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.

Rate This Article

Rating: 1 (Poor) - 5 (Excellent)

1 2 3 4 5
How would you rate the author of this article?
How Would you rate the overall value of this article?
How would you rate the graphics?
How would you rate this article's method (i.e interview, tutorial, narrative) for explaining this topic?
How would you rate the depth and length of the article?

Comments

You must be logged in to comment. Click here to login
X

Please Login or Sign Up to Participate

  • -or-
Ann Baldwin
Interesting and well-organized article. When I saw the title I was half expecting a long and complex explanation involving the use of very expensive software. In fact, you covered some fairly fundamental issues very succinctly, but with enough info to make the fixes sound doable. I'm really enjoying your magazine.

Latest Videos

Connect with Videomaker

Facebook YouTube Twitter Newsletters Newsletters

Videomaker eNews

Videomaker eNews contains industry news and informative articles about video-related products, tips & techniques, special offers, events information and exclusive discounts. And now, sign up to receive Videomaker eNews and download Editing Dirty Little Tricks free! Learn the Band-Aid-type fix-it solutions the pros use.