rule of two thirds
simplicity - no transitions
cutting at end of sentence, and to new view
how many cameras/views?
use of captions
no questions, only the answers
lack of camera movement
No vertical videos!
Great examples showing the same shots viewed and edited in different ways with a few short examples.
Choose the best camera angles for each moment
Use more close-ups and medium shots than wide shots.
Cut on words/action
Edit out mistakes
What do you notice?
simplicity - no transitions
aggressive cutting—removing all hesitations
Audio, loud and clear
Picture in picture - size and position
Tanglin Junior School children
What do you notice?
intentionality - multiple camera views
camera movement
performance
No vertical video
Keep the camera still
Stay close to the subject so we can hear them
Use several views: wide shot (too establish context, no audio) mid shot, close up, extreme close up, experiment...
Review your footage, do several takes, refine your performance, act!
Experiment, you can always delete what you don't like!
Basic skills: import, trim, split.
Use the best shots, don't be afraid to resequence
Cut on action/view change not in the middle of a sentence
Remove excessive pauses
Add images - picture in picture (maintain face contact) - use cut away
Speed up 'process' sequences - how to etc
Adjust audio levels, keep them consistent
Use audio track (peaks & troughs) to assist with editing
Use captions to emphasise conceptual focus etcetera
Export at medium (will not be viewed on a large screen)
No music or transitions required!