Instruction manual

first sound on both VCRs, and Pause both machines. Determine how long you want the
Fade to last, from Black to 100% video.
Example: Let’s say that you want a 1-second Fade, and 1 second of video before the
music begins.
Jog the Source tape in reverse for 2 seconds (-60 frames). Pause the tape.
Jog the Master tape in reverse for 2 seconds (-60 frames). Pause the tape.
Zero both VCR counters. These are the In Points for the edit.
Start the Fade from Black just after the edit begins. It may take more than one attempt to
get the timing right.
If there won't be a Fade from Black:
Find the frame with the first sound on both VCRs, and Pause both machines.
Jog the Source tape in reverse for 30 frames. Pause the tape.
Jog the Master tape in reverse for 30 frames. Pause the tape.
Zero both VCR counters. These are the In Points for the edit.
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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE? The number of hours spent editing will depend on the
number of edits, the skill of your Editor, and how many Previews take place. The Beat
Sheet will be a tremendous time-saver, as you’ll know exactly what you want, and where
to find each shot before arriving at the edit session. Create a Beat Sheet Storyboard and
determine the number of edits in advance, then discuss editing time estimates with your
Editor. Like the shoot, I have no way of knowing your particular situation, but I can give
you a ballpark estimate:
For Syncing Visuals With Vocals And Music - During an edit session with a professional
Editor, making an average of 6 edits per hour (one every 10 minutes) is a very reasonable
and achievable goal. Some Editors will be faster.
Example: Let's suppose that your music video will be 4 minutes long, and have 48 edits.
(an average of one edit every 5 seconds)
48 (edits) divided by 6 (edits per hour) = 8 hours of editing.
Simply take the total number of edits from your Beat Sheet Storyboard and divide it by 6
to get an idea of how many editing hours will be needed. If you won’t be syncing visuals
and vocals/music, your Editor may be able to make more edits per hour.
Don’t forget that it will take some time to transfer the Master Audio to the Master
videotape. Blacking of the tape, and adding Credits or Slate will also take extra time.
The fewer number of people present during editing, the better. Regardless of how many
people attend the session, more will be accomplished in less time if the Editor and