WEEK 6: Editing Tips

Working as a Pocketnest intern week 6:July 20th-July 26th:

    Only 3 more weeks left until my time as an intern comes to an end. I am so grateful to have this amazing opportunity. Here are some editing tips and tricks I found useful when editing a video that is a little bit outside of your comfort zone. 

Making a voiceover

A challenge I encountered this week, was having to create a voiceover. This voiceover is supposed to go over graphic motion images for the in-app video. Creating a voiceover may seem innocent, but once you start, you realize how hard it actually is to create an engaging voiceover. Here are my tips on creating a voiceover.

1. Record on a good mic

Investing in a decent mic is key to creating a professional voiceover. I bought mine off of amazon for $30, and it is easy to use. I like to record my voiceover on imovie, or my iphone. Then i like to replay it after it is done. Make sure not to stand too close to the mic, or it could sound muffled. 

2.Keep going, don't stop when you mess up

If you mess up when recording your voiceover, DO NOT STOP, keep going because you can always cut any unwanted parts in post. I think it is good to redo any mistakes you make on a count of 3, so it will be easier to edit out after. 

3.Speak in a relaxed zone

Depending on the type of voiceover you're creating, I think for the most part it is great to sound relaxed. I feel like this can make a video more intimate with the viewer, and create more of a conversation. I also think creating a "commercial" like voice can be great for some types of voiceovers as well.