Editing
Editing is at the heart of what we do and we work with you to create great stories that are both creative and have emotional impact.
A great edit begins with a solid relationship and clear communication between the client and the editor. You bring us your material and we'll work together to find the story that you want to convey to your viewer.
Our services include editing, creating graphics, adding music, sound design, color correction and grading to fully complete your production. The goal of our team is to successfully complete every aspect of your post-production needs on time and within your budget.
Talk to us before your production begins. We'll work with you to ensure that your post-produciton process goes smoothly.
Oliver Peters, an independent editor and colorist in Orlando, came up with this list of characteristics that describes a good editor.
We think it describes George very well.
Congenial
A good editor is a good “people-person”. He or she should be able to adapt to many situations and be able to smooth the waters when a session gets tense. Although there may be creative differences, politeness should never be lost.
Receptive
A good editor is open to new ideas and various options suggested by the client. All ideas are valid and should be given consideration. Knowledgeable editors can certainly help the client decide what is the best alternative - but the ultimate decision rests with the client and a good editor won’t have a problem with this.
Fast
A good editor is fast and efficient. This doesn’t necessarily mean that he or she is the speediest person on a keyboard, but rather, that the overall session time progresses quickly and the editor doesn’t get bogged down in one or two single aspects or the project.
Knows the gear
A good editor knows the equipment in the room inside and out. This means they know the capabilities and options and don’t have to think about what to do when something is asked for. By knowing the keystrokes like a typist or pianist, a good editor can pay better attention to details, quality control and creative ideas offered during the session.
Creative
Though creativity isn’t always essential, a good editor will have creative suggestions that can be “added to the pot”. These often come from past techniques tried on other session or from ideas that evolve during a session. A good editor will be happy to offer these as part of the session - or not - depending on the preferences of the client!
Used with permission from Oliver Peters, visit his blog and his website.
Equipment and Software
- Final Cut Pro based editing system
- Mac Pro and PC Workstations
- AJA Kona LHe for HD SDI, SDI, and composite outputs
- True JVC High-Definition Monitoring
- External Videotek digital scope
- Outboard Dorrough audio meters
- Sony UVW-1800 Beta SP
- Sony DSR-45 DVCam and DV
- Other decks available on request.
- Final Cut Studio 2, Color Finesse HD, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator
- Shake, Imagineer's Mocha, Automatic Duck and numerous other plugins
