finding editors

Dean Morris · July 10th, 2009, 08:32 PM

Hi All,

I'm seriously looking at outsourcing some editing and wonder what are some/any considerations that I need to take into account.

We edit in Vegas which is not common in Aust, so that is our first drawback. I'm happy to send work o/s but would prefer to also keep it local.

If an editor uses a different NLE, would there be issues?

If we capture in Vegas files can it be edited in another program?

Cheers
Dean

Chris Davis · July 10th, 2009, 09:19 PM

Yes, you can capture in Vegas and edit in other programs. You can also export to an .aaf file format which will give you some ability to edit in a different program, but that's only for the simplest edits.

If I were you, I'd work real hard to find another editor that uses Vegas.

Dave Blackhurst · July 11th, 2009, 12:33 PM

The captured files, while sizable, should be editable in any NLE - as long as you've got a big pipe internet connection, shouldn't be a problem outsourcing. If the editor uses the same version of vegas, you probably could transmit the .veg files as needed.

The other issue would be different shooting/editing styles. But if you have some samples I'd think that could be worked out over time.

I'm trying myself to create a sort of "cookie-cutter" edit approach where my markers are set, I know roughly what I want to put where, and it's just a matter of "insert clip here". Shooting multicam and using Vegas, still not convinced I can speed up the editing too much, but I continue to try!

If you have no luck locally, PM me, I might have some spare time to do some freelance editing.

Paul Kellett · July 11th, 2009, 04:10 PM

I edit using vegas, pity i'm in the UK, i've got time to spare at the moment.

Paul.

Dean Morris · July 11th, 2009, 05:07 PM

Thanks everyone - this is a great forum. I have one person to contact who has responded to my post in helping hands - fingers crossed.

Cheers
Dean

July 10th, 2009, 08:32 PM	#1
Dean Morris Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 41	finding editors - problems to consider Hi All, I'm seriously looking at outsourcing some editing and wonder what are some/any considerations that I need to take into account. We edit in Vegas which is not common in Aust, so that is our first drawback. I'm happy to send work o/s but would prefer to also keep it local. If an editor uses a different NLE, would there be issues? If we capture in Vegas files can it be edited in another program? Cheers Dean Last edited by Dean Morris; July 11th, 2009 at 06:30 PM.

July 11th, 2009, 04:10 PM	#4
Paul Kellett Trustee Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bristol UK Posts: 1,273	I edit using vegas, pity i'm in the UK, i've got time to spare at the moment. Paul. __________________ Round 2 GH5,FZ2000

July 10th, 2009, 09:19 PM	#2
Chris Davis Trustee Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Willmar, MN Posts: 1,400	Yes, you can capture in Vegas and edit in other programs. You can also export to an .aaf file format which will give you some ability to edit in a different program, but that's only for the simplest edits. If I were you, I'd work real hard to find another editor that uses Vegas.

July 11th, 2009, 12:33 PM	#3
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	The captured files, while sizable, should be editable in any NLE - as long as you've got a big pipe internet connection, shouldn't be a problem outsourcing. If the editor uses the same version of vegas, you probably could transmit the .veg files as needed. The other issue would be different shooting/editing styles. But if you have some samples I'd think that could be worked out over time. I'm trying myself to create a sort of "cookie-cutter" edit approach where my markers are set, I know roughly what I want to put where, and it's just a matter of "insert clip here". Shooting multicam and using Vegas, still not convinced I can speed up the editing too much, but I continue to try! If you have no luck locally, PM me, I might have some spare time to do some freelance editing.

July 11th, 2009, 05:07 PM	#5
Dean Morris Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 41	Thanks everyone - this is a great forum. I have one person to contact who has responded to my post in helping hands - fingers crossed. Cheers Dean