📼How to Edit for Vonas Shows

For each Vonas Media show, there are different ways to edit. Toggle these text blocks open to find out more.

The first two shows are fairly simple to edit. You need an intermediate level of experience with At the Backdoor and Off the Record shows.

How to Edit for: At the Backdoor

Purpose

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This is the post-production process for ATB

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMnITyNSOuRzwtUchKWY1mQ

Editing Guidelines

• Color-grading: natural, slightly cool

• Theme: neon, retro, arcade

• Mood of the video: casual conversation, can be serious and emotional,

• FOR FREELANCERS AND INTERNS:

  • only have to do Steps 2-4

PROCEDURE FOR INTERNS AND FREELANCERS

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1. ACQUIRING FILES:

   1. Download files from the Google drive link provided in the Smartsuite record, or

   2. Transfer file from the drives in the office

2. DATA/FILE MANAGEMENT:

   1. Folder Structure:

      

      Post Haste Folder Structure

   2. Filename standard: n_ATB_episode title_guest.filetype

      1. example: 001_ATB_Shibari Part 1_Rai

3. UPLOADING YOUR WORK:

   1. Create a Google drive folder with the following Structure:

      1. n_ATB_episode title_guest

         1. Main Video

            1. project file

            2. rendered video : n_ATB_episode title_guest_v1.filetype

         2. Thumbnail:

            1. project file

            2. rendered thumbnail : n_ATB_episode title_guest.filetype

         3. Snippets

            1. project file

            2. rendered videos : n_ATB_episode title_guest.filetype

         4. Stills

            1. project file

         5. Podcast

            1. project file

            2. rendered podcast : n_ATB_episode title_guest.filetype

         6. Assets

            1. Photos

            2. Video

            3. Audio

            4. GFX

   2. Comment Google drive link to Smartsuite record and inform the editor

HOW TO EDIT FOR ATB

STEP 1: DATA/FILE MANAGEMENT

• Refer to this link: #Data Management

• Generate proxies for 4k footage: #Miscellaneous

STEP 2: OFFLINE EDITING

Offline editing refers to the first stage of the editing process, where the goal is to create a ‘draft cut’.

This stage of the editing process uses low-quality footage with which editors can work on determining the sequence of the shots, and the focus is on telling the story rather than polishing.

At this stage, it is important to get the timing of the cuts right, as well as the pacing of the whole video. The reason low-quality footage is used at this stage is that the file sizes of the video clips in full high-definition or 4K quality are massive, and the computer needs to use a lot of power to process these clips every time a change or edit is made to them.

Working with lower-quality files allows the editor to work quicker and reduces the risk of a system crash.

PROCEDURE:

1. Ask for Interview Guidelines from the producer/writer/editor

2. Sync proxy footage and audio (use PreEdited video if provided instead)

3. Edit to sequence : preview >> host intro >> title intro >> main interview >> host outro >> end screen

4. Mark moments that are suitable for Social Media previews

5. Adding GFX, SFX, and music:

   1. Use the assets provided in the "Media_Assets” folder or

   2. *Find and use media assets using our Airlist and Envato accounts or other sources.

   3. Use the released episodes on Youtube as reference

   4. For some episodes, special sequences might be required such as B-rolls, a

   5. For info cards like guest info or topic cards, assets can be provided prior, if else not provided, editors can research for assets

   6. Some episodes might require a disclaimer to be shown at the beginning of the video

      *accounts are not available for freelancers and interns for now

6. Episode must be between 10 to 15 minutes long or less. Exceeding this might affect the performance of the episode.

7. Export project file to Program_Files

STEP 3: ONLINE EDITING

Online editing is a final cut of the project by editing a high quality footage together.

PROCEDURE:

1. Relink proxies to original footage

2. Apply final edits, GFX, SFX, and music to the video

3. Apply audio effects to the dialouge such as but not limited to : voice isolation, multiband equalizer, de-esser, de-hummer

4. Render video using the following settings:

   1. 1920x1080 or 1920x1038p

   2. 24 or 30 fps

   3. .mp4

5. Save in the Main Video folder

6. Filename: n_ATB_episode title_episode guest_version

   1. example: 001_ATB_Shibari Part 1_Rai_v1.mp4

STEP 4: EDITING OTHER DELIVERABLES

THUMBNAIL(S):

1. Use the photos from the "Photoshoot folder”

2. If no photos are available, grab a still from the main video itself

3. Use the released episodes on Youtube as reference

4. Assets are provided in the "Media_Assets” folder

5. View the episode record in Smartsuite for the thumbnail text, if none is provided, inform the editor/producer or make up your own

6. 1920x1080p, less than 2mb, png or jpeg

7. Save in the Thumbnails folder

SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS:

A. SNIPPETS/REELS:

1. Using the rendered main video or the original footage, create 3 preview snippets that are at least 25s long

   1. 2 Preview Snippets

   2. 1 Preview snippet of host introducing/promoting the episode : https://youtube.com/shorts/YN22k_EZK6M

