Editing-Production Blog

 

After finishing my days of filming and preparation, I started the editing process for my music video today. While the day of editing was thrilling, it was also relieving because the previous challenges that had built up to this point had made the day of editing a checkpoint that signified the end of production mistakes and prop misplacement. The first step in the editing process was to select the desired clips and arrange them in the desired order; this was, as always, the simplest part of the procedure. After completing this phase, I watched the raw unedited version of the music video, which, while uncomfortable, was reassuring because, like the beginning of the editing process, the first viewing revealed the first indicators of a great production.

I immediately viewed the unedited version two more times after viewing the raw compilation of clips, noting the parts that needed cutting. Following that, I began trimming the clips based on my notes, deleting the overextended areas of the production based on the amount of extra footage rather than chronologically. This was done in order to prevent eliminating as much video as feasible without chopping footage to fit the time limits. Surprisingly, the footage shot at the clubhouse had the most erased footage at the conclusion of the process, despite this location's shots appearing to be the most undershot on set. Regardless of this recollection, the procedure went smoothly, and we were able to keep our music video inside the time limits.

After that, I spent around fifteen minutes determining which part of the song will be used for the music video. Because it was understood that regardless of the decision reached before the tape was filmed, viewing the footage would almost likely modify the previous opinion, this process was not carried out before the recording process was completed. We inserted the first minute of the song to the background of the first draft of the music video once it was decided. Surprisingly, this draft exceeded expectations and was quite thrilling, since the tale was sufficient and enjoyable to absorb even without any editing.

 Then I chopped the music video's closing clip in half and placed the second half at the start of the timeline. This took only a few minutes, but it really reinforced the story of the music video and made me proud as the early brainstorming began to pay off. As I began to apply transitions to the clips and completed the order, the completion of this phase signaled the beginning of the end. Finally, I edited the clips just a smidgeon, removing any extraneous elements.

 

All in all, the editing process went considerably more smoothly than any other during the project, and it took a lot less time. The editing processes were also a lot of fun, and I observed a significant improvement in my editing abilities compared to my commercial. The fluidity of the editing signified the beginning of the end of my music video, and it was a very thrilling and joyful project.