{"id":147272,"date":"2021-01-12T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=147272"},"modified":"2021-01-12T12:27:06","modified_gmt":"2021-01-12T18:27:06","slug":"editing-tips-every-filmmaker-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/editing-tips-every-filmmaker-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Edit-Friendly Tips Every Filmmaker Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-cutaways-to-framing-let-s-examine-five-filmmaking-methods-that-can-enable-you-to-shoot-like-an-editor\"><span id=\"from-cutaways-to-framing-lets-examine-five-filmmaking-methods-that-can-enable-you-to-shoot-like-an-editor\">From cutaways to framing, let&#8217;s examine five filmmaking methods that can enable you to shoot like an editor.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"E79\">Take a look at the tutorial below for tips on shooting a film like an editor. When you&#8217;re done, follow up with the step-by-step transcription of this tutorial below it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lbKBehnyI6c?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"E79\">Let&#8217;s dive into our first point and that is\u2014cutaways. Cutaways are established in a lot <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/insert-shots-for-film-and-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">of filmmaking<\/a> (I&#8217;m sure you use them already), but there are three primary cutaways you should focus on. I&#8217;ll start with the most obvious one\u2014the detailed shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-the-detailed-shot\"><span id=\"1-the-detailed-shot\">1. The Detailed Shot<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A detailed shot is essentially just establishing certain details within a space that perhaps build the environment a bit better, helping your audience understand the character they&#8217;re watching. For example, a shot of me typing on the computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Detailed-Shot.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Detailed-Shot.jpg\" alt=\"The Detailed Shot\" class=\"wp-image-147307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Detailed-Shot.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Detailed-Shot.jpg?resize=300,168 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Detailed-Shot.jpg?resize=270,150 270w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Detailed-Shot.jpg?resize=277,155 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Detailed-Shot.jpg?resize=359,201 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Detailed-Shot.jpg?resize=543,304 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Detailed-Shot.jpg?resize=560,313 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Detailed-Shot.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>A detailed shot of a man typing at his computer.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you could establish everything you probably need to know through a medium or a wide shot. But to learn more about that character, you could do a close-up or a <em>detailed <\/em>shot of their fingers on the keyboard. This could establish the scene by using the sound of a keyboard, transitioning us into that scene, or it could just be used as a little cutaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Typing-1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Typing-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Detailed Shot\" class=\"wp-image-147297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Typing-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Typing-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Typing-1.jpg?resize=277,185 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Typing-1.jpg?resize=359,240 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Typing-1.jpg?resize=543,362 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Typing-1.jpg?resize=560,374 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Typing-1.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>A more detailed shot of the person typing on their keyboard. Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/young-human-hand-typing-on-keyboard-1560950729\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">newsony<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"E342\">It&#8217;ll also establish a more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/reed-morano-cinematography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">character<\/a>. Maybe I&#8217;m a fast typist. Maybe I&#8217;m a slow typist. The next thing would be to show what I&#8217;m looking at by shooting the computer screen. I could be typing a really important, meaningful email, or maybe I&#8217;m just writing hate comments on YouTube. Depending on the brand you&#8217;re working with, they may not want to reveal that information just yet. Regardless, these are all examples of a detailed shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-environmental-shots\"><span id=\"2-environmental-shots\">2. Environmental Shots<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/filming-for-the-editor.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/filming-for-the-editor.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-147442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/filming-for-the-editor.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/filming-for-the-editor.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/filming-for-the-editor.jpg?resize=277,185 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/filming-for-the-editor.jpg?resize=359,240 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/filming-for-the-editor.jpg?resize=543,362 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/filming-for-the-editor.jpg?resize=560,374 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/filming-for-the-editor.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Find personal details in the frame that can help you build the story. Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/videographer-stabilizer-takes-video-back-two-1342053854\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">bodnar.photo<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"E478\">Another section of a cutaway is environmental shots. So, within that scene of me on the keyboard, maybe it&#8217;s a glass of wine. Plus, I&#8217;m drinking during the day. That establishes a little bit more about my character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"E577\">Having cutaways to certain elements within a space can help elevate the story and tell more about your main character. If you&#8217;re shooting and the director on the set didn&#8217;t think of that, giving a character within a scene a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/silent-movie-props\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">prop<\/a> to establish a little bit more about their character can really help plot development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Utilize-Props.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Utilize-Props.jpg\" alt=\"Utilize Props\" class=\"wp-image-147315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Utilize-Props.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Utilize-Props.jpg?resize=300,156 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Utilize-Props.jpg?resize=277,144 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Utilize-Props.jpg?resize=359,186 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Utilize-Props.jpg?resize=543,282 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Utilize-Props.jpg?resize=560,291 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Utilize-Props.jpg?resize=150,78 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Utilizing props helps establish character.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"E577\">Similarly, what if the production designer had a little unwanted knickknack in the background? Or a boom ball drops into frame unexpectedly, and they can&#8217;t crop it out or digitally remove it? Having a cutaway for the editor is really helpful in these circumstances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"E706\">A lot of editors love having cutaways at the beginning of a scene to establish a space. Perhaps you show three close-ups at the beginning of the scene to show a bit of the environment, or just one. A shot of the wine glass, the close up of the keyboard, then the wide angle that inevitably builds the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-the-expression-cutaway\"><span id=\"3-the-expression-cutaway\">3. The Expression Cutaway<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"E808\">Essentially, those cutaways are very important to establish a space and build an environment. The third cutaway that I want to talk about is an expression\/reaction from someone else. Perhaps you have an extra actor. Having a reaction shot to a scene is a cheap way to really build the environment. So, for example, if I&#8217;m on the computer editing away, drinking my wine during the day and my dad catches me doing that, what is his expression going to be?