The secret to progress is be wrong - but quickly.
A director once hired me to edit her demo reel. She gave me all the stuff and said “edit whatever.”
Like all clients I knew this wasn’t true. But I quickly put together a demo reel of some of her (I thought) best scenes.
I turn on safe title zones when editing (to make sure nothing is too far out of frame.
And when shooting, I do the same. On your phone, turn on Grid and Level - it's always good to be getting feedback and composition assistance.
"Creating an engaging story is the bread and butter of this art form. No number of flashy transitions or clever editing tricks can compete with the power of a well-told story."
Great line from editor David Molina Cavazos:
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@zdogmode So true. I made this epic Premiere Pro course (after seeing someone else's 17 hour monstrosity). No takers. Then I reduced each lesson to 5 minutes and it took off.
Moving the needle is all.
Watch it through completely, hands off, headphones on.
Tighten it.
Check audio start to finish.
Close your video with a title or sting.
That's the QC (Quality Check) you need to do before sharing. Not rocket science.
Everyone wants AI to make their video cheaper.
Nobody asks if it made it better.
I've seen $500 AI videos that look like stock footage. And a $500 iPhone video that made a plumber's phone ring for months.
The difference is never the tool. It is purpose and intent.
@AtSynct Having a person to check in with is key. I love people doing the whole 'build in public' thing (heroes) but having a real person to check in with makes the process way more meaningful. There is a real person you don't want to let down.
@theo_jil Yes! The wisdom you have at this age (I'm in that boat) makes such a difference.
And having a family makes you laser focus on your priorities - and using your time wisely!