Two questions: Evolving as an editor, and Editing 360 videos

Dag-Nielsen wrote on 11/18/2018, 5:23 AM

Hi!

I've been editing on and off for 5-6 years and upgraded to Movie Studio Platinum 15 a couple of months ago and love the software.

I'm a freelance reporter working for a local newspaper, and the last four months I've been editing between 1-5 news clips (duration 45-90 seconds) a week. Most of the time the movie clip accompany my written story. I have fairly good basic skills (texting, picture-in-picture, a feel for sceene duration, cutting and stitching together scenes to a story) but lately I feel I've stopped evolving.

I would greatly appreciate pointers for learning "more relevant stuff". For instance tips on tutorials, smart posts in this forum, or other resources.

And a technical question: Is it possible to edit 360 video in MSP 15? ..I'm contemplating getting a new toy -the Ricoh Theta SC

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Steve Grisetti wrote on 11/18/2018, 7:45 AM

Vegas Movie Studio will not edit 360 video, Dag. You may want to look into CyberLink PowerDirector for excellent 360 editing at a reasonable price.

That said, I think you'll be quite pleased with Vegas Movie Studio. It offers many professional features and excellent performance.

What kind of "pointers" are you looking for? There are a number of helpful tutorials available through the "Tutorials" link at the top of this page. You'll also find lots of free tutorials my doing a search on Vegas Movie Studio on YouTube. I also offer a number of general and specific tutorials at my web site Muvipix.com and my complete guide to the software is available on Amazon.

If you've got a question about a specific feature or effect, I'm sure we can help you find a solution.

Musicvid wrote on 11/18/2018, 11:22 AM

Most of the time the movie clip accompany my written story. I have fairly good basic skills (texting, picture-in-picture, a feel for sceene duration, cutting and stitching together scenes to a story) but lately I feel I've stopped evolving.

My goodness, Dag. You've put that kind of question on a public forum, but given us nothing too look at?

Give us some links to your spots; we'll be happy to dismantle and critique them for you...

Dag-Nielsen wrote on 11/18/2018, 2:33 PM

My goodness, Dag. You've put that kind of question on a public forum, but given us nothing too look at?

Give us some links to your spots; we'll be happy to dismantle and critique them for you...

Hehe.. no preassure :) The first one is interviews after a hockey match. Getting the material published fast usually takes precedene over easthetics after sporting events. Pointers on audio improvement would be apreciated:

http://www.demokraten.no/sport/video-intervjuer-etter-stjernen-oilers-1.2530970

The second acompanied an article about Motorcycle safety:

https://www.facebook.com/Demokraten.no/videos/2277577305590879/

Thanks for your answers.

 

Musicvid wrote on 11/18/2018, 5:01 PM

The interview -- don't handhold -- use a tripod or carry a monopod for tight spots. Coach's face needs a soft reflector lower right -- declutter the background but the bulletin board is all right. Fade or dissolve crowd noise down to player interview. Consider a script/storyboard and plan your shots before taking out the camera. Level your post audio to ATSC A/85 or EUB R128 before submitting. Your video levels look fairly good. Wrap up your storyboard with a quick comment from the coach or a bit of game footage. Keep producing, you've got talent.

EricLNZ wrote on 11/18/2018, 5:36 PM

Vegas Movie Studio will not edit 360 video, Dag. You may want to look into CyberLink PowerDirector for excellent 360 editing at a reasonable price.

The top versions of Corel Video Studio, Pinnacle Studio and Magix Movie Edit Pro also appear to do 360 editing. Plus of course Vegas Pro does. So if Dag is happy with VMS he might consider moving up to Vegas Pro without a major new learning curve. Okay it's more expensive but presumably he's being paid for his work

With the other major consumer editors handling 360 maybe VMS will also follow in its next edition?

Musicvid wrote on 11/18/2018, 6:44 PM

360 may be a fad, like 3D and 7.1. it doesn't teach lighting, staging, composition, exposure, or controlled DOF (from which the OP could benefit).

Those just dipping their toes into editing should enter from the shallow end of the pool.

EricLNZ wrote on 11/18/2018, 7:37 PM

I've yet to get my head around the purpose of 360 and why its editing is different. Surely it's just a 360 degree pan?

Musicvid wrote on 11/18/2018, 8:48 PM

It's VR powered by your iPhone.

EVERY 3D / VR scheme, beginning with fifties b-thrillers, has relied on visual-cranial encumbrances, and that's why such memories inevitably are enshrined in the top dresser drawer, gathering dust.