Stages of Video Editing

Footage Assembly (Building a sequence)

Import footage into Adobe Premiere Pro and check through footage for usability, ensure the footage that is being used in the exact footage desired by re-watching everything that is being added in. Then bring all of the footage into a timeline, in order. To refine the sequence, cut the footage as necessary using the razor tool. Them the footage should be trimmed if necessary, using the red bracket tool. Create a sense of rhythm to your edit by ensuring it flows well and that there are no sudden cuts, it should all blend together, additionally, don’t have too much, if any ‘dead air’, this will also aid the flow of the film.

 Building a Soundtrack

Create a suitable ambience track for the entire scene. Then add dialogue using automated dialogue replacement. Then add some Foley sound effects and music if necessary. ‘L’ cuts and ‘J’ cuts should them be bridged and the volume should be mixed by using the sound levels. For example, if a particular audio file

Adding Titles

Use the title tool to create simple titles or use Adobe Effects to create animated titles. Adobe Effects can be used to create a title that is more unique.

Colour Correction Grading

• Correct colour temperature (white balance). Blues can be used to create a colder, unhappy atmosphere and warm tones such as yellows or oranges can be used to create the opposite; a happy atmosphere. The contrast can also be changed using curves, however it is important to ensure that colour grading is subtle, because the footage will look too artificial otherwise.