1. Unit 16.2 Prepare for Editing
Objective: Prepare to edit a moving image product by reviewing, organising, logging and importing
footage
What you must produce:
1. Import scenes via Bins (Screengrab & Blog comments)
2. Rushes Log - logging the clips by shot types, scene and good or bad take (Screengrab &
Blog comments)
3. Export an EDL (Screengrab & Blog comments)
P2 apply editing preparation techniques with some assistance
M2 apply editing preparation techniques competently with only occasional assistance
D2 apply editing preparation techniques to a technical quality that reflects near professional
standards, working independentlyto professional expectations
For Pass: An awareness of the processes and preparation techniques (Production log/blog using
diary notes below) Documentation such as logging sheets and edit decision lists will be basic
and lacking in detail.
For Merit:apply editing preparation techniques systematically the documents they produce will be
functional and prepared with some care. Discuss why such documentation is necessary.
(Production log/blog using diary notes below)
Rushes logs lack full detail, edit decision lists over-simplify sequences and organisation of
prep work (on blog) will lack proper rigour.
For Distinction: preparation which is thorough, systematic and detailed. Rushes logs will show a
full appreciation of the possibilities and limitations of shots (evaluated comments), and edit
decision lists will provide a fully detailed blueprint for the final piece.
All prep work will be clear and organised (on blog) to a near-professional standard
2. Task 1: Fill in the boxes below with your description/production blog of what you did to
prepare to edit the footage, and take screen grabs to evidence what you did
● understanding the brief (consultation with the requirements of the client/director/audience)
● organisation of timescale/schedule/deadline
● viewing the rushes (raw material)
● digitisation of footage (capture)
● logging of scenes/shots/takes (e.g. clapperboard (scene/shots) on screen)
● storing and filing
● labelling original and master material
3.
4. Unit 9 Digital Editing Learning aim C: Edit a moving image sequence
following format conventions
Objective: To follow editing processes to assemble the continuity edit
Pass: be able to edit the sequence so the continuity style is apparent but the external editing
dominates internal editing. There will be many ‘one shot’ scenes and not a lot of variation of
techniques
Merit: be able to edit the sequence so the continuity style is easy to interpret and the external
editing has equal competency with internal editing. There will be some variation in the use of
editing techniques
Task 2: The editing process (must follow all steps)
Make notes for your blog diary and take screen captures or photos to document how you have
worked through the process
● rough cut, e.g. rough edit of entire product/narrative to ensure all scenes are working and no
omissions
● external cutting (cutting or moving scenes around in narrative order)
● internal cutting (cutting or changing shots within scenes)
● pick-ups (extra footage needed to make the edit work - flashbacks from Shutterstock)
● fine cut (attention to detail, trimming shots to complete the edit)
5. ● visual effects (colour grading, visual techniques)
● sound (addition of sound beyond that recorded at source)
● titles/captions (addition of any text to the shots)
● playout (final render, levels check and export to media platform, e.g. DVD, MP4).
6. Unit 9 Digital Editing Learning aim D: Review own moving image
sequence
Objective: to collect feedback on the finished edit and review own work
Task 4: Feedback - collect blog comments from your peer editors (including tutor) on each
other's edits
a) intended purpose of the edited material
b) use of continuity style & use of editing techniques
c) ability to follow narrative or create atmosphere
Task 5: identify key points in the feedback below
a) specific 3 examples from the edit based on your feedback
b) identify and address 3 areas for development from feedback
Task 6: present your self-assessment as a audio commentary or blog post
a) areas for improvement (continuity, pace, narrative)
7. b) what worked well (continuity techniques, pace, narrative, sound, colour grading)
c) choices made during production o justification of style for format
