How to get started with a complicated video edit

The hardest part of any new edit is simply getting started. When dealing with hundreds of clips or months of footage, the best way to get started is to just start.

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First Time Here?
Thanks for being here. I know your time is valuable, so I'll keep it short. I own a company called 4LC Studios. I do video production (weddings, commercial, and anything else that grabs our attention). This youtube channel and everything I post is about the journey. I love sharing what I'm learning, how I'm growing, and how I'm failing. I hope you'll follow my journey and be a part of the conversation.

[TechmediaFilms]

I dont know why 9 people 👎🏼 this video. He's providing useful educational content for free, taking his time to film and edit this piece is not done in less than 2 hours. People should start appreciating his effort. Keep up the great work Scott!

[PatrickHagenbucher]

Used to wear an earpiece like that all the time for work, definitely the way to go!

[AlexMinor]

Another native lens for m43 that is really wide is the Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm f2. Its a super small prime, rectilinear and it's crazy sharp even wide open.

[P.Poljak]

Great job Scott, do you actually editing video on Macbook Pro as I can see closed and connected with external monitor? Do you have any thermo issues as you editing and Macbook working hard? Should be nice to share some specs of Macbook you use, soon thinking to update my Macbook but still thinking which model will be fine for my 4K editing.

[ExploreWashingtonState]

The Q&A was helpful, thanks. Do you ever shoot in 30fps and then throw it in a 24fps timeline when shooting a moving subject? Just saw a Daniel Schiffer video where he says that works well.

[MarcosRochaTV]

Thanks for sharing Scott! How did you glue the acoustic foam to the wall? I've been wanting to get some for my office but I don't want to glue it permanently.

[DavidPeraza]

Hi Scotty! New subscriber over here hehe, what's the webpage you're browsing at 1:39... I'm looking for some sites to download music for my videos. Also... What's the model of your ultrawide screen?

[DeanPags]

I appreciate you for sharing knowledge brotha. Love watching your videos since I can relate to them.

[kurtalexander]

Thanks Scott.. I agree no ND for weddings, too much wasting time especially when shooting with 3-5 primes

[focusonwhymedia]

Hey Scott thanks again. I was always curious about the ND filter / shutter speed dilemma. I was curious at each of the 24 /30 / 60/ 120 fps. How far can you push shutter speeds before its too noticable when shooting in bright situations? i've recently was wondering about this when shooting in the mountains (still tons of over-exposed snow) and its frustrating to only change F-stop. I'm glad to hear that shutter speed doesn't change it too noticably.

[scottmcneill]

Thanks Scott! I have a question, do you edit your audio on Final Cut Pro or do you use a separate program?

[kevinglennon]

Scott! Saw your thumbnail and you huge screen! What is it please? Looks mighty interesting!

[scottbush]

Hi Scott, I've been following your channel for 6 months, great work and I really like the tips and your behind the scenes. One question, what delivery format do you give your clients? (From weddings to commercial jobs) Dvd, Blu-ray, usb or internet? Thanks

[NicuCastravet]

Would you recommend having one person do the shooting and another doing the editing?

[DiqaunColeman]

Scott, do you recommend turning on or off the IS Lock within the GH5 when flying with a gimbal? By the way, morning lol

[fabianboros]

Hi Scott,
Every informative video. I've been thinking of using walkie talkies my self. It seems like a good solution when it comes to two person shoots but I'm living in Ireland and I seem to be unable to get the Midland that you have either from the UK or Ireland. Any other that you would recomend of a similar quality. Thanks and keep up the great video's.

[gordoncampbell]

Very informative. What specs would u recommend on a mac for 4k video editing. My computer is struggling a bit with it.

[webstermickey]

Hi Scott great work, Im actually starting to love filming and eventually do it as that start of my business. I just want to know if you have a back up camera in case the one that you are using in an event failed? And that back up camera if there is also running while the main one that you are using is running as well?

[JayJay-dbll]

Hello Scott I have a question I have a Canon M6 what would be a good wide lens for vlogging God bless you

[rylandrussell]

m50 still for the q&a section? Nice image today. Answered a few of my q's as well, so thanks!