Via the always informative Norman Hollyn I came across an excellent three-part series of posts on how to be an editor’s assistant. The author dishes out some tips and tricks to make life as an assistant easier, and talks about the organizational skills that the job demands. It’s an excellent series, and I recommend it highly for those coming into that role of post-production. Call it Assistant Editor School 101.

Organization is key! (Part 1)
* Keep a binder full of tips and tricks, technical specs, and notes
* Own a FlashDrive
* Organize your Avid bins into folders by category

Organization is key! (Part 2)
* Store all imported files in a folder on your desktop
* Come up with a standard tape and clip naming system
* Create custom bin headings for useful information

Organization is key! (Part 3)
* Color code your clips and sequences
* Use multiple timeline views
* Make cheat sheets for yourself

That’s just a quick overview of the bulletpoints covered in this series, click on through for expanded discussion on each topic.

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