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Fix It in Post (page 3)

Fixed! in Post

Editors don't always have the luxury of being on the set when video is shot, unless the editor is also the shooter. If this is the case, resist the temptation to "fix it in post." If it's not the case, and your production crew is working fast and furiously, you the editor will most certainly need some of these "cheats" when the footage reaches your editing suite full of pops, hisses, hums, low audio, flickers, jitters and unwanted objects in frame. Remember that every tweak has the potential to add additional artifacting or imperfections, so monitor your cheats carefully. If your post-production problems are color- or light-related, keep reading this column, as we'll cover that monstrosity in coming months.

Contributing editor Morgan Paar is a nomadic producer, shooter and editor currently teaching high school video production.

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