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Expression-1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Expression-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Expression Cutaway\" class=\"wp-image-147322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Expression-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Expression-1.jpg?resize=300,128 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Expression-1.jpg?resize=277,118 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Expression-1.jpg?resize=359,153 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Expression-1.jpg?resize=543,232 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Expression-1.jpg?resize=560,239 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Expression-1.jpg?resize=150,64 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>The expression cutaway changes the audience&#8217;s perception of the storyline.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"E932\">Is his expression one of a proud father? Or, is his son&#8217;s day drinking made him angry? All of a sudden, one expression cutaway really changes the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-framing\"><span id=\"4-framing\">4. Framing<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CR7ejkmf8Y4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"E932\">The next one is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/framing-shots-for-vertical-cinema\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">framing<\/a>\u2014having visual repetitiveness is important. Now, it&#8217;s not shooting the same thing over and over again but, rather, having similar framed shots. Director <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0004306\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">George Miller<\/a>, the genius behind the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0079501\/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Mad Max<\/a><\/em> films, discussed that when he shot <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1392190\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Mad Max: Fury Road<\/a><\/em>, many of the scenes he filmed played within the crosshairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Framing.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Framing.jpg\" alt=\"The Importance of Framing\" class=\"wp-image-147328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Framing.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Framing.jpg?resize=300,154 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Framing.jpg?resize=277,142 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Framing.jpg?resize=359,184 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Framing.jpg?resize=543,279 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Framing.jpg?resize=560,288 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Framing.jpg?resize=150,77 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Understanding the importance of framing only helps the editor&#8217;s workflow.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"E1069\">This really inspired me because I think having a framing language helps the editor&#8217;s workflow. For example, if you&#8217;re shooting a rapid, fast <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/create-dynamic-video-editing-montages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">montage<\/a>, you know something is approaching quickly. Could you have a cohesive element within the frame so the audience&#8217;s eyes aren&#8217;t bouncing around? Could you have a similar framing mechanism where everything is shot dead center, off to the left, or off to the right? So, think about how you&#8217;re framing shot A and how it will correspond with shot B, C, D, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-hold-on-frames\"><span id=\"5-hold-on-frames\">5. Hold on Frames<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"E1182\">The next thing is to hold on frames. This works across the board from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/shooting-coverage-film-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">cinema<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/documentary-filmmaking-principles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">documentary<\/a>, whatever you&#8217;re shooting. I&#8217;ve worked on edits with someone else where they&#8217;ll film a scene, then when they feel like they&#8217;ve nailed it, they&#8217;ll release the hold on the shot. Now, the pan downs can be useful for transitions, but what you should do as a shooter is essentially find your shot, then hold it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Hold-on-Frames.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Hold-on-Frames.jpg\" alt=\"Hold on Frames\" class=\"wp-image-147336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Hold-on-Frames.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Hold-on-Frames.jpg?resize=300,192 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Hold-on-Frames.jpg?resize=277,178 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Hold-on-Frames.jpg?resize=359,230 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Hold-on-Frames.jpg?resize=543,348 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Hold-on-Frames.jpg?resize=560,359 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Hold-on-Frames.jpg?resize=150,96 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Hold your frame a couple seconds longer to give your editor more to work with.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"E1400\">That&#8217;s important because, as an editor, you need handles at the beginning and end of your clip. Usually it&#8217;s about one to two seconds. For example, say you want to have a nice fade within a clip. However at the end of the clip, the DOP or shooter decided to lower the camera because they thought they had the frame. All of a sudden, the moment is cut short. So, what I highly recommend is hold on a frame and give it a little bit extra movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"E1639\">In the end, this gives the editor more to play with within the edit. Give your editor some exciting stuff to work with! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cover image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.warnerbros.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Warner Bros<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For additional filmmaking tips, tricks, and advice, check out these articles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/creating-run-and-gun-vlog-videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">A Guide to Creating High-Quality Run-and-Gun Vlog Videos<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/using-dutch-angles-and-tilted-framing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">A Practical Guide to Dutch Angles and Tilted Framing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/shooting-video-start-to-finish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Filmmaking 101: Shooting a Video from Start to Finish<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/rule-of-thirds-filmmaking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Back to Basics: The Rule of Thirds in Filmmaking<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/mobile-filmmaking-gear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">The Best Mobile Filmmaking Gear for Making Videos on Your Phone<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From cutaways to framing, let&#8217;s examine five filmmaking methods that can enable you to shoot like an editor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":107,"featured_media":147347,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4519,3843,39,92],"tags":[1093,6356,6357,6405,536,3854,2091,2640,6355,4111],"class_list":["post-class-post-147272","post-class-post","post-class-type-post","post-class-status-publish","post-class-format-standard","post-class-has-post-thumbnail","post-class-hentry","post-class-category-cinematography-2","post-class-category-filmmaking-2","post-class-category-video-editing","post-class-category-video-tutorials-2","post-class-tag-cinematography","post-class-tag-cutaway-shots","post-class-tag-cutaways","post-class-tag-environmental-shots","post-class-tag-filmmaking","post-class-tag-filmmaking-tips","post-class-tag-filmmaking-wisdom","post-class-tag-framing","post-class-tag-insert-shot","post-class-tag-props"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.5 (Yoast SEO v21.5) - 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