[Wshultz]

Thanks guys. I’m going to do it till it feels good then.

[Wshultz]

Thanks. I’m finding that it seems easy to hold the shots too long. The best takes are no brainers but reactions, breaking up a standard wide to cu progression isn’t quite as easy as I anticipated.

[Wshultz]

Yeah! I’m not complaining! I’m just wondering how more experienced narrative editors approach editing these scenes. Since I’m just starting this morning, I’m going through and laying all the master shots down to get a feel for pace and rhythm.

[Wshultz]

I see I’m not the only one perplexed by this. I’ve been editing corporate video for years but am about to cut my first narrative piece. The scene I’m starting on involves three people. There are master shots, two shots, close ups and tight shots.

I’m looking forward to the challenge but am a little overwhelmed at the options and I’m trying to figure how to start.

What’s a good basic technique? Lay the master shot first and then go through and start replacing with best takes? Lay all the shots on top of each other and slice and dice? Do all the close ups for sound first?

How about some overview advice from you masters?

Thanks! I’ve never been stymied by too many options before.