Pacing
What is Pacing?
The speed at which information is revealed to the viewer.
What is audio balance?
How sound elements work together without distracting the viewer
What is structure in a video?
The way a video is organized so the viewer can follow the message.
What does "polish" mean?
a collection of small choices that make a video feel professional.
What is the difference between decisions and tools?
Tools are what you use. Decisions are why you use them.
What does fast pacing do?
Creates emotion, focus, seriousness, tension
What should be the the clearest element in audio?
Dialogue
A well structured video usually includes what three things?
- Beginning
- Middle
- End
True or False: A professional polish has minimal unnecessary effects
True
If my tool is a Razor cut, what is my decision?
To remove dead time to improve pacing.
What is dead time?
Moments where nothing meaningful happens (feels boring)
What is clipping in audio?
when the audio is harsh, distorted peaks when audio is too loud
What takes place at the beginning of a video to grab the views attention?
A hook
True or False: You should raise music during dialogue
False
If I make audio transitions smooth and less distracting, what is my tool?
Audio fade
When do editors often cut?
before the action finishes, or after an action begins to keep flow tight and intentional
Name common audio issues.
- music is too loud
- dialogue too quiet
- sudden audio cuts
- volume jumping from clip to clip
What part of the video provides the information/ story that supports the message?
The middle
What is the best way to improve a confusing middle section:
A. Add more clips
B. Reorder to remove clips
B. Reorder to remove clips
If my tool is to rearrange clips, what is my decision?
To improve structure and clarity.
Name a common pacing problem and what it looks like?
Too slow: long pauses, repeated clips
Too rushed: no time to understand what is happening, random cuts
Inconsistent: some parts drag, others jump too quicly
Which of the following is NOT a fix for an audio issue?
A. Lower the music under the dialogue
B. Add fades between clips
C. Add sound effects for elements that aren't there
D. Match audio levels across the timeline
C. Add sound effects for elements that aren't there
Name 3 common structure problems.
- No hook
- Confusing Middle
- Too many ideas
- Abrupt ending
Name one polish improvement.
- Clean ending
- Lower Music
- Remove unnecessary clips
- Tighten a pause by 1-2 seconds
What should and editor prioritize when time is limited?
A. Extra effects
B. Titles and credits
C. Color Grading
D. The biggest issue affecting clarity
D. The biggest issue affecting clarity