2. 1080x1920p, 24 or 30fps

3. Compile in the Snippets folder

B. STILLS:

1. Stills are already provided in the photoshoot folder, you can edit the best ones and compile them in the Stills folder

PODCAST:

1. Assets are provided in the "Media_Assets” folder

2. Isolate audio track of the interview, cut the interrupted parts

3. Edit sequence : podcast intro >> main interview >> podcast outro

4. Apply audio effects to the dialouge such as but not limited to : voice isolation, multiband equalizer, de-esser, de-hummer

5. Save in the Podcast folder

   1. n_ATB_episode title_episode guest_version

STEP 5: UPLOADING

1. Upload the Main video and Snippets to Youtube as UNLISTED

2. Apply the thumbnail for the Main video

3. Create a Google drive folder in this existing folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1M67WPJpXJ2bgZ_agywFdSXxYNYcdHyAD?usp=sharing

   1. n_ATB_episode title_episode guest

   2. Folders:

      1. Photos

         1. Stills

         2. Thumbnails

         3. Photoshoot

      2. Snippets

      3. Podcast

4. Update Smartsuite Record

FAQs

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REFERENCES

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How to Edit for: Off the Record

Purpose

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This is the post-production process for OTR.

https://www.youtube.com/c/OfftheRecord2021

Editing Guidelines

• Color-grading: natural, slightly warm

• Mood of the video: somber, serious, emotional, documentary

• FOR FREELANCERS AND INTERNS:

  • only have to do Steps 2-4

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PROCESS FOR FREELANCERS AND INTERNS

1. ACQUIRING FILES:

   1. Download files from the Google drive link provided in the Smartsuite record, or

   2. Transfer file from the drives in the office

2. DATA/FILE MANAGEMENT:

   1. Folder Structure:

      

      Post Haste Folder Structure

      b. Filename standard: n_OTR_episode title_guest.filetype

      1. example: 001_OTR_Visually impaired, Jo Guillermo Olorocisimo

3. UPLOADING YOUR WORK:

   1. Create a Google drive folder with the following Structure:

      1. n_OTR_episode title_guest

         1. Main Video

            1. project file

            2. rendered video : n_OTR_episode title_guest.filetype

         2. Thumbnail:

            1. project file

            2. rendered thumbnail : n_OTR_episode title_guest.filetype

         3. Snippets

            1. project file

            2. rendered videos : n_OTR_episode title_guest.filetype

         4. Stills

            1. project file

         5. Podcast

            1. project file

            2. rendered podcast : n_OTR_episode title_guest.filetype

         6. Assets

            1. Photos

            2. Video

            3. Audio

            4. GFX

   2. Comment Google drive link to Smartsuite record and inform the editor

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HOW TO EDIT FOR OTR:

STEP 1. DATA/FILE MANAGEMENT

• Refer to this link: #Data Management

• Generate proxies for 4k footage: #Miscellaneous

STEP 2/ OFFLINE EDITING

Offline editing refers to the first stage of the editing process, where the goal is to create a ‘draft cut’.

This stage of the editing process uses low-quality footage with which editors can work on determining the sequence of the shots, and the focus is on telling the story rather than polishing.

At this stage, it is important to get the timing of the cuts right, as well as the pacing of the whole video. The reason low-quality footage is used at this stage is that the file sizes of the video clips in full high-definition or 4K quality are massive, and the computer needs to use a lot of power to process these clips every time a change or edits are made to them.

Working with lower-quality files allows the editor to work quicker and reduces the risk of a system crash.

PROCEDURE:

1. Ask for Interview Guidelines from the producer/writer/editor

2. Sync proxy footage and audio (use PreEdited video if provided instead)

3. Edit to sequence : preview >> title intro >> main interview >> host outro >> end screen

4. Mark moments that are suitable for Social Media previews

5. Adding GFX, SFX, and music:

   1. Use the assets provided in the "Media_Assets” folder or

   2. *Find and use media assets using our Airlist and Envato accounts or other sources.

   3. Use the released episodes on Youtube as a reference

   4. For some episodes, special sequences might be required such as B-rolls, a

   5. For info cards like guest info or topic cards, assets can be provided prior, if else not provided, editors can research for assets

   6. Some episodes might require a disclaimer to be shown at the beginning of the video

      *accounts are not available for freelancers and interns for now

6. Episode must be between 15 to 25 minutes long or less. Exceeding this might affect the performance of the episode.

7. Export project file to Program_Files

STEP 3: ONLINE EDITING

Online editing is a final cut of the project by editing a high quality footage together.

