Building a Sequence
Editing your film is a process of constant changes and fine tuning.
To begin with, take all the shots and takes you want to use and place them in the editing timeline.
This very early rough version of your film is called the assembly.
After completing the assembly, begin trimming clips and tidying up your edit.
At this stage you may shorten shots that are too long or even drop clips which are not needed.
This stage is called the rough cut. By the end of this process you should have a version of your story which can be followed by an audience but it will still need to be fine-tuned.
The rough cut might have temporary sounds such as sound effects or music tracks which you plan to replace.
At the rough cut stage it's a good idea to show your film to others for feedback.
If these viewers have difficulty following the story, you may wish to shoot and add new material.
If viewers find the story slow, you may wish to tighten up the edit to create a faster and better-paced film.
After the rough cut you should continue refining your film until you have a well-polished The finished edit of a film that has been approved by the producer and director..