Editing video, what a wonderful thing. Since I officially began my “cinema” studies back in 2004, editing was definitely a major draw for me. Shooting, set design, pre-production are all cool – but ultimately, I think like an editor: What I will need to cut out, how the audio will need to be trimmed, taking shots from angles that can be edited together later, etc…
For all the thought I give editing, I figure I should probably brush up on it. Every now and then I realize I suck at it: Constantly searching for troubleshooting or shortcuts. Watching tutorials. Texting someone a question. Or someone at work will ask me a question and then I struggle and mumble a bit to find the words to describe how to fix their issue with FCP. It’s one of those things when you know if you could just sit down and tool around with it, the problem would be nixed. But that’s not really the best route to knowledge for the other person. Or you for that matter.
My point is that I am getting Apple Certified in Final Cut Pro. I’m taking the practice exam online and realizing some simple shortcuts to things I’ve been doing the hard way. Also finding out about things I completely never learned in the six years I’ve been using this program. Opps.
I am growing up. At last.