Edit Suite: Bare-bones Editing: Simple Editing Without a Controller (page 3)
Mix and Match
Maybe you shoot on 8mm, Hi8 or DV, but want your final production to be on a VHS-format tape. No problem. Almost all camcorders and VCRs have those RCA audio/video jacks. These can run signals to any other piece of equipment, regardless of the format of the deck.
Editing can be a tedious and time-consuming endeavor, but the benefits are worth the effort. Don't become frustrated--take a break if you need it.
As you do more editing, you may discover you want an edit controller. These devices automatically control the playback and record functions on the decks, taking the guesswork out of editing.
Edit controllers also perform a pre-roll function that achieves cleaner edits than the method described in this article. We explained how to use edit controllers in the August "Edit Suite."
The quality of your video production is directly related to the time and care you take while editing. The pay back is an audience that reacts with excitement and surprise--not slumber…
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