When editing a video I think it's important to follow the "7 rules of cutting" created by Edward Dmytryk, a great American film director.
Rule #1: Never make a cut without a positive reason
- you should only make a cut if it will improve the scene
Rule #2: When undecided about the exact frame to cut on, cut long rather than short
-having too much footage is much better than not having enough
Rule #3: Whenever possible, cut in movement
-this helps create smooth, seamless cuts between scenes
Rule #4: The fresh is preferable to the stale
- a poorly managed cut can confuse or bore your audience
Rule #5: All scenes should begin and end with continuing action
-this allows a steady pace and keeps the viewer's interested
Rule #6: Cut for proper values rather than for proper matches
- you should focus mainly on matching the emotion of the scene
Rule #7: Substance first- then form
- technical skill means nothing if a film has no substance
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