I write a blog 5 or so days a week about my life as a video editor. I cover topics like editing, reviews, filmmaking, screenwriting, and occasionally just a 1 off about philosophy or consumer report or something. I recently wrote a guide on editing to music that I thought might be helpful for some editors that don't have much experience in the area, or always wanted to improve.
I write it from a musician's stand point, so I'm happy to hear perspectives of other editors' methods, even if they totally disagree with me.
If anyone is interested, here is a link to the post:
http://guillotineeditor.blogspot.com/2008/02/editing-to-music.html
Nice article, Dave. People often wonder which comes first in terms of priority, the chicken (picture) or the egg (music can be the egg here). I say it really depends on the program material. Sometimes the running time is not flexible (TV ads), picture is boss, and it's tough to get music to fit. Most of the time editors have some leeway with timing and can fit music to its natural loop points (8 bars, 16 bars or what have you).
I would also caution, be sure that music does not lead the story. Introduce the desired emotion through the acting or picture and *then* bring up music to enhance that emotion.
Cheers
Mark
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