Doc Edits

These are the most common doc edits we do.

    • I like to have 20-30 second intro of people arriving with some music.

    • Then edit the ceremony from entrance to exits. Trim dead space and hide any shaky footage.

    • For audio, isolate the person speaking and disable other audio.

    • Try to mix in guest reactions throughout.

    • Create a doc edit of each speech. Cut out long dead moments and hide with cuts.

    • Try to include laughs and stuff but isolate the speaker otherwise.

    • Fade to black and crossfade audio at the end of each speech.

    • Doc edit of each dance fade to black between parent dances.

    • If the person is mic-d use their audio.

    • Try to show both reactions and the best face as much as possible.

    • Typically do bridesmaids, dad, and groom.

    • Cut the audio where necessary.

See an Example

Our Process

Sync the Footage

It’s super important to make sure all the video and audio clips are synced before editing or it becomes a headache later.

Here’s how

Create Multicams

For each doc-edit, we will create a multi-cam clip to make editing easier.

Here’s how

Adjust Audio

Isolate the person speaking and try to get rid of redundant audio.

Mark Progress in Trello

I will share all the files in Trello. Please mark off what you have completed and share files there.

Here’s how

Culling Footage

In addition to editing doc-edits, I would like for you to do help me identify the best footage.

    • Go through each scene and mark the best moments.

    • We’re looking for emotions, best moments, prettiest shots, etc.

    • I’d like to have at least 4-5 shots (Wide, Medium, Tight) from each moment.

    • Add this to the “B-Roll Selects” Timeline and organize chronologically by scene. Add Markers.

  • From the Storyline timeline, I want you to listen to everything and find “Highlight film worthy” quotes. Then, organize that footage into 7 sections.

    1. Powerful Quotes that could potentially open the film or welcome remarks.

    2. Quotes about the Bride

    3. Quotes about the Groom.

    4. Quotes about their Relationship and their story.

    5. Their Vows to each other.

    6. Best quotes from the officiant as well as the kiss + pronouncement.

    7. Final Wishes or funny remarks.

    You’re basically following this structure. LINK