Prep for editing

When preparing for editing it is important to check material. Checking Material is good because if the material isn't as good as you like, before you pack away and the cast and crew leave you can shoot it again. Another thing I think is important is that you set the material to the correct import settings, this will help when you come to edit it and it will save time doing it later. Creating bins is important because when you are editing it is good to have everything ready so you can do the edit with in your time frame. Creating bins is also important because you would have every thing in the correct file and place ready for editing. Producing a edit list is important because it will tell the editor which take you will use, notes describing the shots and a list of shots filmed, this will save time editing because if you start editing and find out the director isn't happy with that particular shot you will have to start again. Marking up a script is important so you can make adjustments where needed for example if a character is saying something and they aren't doing it the way you would like them to you could change the way it is said so you are satisfied with it. Another reason marking is important is because you can choose the location of the scene if your not happy with the first one.   Synchronising the rushes is important because if there is a voice over in the film and the person on the screen is not speaking it might look bad. A rushes log is also important so you know what you have shot, what you are going to shoot and what not to shoot this will save time when coming to film. Labelling the tapes and SD cards is important so you know which tape/SD card is which and so nothing is lost.