Take 5: Super-Human Editing Tips
Being a good video editor is a lot like being a superhero. In fact, truth be told, the best editors are the Clark Kents of the production process, saving the day with super-human feats of wonder, while maintaining an unassuming outward appearance.
Here are five tips for video editors and superheroes alike. If you strive to be either, observe these five basic tenets and you will surely attain legendary status.
Like the coolest superheroes, good editors should have the power of invisibility. That is to say, when viewers watch a masterfully edited program, they should not notice the edits (and certainly not the editor). Cuts should be paced properly and flow naturally. Special effects and flashy transitions should be used only when specifically called for by the content: Invisible is always the better option. Whether you're out to foil a diabolical deed-doer or create a professional program, don't call undue attention to yourself. The next time you sit down to edit, remember to slip on your cloak of invisibility (just don't forget where you put it …
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