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Brady Bryan
Around the middle of March, I became a video editor for a retired Oberlin College professor. Since I knew the basics of Adobe Premiere Pro (despite many claiming the program along with much of the Adobe suite to be inferior when compared to similar programs) which was his criteria for editing, I figured that I would be a suitable fit for the task. The process goes as such: He uploads several clips to a Dropbox folder prior to the editing session where I am able to access and download them onto my computer. Once we are both ready to begin, we initiate a Skype call and he tells me how to edit each clip while I share my screen in order to assure that each edit is to his liking. Prior to the online collaboration, he would drive over and watch and direct me step by step which was absolutely more efficient than the online calls, but can't be helped due to the entire pandemic pressuring citizens to self-quarantine to reduce risk of contraction. The main leitmotif of the clips he uploads is light. That is, each clip is relates to light reflections, flashing colors, shadows, contrasting colors, and the like. The multiple projects we work on are typically accompanied by composed pieces that convey the tone and overall attitude of the clips. For instance, if there are many fast moving light sources that frequently change colors, the song would be whimsical and flighty in nature as if to resemble a sort of "circus-y" vibe. While one might think that being a video editor requires one to learn and master every nook and cranny of their respective video editing software to create quality works, such a notion is not necessarily true. Not every clip needs a fancy, eye-catching transition with super bright lights and flashing colors (ironically contradicting the contents of the raw footage). Simple hard cuts and cross dissolves will suit one's fancy. The key to editing is deciding whether certain clips will need more or less editing than usual, although this isn't calculable. When it comes to editing, less can and most likely will be more as destroying the original identity of the clip should be the last idea on the editor's mind. I may not know everything about Premiere Pro, but becoming a video editor has definitely pushed me towards exploring the software further in order to accomplish what my client wants with adequate accuracy. It also taught me the aforementioned lesson that excessive editing can be detrimental to the overall initial integrity of the raw footage, as well as unobtrusive editing being an optimal option in certain scenarios. With video editing, the editor will be faced with how to properly handle the raw footage optimally (avoiding destructive editing at all costs in case the previous edit was a better decision). Below is an example of a prototype of a light project that is currently being worked on. Example Recap:
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AuthorBrady Bryan is quite familiar with blogs since he had to frequently post on his blog in 6th grade. Although its been a long time since then, he still knows what a proper blog should look like. Archives
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