First "test" Video edit

chriswiehl · Apr 3, 2009

I just edited this video using Sony Vegas.
This was my first video, so i tried a little of everything, some transitions, some effects, some reverse, some slow down. Check it
also im not a flourisher so its mostly magic. tell me what you think?
try to base it on editing mostly.
Thanks

http://vimeo.com/3991926

Steerpike · Apr 3, 2009

I've seen worse. A couple of the transitions were needlessly flashy, but the slow-motion was used sparingly and tastefully. For the most part, you managed to cut between shots with appropriate timing, though a few came in too early. I could have done without the sepia filter in that one shot. Each shot gave plenty of time to digest the content. Since they were all close-ups, matching transition between framing wasn't an issue.

I think you've got potential. Just remember that restraint is the key.

j.flynt · Apr 3, 2009

Thats pretty good for your first time. I'm also new with Sony Vegas 8, so what is that thing at about 0:07 seconds with the time in the corner?

chriswiehl · Apr 3, 2009

yea i was just fooling around. i filmed it by myself and edited it in about 2 hours. i was just getting a test run on the video stuff.

the thing at 0:07 was a camera timer thing. just wanted to try that out.
not needed. just for fun