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.


Color
Getting Started With Free Video Editing Software
Digital Audio Sampling
Audio For Video: How To Mix Stereo
Introduction to Digital Video Editing: The Guide to Getting Started With Computer Video (DVD)
Sound Success (DVD)
Advanced Editing -- Guide to Advanced Computer Video Editing (DVD)
Audio Compression
Composition 201
Fix It in Post