Comments on: The Importance of Making a Focused Video

By: Ron Dawson

Ron Dawson — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 02:39:21 +0000

In reply to Jason. True. A lot of people are under the impression more is better. I like what my english teacher senior year in h.s. used to say, "Give me fudge, not cotton candy."

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 02:33:26 +0000

Its funny how often clients can get hung up on how long something needs be just for the sake of length instead of thinking of the minimum amount of time needed to get the story told.

By: Ron Dawson

Ron Dawson — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:47:26 +0000

In reply to Michael Wright. Thanks for the compliments on the blog posts Michael. And I can totally related to your "animated discussions" point when it comes to working the the spouse on creative choices. :)

By: Michael Wright

Michael Wright — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:16:17 +0000

Your blog posts are always thoughtful and entertaining Ron. Thanks for sharing your insights and your process.

In answer to your question: As a husband and wife team, Rosey and I have an ever evolving process with respect to ‘editing decisions’ that is sometimes filled with animated discussions. For the record, her ‘radar’ with respect to shot selections that make it into the final edit, is both invaluable and difficult to describe. Editing is a lot like making sausage.

By: Ron Dawson

Ron Dawson — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:08:13 +0000

In reply to Andrew. Good points Andrew. We all should endeavor to watch our films as if we're the audience. Sometimes that's hard to do, esp. if you're too close. That's particularly why I had four people look at this to give me feedback.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:33:13 +0000

For me it’s what matters, what resonates, what feels right. I try to make my work lean by cutting the excess fat. I’m not just the editor, I’m also the audience.