Rules of Video Editing (New)

Rules of video editing
&
Role of Video editor
By : Mr. Anish k saxena

Assistant Professor
THERE ARE MANY RULES OF VIDEO EDITING, BUT WE’VE
NARROWED IT DOWN TO THE TOP 10 THAT EVERY VIDEO
EDITOR SHOULD FOLLOW…………
Stay Motivated
Every cut should have a motivation. There should be a reason that you want to switch
from one shot or camera angle to another. Sometimes that motivation is a simple as, the
camera looks, or someone walked in front of the camera.
Ideally, though, your motivations for cutting should be to advance the narrative
storytelling of your video. One of the most obvious signs of amateur editing are cuts and
transitions that have no motivation behind them.
Adding a cube spin transition may look cool to you but ask yourself, "does this advance
the narrative or is it merely distracting".
Match the scene
The beauty of editing is that you can take footage shot out of order or at separate times,
and cut it together so that it appears as one continuous scene. To do this effectively,
though, the elements in the shots should match up.
For example, a subject who exits frame right should enter the next shot frame left.
Otherwise, it appears they turned around and are walking in the other direction. Or, if the
subject is holding something in one shot, don't cut directly to a shot of them empty-
handed. If you don't have the right shots to make matched edits, insert some b-roll in
between.
https://youtu.be/CJ89hGz9d74
Cut on motion
This means that when changing from one shot to another, you as the editor
should always try to cut from motion in the first shot. This makes the
scene much smoother. Imagine the difference between cutting from a still
train to an opening train door as opposed to a moving train cutting to an
opening train door. The latter was much smoother.
https://youtu.be/59PjgIjImEk
https://youtu.be/3BEdWGoF5s0
B-Roll
A-roll is your main footage, your main subject or the main elements of your
narrative, while B-roll is everything else. B-roll refers to video footage that sets
the scene, reveals details, or helps illustrate or enhance the narrative. For
example, if you are editing an event like a show opening you can use footage of
the building exterior, or the attendees arriving. These clips can be used to cover
any rough cuts, or smooth transitions from one scene to another.
https://youtu.be/TXzLvYN-HSc
De Plane Boss, De Plane (180 Degree Rule)
For this one to work it requires that when the footage is being planned and shot
you keep the rule in mind. Imagine that there is a horizontal line between you
and your subjects. Now, stay on your side of the line. By observing this 180-
degree plane, you keep a perspective that is more natural for the audience.
Changes in perspective that break this 180 degree plane can be jarring for the
audience because they make it impossible for the audience to establish their
positional relationship to the scene.
https://youtu.be/5WsMQ3S16WE
DON’T JUMP
Jumping occurs when consecutive (Continuous or Uninterrupted) shots of one

subject change point of view. Beware if you are editing an interview, make sure
to put in some b-roll in between shots of the interviewee when you cut out some
of their dialogue. Otherwise, the video becomes very jarring (Shaking) for the
audience.
https://youtu.be/JGJCaOxejJ8
45 degree above zero (30 Degree)
If your scene utilizes multiple camera angles, you should always try to use shots that
change the view on the subject by at least 45 degrees. This helps avoid a jumping effect.
When editing scenes shot with multiple cameras, always try to use shots that are looking
at the subject from at least a difference of 45 degrees. Otherwise, the shots may be too
similar and appear like a jump cut to the audience. If your shots are within that 45
degree arc you may still be able to make use of them if the camera had two different
levels. A close-up can usually be cut to a long shot without worry.
https://youtu.be/Fe7a9nFoRSQ
Change the level (Change Focal Lengths)
This requires multiple cameras to achieve but is often worth the effort. When you
have multiple shots of the same subject, its easy to cut between them without
creating a jarring experience for the audience. So, when shooting an interview, or
a lengthy event such as a wedding, its a good idea to occasionally change focal
lengths. A wide shot and a medium close up can be cut together, allowing you to
edit parts out and change the order of shots without obvious jump cuts
https://youtu.be/vCMWtUWEamU
Cut on similar elements
Cutting on motion and cutting on similar elements are great techniques for
changing shots or scenes. Cutting on similar elements refers to cutting from
similar looking objects or scenes between consecutive shots. For example,
cutting from flowers in a garden to flowers in someone’s hair, cutting from one
blue sky to the next, or cutting from a fan to helicopter blades. The focus of the
shots doesn’t have to be the same, simply they must look alike.
wipe
Wipes occur when the frame fills up with one element such as a person walking in
front of the camera. Believe it or not, this can be a helpful transition between shots
because it is not a clashing change for the audience.
https://youtu.be/ELzc9NGDznU
https://youtu.be/EuGtgmTEmk0
https://youtu.be/cGqAu9gj_F0
Role of Video Editor
By : Mr Anish k saxena
Assistant professor
Video editing is a core role in film and television
production. Virtually every program requires editing
of some sort, even most "live" shows.
There are many different types and levels of editing.

At the most basic level, an editor may be required
to:
Dub (copy) footage to different tapes or disks.
Organize footage for distribution, archiving, etc.
Convert formats of footage, etc.
These basic tasks are often performed by a junior

editor or archivist.
When most people think of editing, they think of a
person sitting at a workstation arranging shots into the
correct order to tell a story.
Although this describes the basic editing function,
It is a simplistic view somewhat like describing a

musician as a person who places musical notes in the
correct order.
Good editing requires flair as well as technical

competence.
In practice the editor's job description depends on the
situation, the editor's skills and other factors. Here are
some common scenarios:
The editor is required to perform specific edits as
instructed by a director or producer. In this case the
editor has a fairly mechanical, non-creative role.
The editor is allowed to make their own editing
decisions, perhaps using a particular style or adding
their own unique touch.
The editor's role is somewhere in between. For
example, a news editor may work with a journalist to
create a piece reflecting both their input. Often, an
editor works independently with some creative control.
As much as the directing and cinematography, the edit

has a major effect on the final product.
Serious editing is not just about assembling footage. It is

about designing a complete package and flow of the
story.
Required Skills & qualifications
Experience and proof of ability are the key. Formal
qualifications are nice and may help you to be
taken seriously when applying for a position, but in
the end an employer just wants someone who can
do the job.
It helps a lot to be familiar with different types of

edit systems, e.g. Avid, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, etc.
You should be familiar with different styles of
editing, and know how to achieve them.
You need work well in both collaborative and solo

projects.
You must be able to work to deadlines and cope

with pressure.
Thank you

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Rules of video editing

By : Mr. Anish k saxena

Jumping occurs when consecutive (Continuous or Uninterrupted) shots of one

There are many different types and levels of editing.

Organize footage for distribution, archiving, etc.

Convert formats of footage, etc.

These basic tasks are often performed by a junior

Although this describes the basic editing function,

It is a simplistic view somewhat like describing a

Good editing requires flair as well as technical

As much as the directing and cinematography, the edit

Serious editing is not just about assembling footage. It is

It helps a lot to be familiar with different types of

You need work well in both collaborative and solo

You must be able to work to deadlines and cope

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