCPX Honda Advert

The advert was edited in Final Cut Pro X and this is a great article on how it was done:  FCPX Honda Edit

Another great post from Mr Jordan

Another fantastic post on editing to the beat and telling the story from Larry Jordan

http://www.larryjordan.biz - All too often, when you ask an editor why they picked a particular shot or sound bite, they will tell you that "it just felt right." While true, that doesn't help other editors figure out how to improve their story-telling skills.

FCPX and Editing tips

Really good, but long, video about the techniques of editing as well as some technical 'how tos' for Final Cut Pro X.