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Tips from getting distracted while editing?

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Downtofilm
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Yo M&A,

Just curious if you guys have any tips to not get distracted whilst editing, lately I am seeming to always go back to chrome every couple of minutes and its really killing me.

Stupid question, I know, I just havent been digging editing lately.
Oct 23 2013 12:24AM
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eheath
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coffee. lots of coffee.

Disconnect your internet if its actually an issue ha
Oct 23 2013 12:25AM
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Sklar
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Don't be a boner
Oct 23 2013 12:44AM
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JuliusJ
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Self Control. Its an app that I use when I study that blacklists sites that you choose for a set time (15 minutes- 24 hours).
Oct 23 2013 12:55AM
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Downtofilm
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Rad, thanks dudes for the tips.

Coffee, self control and I shall get some editing done.
Oct 23 2013 1:34AM
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JuliusJ
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That app is a grade saver when it comes to college.
Oct 23 2013 1:44AM
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Static
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When I really have trouble breaking the internet during render cycle I use an hour glass. do nothing but edit till it runs out, usually I'll look over and it's been done for awhile. Also tv noise in the background can help
Oct 23 2013 4:21PM
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luke.smart
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zac moxley asking for tips! wow.
Oct 23 2013 7:20PM
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SKIWAGEN
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Thanks you so much for sharing this dude, I actually might get some work done this year.
Oct 23 2013 7:51PM
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Brock.
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I've disconnected my internet once or twice in a grind.

If it's an option, try switching the song. It could help you get into a better editing rhythm and whatnot.
Oct 23 2013 8:17PM
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JuliusJ
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Maybe for editing this works, but studying I still need the internet, meaning Self Control it is!

@kalinski, You're welcome. Perfect time too be introduced to it too, its now that midterm grind.
Oct 23 2013 8:30PM
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blatt
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Just go on when rendering would never be a bad compromise. I also would like to promote editing shitfaced
Oct 23 2013 10:26PM
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juicedrummer11
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definitely going to use this app. i am such a procrastinator its unbelievable
Oct 23 2013 11:02PM
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DMA_Studios
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Just think about all the pussy you'll get when you finish the edit.
Oct 23 2013 11:40PM
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lIllI
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Do what I do and just don't edit at all, letting hours of footage rot on your hard drive never to see the light of day.
Oct 24 2013 12:13PM
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bo0b
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Adderall.
Oct 24 2013 1:12PM
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zahava
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Dex
Oct 24 2013 1:17PM
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Blurst
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dude. you are the fucking man.
Oct 24 2013 1:22PM
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Willgum
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I use self control, as well as doing a 25/5 minute work schedule. Work for 25 minutes, relax for 5. Sometimes you lose track of time and work for an hour+ without even checking the clock, its nice
Oct 24 2013 1:33PM
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CalvinFederline
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Don't eat. I eat one meal a day during editing days. Start editing, and don't stop until its done.
Oct 24 2013 2:22PM
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spencer.liautaud
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Think about the highest you have ever gotten... Smoke dat shit, plus another doob. Then you wont be distracted, you'll be too stoked on the edit!
Oct 24 2013 3:27PM
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Jahoe_Stuyve
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Keep da spliffa on deck. Smoke, edit, smoke, eat, edit. Repeat.
Oct 24 2013 3:47PM
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tomPietrowski
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If you can have your workstation in a dedicated room. Just being in a environment away from distractions like TV helps. I never have my workstation in the Internet, just on my laptop which I keep out of the room when editing. I have my phone if I need to check th web for something but phones suck to surf on so it stops you wasting time. Try the radio too, try radio 1 from the uk. Some good shows and you can listen when ever on your phone.
Oct 24 2013 4:20PM
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Official_Recap
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This. I find compartmentalizing to be very helpful, if not necessary for computer-based work. Also dressing differently can help for some people - dress as if you are 'going to work' instead of chilling in sweatpants and slippers all day - it can help trigger your mind into work mode.
Oct 24 2013 5:15PM
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Amarino
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The Drama Llama thread isn't helping
Oct 25 2013 1:02AM
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*steeze_is_good
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This really is the best, helps me so much

The irony being that I have a midterm tomorrow morning and I'm on NS lol.
Oct 25 2013 7:07PM
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