Thursday, September 9, 2004
Neil's Random Video Tip #2: Shoot an Extra 10 Seconds on Either End of Your Clip
Posted by Neil Enns in "ARTICLE" @ 11:00 AM
Whenever you start recording something wait 10 seconds before getting into the action. Whenever whatever you’re taking video of is done wait another 10 seconds before you stop recording. Even for 1 second of action record 10 seconds on each side!
Tape is cheap and the extra 10 seconds on either end give you a whole bunch more freedom when you’re editing. The 10 seconds makes it easier to split the recorded video once you’ve got it into the computer. It also gives you that little bit of extra time to get smooth fades between clips that don’t stomp on the core action. You also get some timing latitude to trim the clip to fit a piece of music exactly right without being forced to cut off the main subject or action of the shot.
Tape is cheap and the extra 10 seconds on either end give you a whole bunch more freedom when you’re editing. The 10 seconds makes it easier to split the recorded video once you’ve got it into the computer. It also gives you that little bit of extra time to get smooth fades between clips that don’t stomp on the core action. You also get some timing latitude to trim the clip to fit a piece of music exactly right without being forced to cut off the main subject or action of the shot.
