Directing to Edit
As long as you edit your own shows, you can shoot any kind of footage you like, but if another editor handles post production for you, you have to deliver the materials to let the cutter do the job right. And even if you always do your own post, you can make your own work a lot easier (and better) by shooting as if somebody else had to somehow make a great show out of your raw materials.
When you think about editing, think about individual shots, covering the action, capturing audio and about the video style that your editor (and probably client) expect.
Professional Shots
To help your editor, each shot should be laid down in a professional way. To start with, that means slating. Every shot should start with a board showing at least the sequence number, the shot letter and the take number. For example, "27-A-3," translates to "sequence 27, shot A, take 3." These numbers should come from the script, either marked by you or the script supervisor, to show the editor what's covered in e…
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