This has got to be one of the most TORTUROUS afternoons of my entire LIFE! Here I am, trying to be a good friend, staying after school to burn my friends’ wedding video onto a DVD while encountering many, many, many errors along the way, when I should be packing for my weekend trip, for which I depart in about twenty minutes. Jared and Ashley, if either of you are reading this, YOU BETTER LIKE THE VIDEO!
While I started waiting for this cursed DVD to burn, a light bulb switched on in my head and told me, “You could be doing your videomaker article right now, young man.” So I said, “Thank you, Mr. Lightbulb!” So here I am.
This article discussed four major aspects of being a pro video editor.
- EDITING SUITE. A good editing suite can be found in any regular spare room in your house. One important aspect of your suite should be good air conditioning. It may not seem like a big deal, but it keeps you comfortable and keeps your equipment from overheating. Invest in a good universal power outlet, and make sure you research everything you’re going to put in the room, including a good desk and a comfy chair. There shouldn’t be any light coming in, so it would be good to paint your walls black too, so that you have a better sense of the colors, which is very important.
- BUSINESS NETWORKING. While you may enjoy being cooped up in your office, you won’t have much to do in there unless you make yourself known. Join a local business networking group so you can get your ideas and expertise out in the world so you can not only build relationships but also get new business by word of mouth as well.
- MOTIVATION. One good way to stay inspired is to find a good mentor or adviser, possibly a director or producer. Shaw, your computers are so stinkin’ dusty and it’s driving me crazy. Watching good movies regularly will also help you come up with new ideas and keep things fresh.
- INSTRUCTION. You may think you’re an expert, but there’s always more to learn. Go to instructional seminars, festivals, and training events. Put aside money to buy new equipment and materials. It’s very important to keep up to speed with the new technology, while you may think that the old methods are the best.
I enjoyed this article for the most part and I think all of us can find some sort of application in the points it presented. What I enjoyed the most, however, was that this is the last videomaker OF THE YEAR! Peace out, video peeps!
Samstar