Video Editing · Advanced level

Advanced level · Module 6: Capstone: Promotional Video Production · Lesson 3 of 5

Editing the Hero Video

Cut the main video from rough cut to locked edit.

In this lesson you will

  • Build and refine the story
  • Lock the edit with client approval

Key concepts

rough cutreviewfine cutlocked edit

The lesson

Build a rough cut from the script and best moments.

Review with the client and refine to a fine cut.

Lock the edit before grading and mixing.

Step by step

  1. Build the rough cut.
  2. Hold a review.
  3. Refine.
  4. Lock the edit.

Practice activity

Edit the hero video to a locked cut.

Expected result: An approved locked edit.

Check your understanding

  1. Why lock the edit before finishing?

    Show answer

    So grading and mixing are not redone.

  2. What happens at the rough cut review?

    Show answer

    The client gives feedback on story and structure.

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