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Latest Training
Cutting Class: Continuity Commando
Making Seamless Sequences
Hosted by Chris 'Ace' Gates, Emmy Award Winning Editor
SEASON: 1 EPISODE: 112 RELEASE DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2008
More often than not, the edits in your sequences need to seamlessly flow, and not distract from the big picture. In this episode, Chris "Ace" Gates, looks at the decision making process and covers some basic training for camouflaging your cuts.
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Very helpful to a person learning the skill of editing. I am really enjoying your website, tutorials and soon... you products.
Thanks
I LEARNED SOME GOOD FCP TOOLS THAT I WAS NOT USING. I ALSO AGRE THAT IF THEY CAN'T TELL WHERE I EDITED THAN MY JOB WAS DONE CORRECTLY. GREAT SHOW.
Great tutorial. I learned not to make any given clip a "sacred cow" and that continuity trumps using it. Less is more. Thanks & keep up the great work. :-)
Sometimes showing a bad cut is better than showing a good one. And showing one that just misses is even better. Great job.
Nice piece on editing. It shows good fundamentals, and is true, there is a huge difference between knowing how to edit, and being an editor.
Walter Murch is a great editor but he never worked with Scorsese. That would be Thelma Schoonmaker.
Thanks, Ace - great job on this as usual, very useful insights on decision making process + technicals for edits - much appreciated as always! The art of editing, like Chuck's FOV eps, is important to cover, so we "get" the thought processes involved in pro video production. Dude, you rock. A+
Hi Chris:
While this demonstration is good, the student must understand that editing is an art. This makes the difference between some one like Walter Murch who has worked on many Martin Scorcesy films and joe Blow. Each edit should be given it's due but as you pointed out, its the overall story that must dominate not the edit. The secret to this I have found is to develop a feel for this. If you are trying to emulate an editor watch his or her work and try to grasp the feel of the edits. Try to watch the edits and know where they go almost instinctively. Chris does a good job of showing the mechanics, but to develop the art you must see how the edit moves the story for the stories sake not for the sake of the edit. This takes some doing but after awhile you should begin to actualy feel where the edit should go and not have to think about it.
Really enjoyed this sesson, and all of them as a matter of fact. We can always grow from other's ideas. I agree we could use some "military" type swipes and a took kit. Also could use a more "contemporary" Christian swipe set and tool kit. Jumpback 13 just doesn't cut it. You guys can produce better. Also, waiting for the Worship audio tracks coming in March. Thank's DJ for all the great "stuff" that makes "us" look great!
Here's an idea for a future episode: This might only apply to us "hobbyists" but I'd love some direction on how to cut together still photos (from a vacation, for example) into a movie that feels like more than a slide show.
Intelligent stuff. Maybe I'll rate it perfect after reading up on the editing books. Having worked with music editing so long, I naturally draw my eye to continuity in video, too. Although some of the "tricks" you used when things aren't ideal for creating the flow were very nice tips. I am branching out in my spare time to some dramatic projects, a far cry from my job of creating industrial machinery videos. These tips will come in handy.
Ace,
Hat's off for a great hands-on style session! That was informative, and extremely useful stuff -- as a designer and FX person your insights on editing are solid gold -- thanks again for the information & the book recommendations!
Excellent work! You're STILL my fav DJTV, Chris! I'd love to know more about that 'cheap device' that covered your lack of footage in that one spot near the end. :)
Cool presentation and would be helpful to know where to buy the mentioned books. It would be great if DJ would consider doing some "military" style Swipes and goodies in the future. It's kinda hard to find "Camo" backgrounds, overlays and MDE's when making productions in the military environment. As we have all the hearts, lines, fire and so on maybe a good idea for future. >>> <<< "Think Military"
Ace,
Your show has quickly become my favorite.
I'm always amazed when 2 or 3 frames make the difference in the feel and believability of a sequence. This episode does a great job demonstrating that reality and letting us look inside the thought process required to get results that tell the story.
Thanks for an inspiring season of shows! I can't wait for more,
Andrew Seltz
The Go-To Guy!
Stay low and take cover.... Ace is in the house....
Cool episode.... can't wait to see the continuing saga using color palette as you mentioned in the end
Good solid Advice Chris, seamless story flow is vital to the experience. The basics and especially Walter Murch's "In The Blink Of An Eye" have helped me always remember that if your job is done right no one will know you were there. Shot selection and evaluation are key to a good storyteller.
Thanks
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