Expert Advice Please!

[David Roth weiss]

Kiya,

You either need to get yourself a broadcast monitor and a proper video display card, or find a local facility that has those where they will either do the color correction for you and bring your entire project within brodcast specs, or at least guide you through the process.

Believe me when I tell you, there are many great editors who have never color corrected a project in their lives, so there’s no sin in getting professional help on your first broadcast gig. Even if the dough comes out of your own pocket, it’ll be worth it for the learning experience and guidance that you’ll walk away with. However, do your very best to get the client to pay, as they will benefit greatly, especially if you put their project in the hands of a professional colorist.

Good luck,
David

David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor
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Los Angeles

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[Kiya Paris]

thanks David… the show is being shot in HD by professional so im sure the color wont be a huge problem if any, but besides that, is there any major difference or specifications I need to know or do to prepare the edit for a TV broadcast. I mean is there a difference do I just cut normally i would any other peice thats not being aired.? I only ever did web stuff…. hope Im not confusing…

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[Shane Ross]

All this is stuff you need to learn from the post supervisor or producer. Do you have a Post super? Are there going to be other editors? This is all stuff that they would know. Broadcast specs vary from network to network. And as the editor, your responsibility is just the offline cut…the telling of the story and getting the show “to time.” Color correction, audio mixing…all that SHOULD BE handled by people who do that professionally.

Are you expected to do this all? As a producer I wouldn’t hire someone who hasn’t worked on a broadcast show, unless I had someone on staff who could walk you through what is expected, like a post supervisor or senior editor.

Shane

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[David Roth weiss]

Kiya,

Sure, there are differences, as there are stringent broadcast specifications. Internet specifications are really non-existent. It’s basically anythng they can see and hear flies.

Meanwhile, broadcasters have government regulations to abide by, that specify things such no whites over 100IRE, etc. That’s why you’ll really need to put yourself in the hands of a professional.

David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor
David Weiss Productions, Inc.
Los Angeles

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A forum host of Creative COW’s Apple Final Cut Pro, Business & Marketing, and Indie Film & Documentary forums.

[Alan Smith]

Another thing to remember is that the network airing the program will have a spec sheet that you must adhere to. They will dictate all types of requirements you will need to follow regarding audio db to color to delivery format. You should make sure you are provided with all this information before you begin.

Also, just because the video is being shot by professionals, does not mean you will not need to worry about color. You will still need to make sure shots match from cut to cut. One camera man may shoot a little hot relative to another camera man. Unless all the cameras a being set to the same settings and controlled for signal, they will not all look the same.

Get some help if this is your first show for broadcast. There are too many places to loose your mind if you don’t.

Alan Smith
Media317

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[Kevin Monahan]

It’s wrong to assume that if it was shot in HD by someone competent, then it wouldn’t need color correction. In fact, I find that the opposite is true. These days, DPs shoot without filtration so that more dynamic range is available in post and color correction. Most looks DPs create are indeed created in the color correction process. Color Correction, IMHO, is vital for any HD production, particularly if it is going to broadcast.

Kevin Monahan
http://www.fcpworld.com
Author – Motion Graphics and Effects in Final Cut Pro

[Kiya Paris]

good point shane..well what I know so far that I will be editing the project off my own system and then bringing it to them. I have to get more information about it. Im waiting on the call. They said it wont be until the last 2 weeks of October anyway. As far as i know i will cut from my own system and then bring in the peice to their system….

” You can always get back what was lost except time wasted, so what are you waiting for”

[Kiya Paris]

I hear you.. but if im just the offline editor what happens next? I feel silly im sorry for not knowing, but everyone has to start someone where!!!

” You can always get back what was lost except time wasted, so what are you waiting for”