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First time making a real edit

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shin-bang
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so basically i got in a little competition with my gaper friends at school and were having an edit contest. they look like gapers, dont have many tricks up their sleeves, but have really good cameras and real editing soft ware. WE on the other hand, have better skiing but only go pros. i made the intro to our edit and want to know what you guys think and what i could do/things i can do in the future to make a good edit. also. when i cover the camera with my glove i will make sure it completely blacks out and gives a tad bit longer till the next frame comes in. this is just kind of a rough draft and i only have windows movie maker and gopro cineform. tell me what you guys think/suggestions/any tips thanks k+ for good answers. im filming on the hero 3black + . so any tips for getting the best quality vid out of that would help too. thanks yall
https://www.newschoolers.com/watch/752490.0/intro-
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Jan 31 2015 11:54PM
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spencer.herder
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Definitely shoot in protune, and make sure to jump between a lot of shots rather than using several longer shots like you did in this. Second, make sure to only use stable shots, no matter how good the trick is, it will look bad if the shot is not professional looking and has a bunch of shake. Also, use the GoPro to your advantage in the contest, and put the camera in places that they won't be able to put their's. lastly, utilize the slow motion capabilities to slow footage down in order to minimize the effects of shake, but dont overdo it. anyways, good luck!
Feb 1 2015 12:03AM
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shin-bang
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yea all of these clips were in protune. and i will trim the last clip for sure, its just kind of my rough draft.
Feb 1 2015 12:19AM
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shin-bang
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helppppp, ill be filming a little bc action tomorrow. any tips?
Feb 1 2015 7:32PM
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msg
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first shot was nice, don't use this song, you faded black too much, last shot was cool - but trim it either side.
Feb 1 2015 7:38PM
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shin-bang
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stuccifirst shot was nice, don't use this song, you faded black too much, last shot was cool - but trim it either side.


thanks man k+
Feb 1 2015 9:38PM
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leifdanenhauer
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Get a lot of random shots and see what ones will look good "flashing" through them. And try to find more low key/non-known music.
Feb 2 2015 2:09AM
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ASagaFanBoy12
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I feel like I was the only one with a 20 second video??!!
Feb 2 2015 5:32PM
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ASagaFanBoy12
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I feel like I was the only one with a 20 second video??!!
Feb 2 2015 5:32PM
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shin-bang
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L.DaneGet a lot of random shots and see what ones will look good "flashing" through them. And try to find more low key/non-known music.

alright thanks man k+
ASagaFanBoy12I feel like I was the only one with a 20 second video??!!


and lol i guess not
Feb 2 2015 7:04PM
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StokeFactor
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That was nice but instead of fade to black try simply cutting your clips on the music, like others said try to avoid this song and use the gopro to your advantage (get some crazy closeup shots, low fishy follow cams, etc.)

Also if those gappers are using their expensive cameras like gappers usually do your gopro shots will still look way better hahaha.
Feb 3 2015 1:22AM
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ASagaFanBoy12
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Why did I have a 20 second video
Feb 3 2015 9:10AM
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shin-bang
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ASagaFanBoy12Why did I have a 20 second video


I see you borrowed my shinbang signature ;) https://www.newschoolers.com/watch/752956.0/trail-2-mp4here's trial 2, me just trying to get more in rythm with the song. Plz disregard all footage after like 20 seconds. I was kind of messing around with The liftie and the "superstars" hahahah
Feb 3 2015 10:23PM
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ASagaFanBoy12
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shin-bangI see you borrowed my shinbang signature ;) https://www.newschoolers.com/watch/752956.0/trail-2-mp4here's trial 2, me just trying to get more in rythm with the song. Plz disregard all footage after like 20 seconds. I was kind of messing around with The liftie and the "superstars" hahahah


Lol because thats all i get ;)
Feb 5 2015 9:19AM
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brandonloos_21
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Take away the fisheyeish effect
Feb 6 2015 11:05AM
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BROCO
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Try to have the camera man on the other side of the sun to eliminate the shadows of the go pro
Feb 7 2015 11:47AM
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e~b
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don't use this song, idk what feel you're going for in your edit but that really determine your song choice
Feb 8 2015 8:54PM
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shin-bang
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mini segment? looking back i feel i should trim the end off of the 360 and the lincoln, but other than that is this descent? notice i try to change camera angles and stuff like that. critique plz k+ to those who do vvvvv
https://www.newschoolers.com/watch/754414.0/insta-edit-
Feb 9 2015 6:34PM
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HarkStudios
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This is sweet, if you are running a mac, i would suggest torrenting Final Cut Pro off of the pirate bay, (or i could send you my copy if you really want, pm me if you are interested) and use their stabilize feature, It doesn't go crazy, but taking the jitters out of shots (especially on a super light gopro) will make the edit feel more quality..

Anything to make it more suave...
Feb 9 2015 10:40PM
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