PROCEDURE:

1. Relink proxies to original footage

2. Apply final edits, GFX, SFX, and music to the video

3. Apply audio effects to the dialouge such as but not limited to : voice isolation, multiband equalizer, de-esser, de-hummer

4. Render video using the following settings:

   1. 1920x1080 or 1920x1038p

   2. 24 or 30 fps

   3. .mp4

5. Save in the Main Video folder

6. Filename: n_OTR_episode title_episode guest_version

   1. example: 001_OTR_Firefighter Volunteers of Octagon Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad_Marjun Lagundino_v1.mp4

STEP 4: EDITING OTHER DELIVERABLES

THUMBNAIL(S):

1. Use the photos from the "Photoshoot folder”

2. If no photos are available, grab a still from the main video itself

3. Use the released episodes on Youtube as reference

4. Assets are provided in the "Media_Assets” folder

5. View the episode record in Smartsuite for the thumbnail text, if none is provided, inform the editor/producer or make up your own

6. 1920x1080p, less than 2mb, png or jpeg

7. Save in the Thumbnails folder

SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS:

A. SNIPPETS/REELS:

1. Using the rendered main video or the original footage, create 3 preview snippets that are at least 25s long

2. 1080x1920p, 24 or 30fps

3. Compile in the Snippets folder

B. STILLS:

1. Stills are already provided in the photoshoot folder, you can edit the best ones and compile them in the Stills folder

PODCAST:

1. Assets are provided in the "Media_Assets” folder

2. Isolate audio track of the interview, cut the interrupted parts

3. Edit sequence : host intro >> main interview >> host outro

4. Apply audio effects to the dialouge such as but not limited to : voice isolation, multiband equalizer, de-esser, de-hummer

5. Save in the Podcast folder

   1. n_OTR_episode title_episode guest_version

STEP 5: UPLOADING

1. Upload the Main video and Snippets to Youtube as UNLISTED

2. Apply the thumbnail for the Main video

3. Create a Google drive folder in this existing folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OJhV25htqHzwdgy9LoryWJbQLaArbtjI?usp=sharing

   1. n_OTR_episode title_episode guest

   2. Folders:

      1. Photos

         1. Stills

         2. Thumbnails

         3. Photoshoot

      2. Snippets

      3. Podcast

4. Update Smartsuite Record

The next two require more complex techniques. First, Skyline needs to embody the urban night life, so the editing style is sleek and cool. It may need sophisticated graphics. Then, there's Tatak, which is for showcasing an artisan's craftsmanship. Both shows need very great attention to the audio.

How to Edit for: Skyline

Purpose

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This is the post-production process for SKYLINE

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFmpPELYUOLODF0oPpsnNdQ

Editing Guidelines

• Color-grading: (depends on genre): urban, semi-stylized

• Theme: (depends on genre): urban, night

• ASK PRODUCER/EDITOR IF GUESTS MIXED THEIR OWN AUDIO

• FOR FREELANCERS AND INTERNS:

  • only have to do Steps 2-4

PROCEDURE FOR FREELANCERS AND INTERNS

1. ACQUIRING FILES:

   1. Download files from the Google drive link provided in the Smartsuite record, or

   2. Transfer file from the drives in the office

2. DATA/FILE MANAGEMENT:

   1. Folder Structure:

      

      Post Haste Folder Structure

   2. Filename standard: n_SKY_guest name_title.filetype

      1. example: 001_SKY_Emar Industriya_Pangalawa

3. UPLOADING YOUR WORK:

   1. Create a Google drive folder with the following Structure:

      1. n_SKY_guest name

         1. Main Video

            1. project file

            2. rendered videos per song :n_SKY_guest name_title_version.filetype

         2. Thumbnail:

            1. project file

            2. rendered thumbnail per song : n_SKY_guest name_title.filetype

         3. Snippets

            1. project file

            2. rendered videos : n_SKY_guest name_title.filetype

         4. Stills

            1. project file

         5. Assets

            1. Photos

            2. Video

            3. Audio

            4. GFX

   2. Comment Google drive link to Smartsuite record and inform the editor

HOW TO EDIT FOR SKYLINE

STEP 1: DATA/FILE MANAGEMENT

• Refer to this link: #Data Management

• Generate proxies for 4k footage: #Miscellaneous

STEP 2: OFFLINE EDITING

Offline editing refers to the first stage of the editing process, where the goal is to create a ‘draft cut’.

This stage of the editing process uses low-quality footage with which editors can work on determining the sequence of the shots, and the focus is on telling the story rather than polishing.

At this stage, it is important to get the timing of the cuts right, as well as the pacing of the whole video.

The reason low-quality footage is used at this stage is that the file sizes of the video clips in full high-definition or 4K quality are massive, and the computer needs to use a lot of power to process these clips every time a change or edit is made to them.

Working with lower-quality files allows the editor to work quicker and reduces the risk of a system crash.

PROCEDURE:

1. Ask for Video Guidelines from the producer/writer/editor

   1. Ask if guest mixed their own audio

2. Sync proxy footage and audio (use PreEdited video if provided instead)

3. Edit to sequence : intro >> main >> end screen

4. Mark moments that are suitable for Social Media previews

5. Adding GFX, SFX, and music:

   1. Use the assets provided in the "Media_Assets” folder or

   2. *Find and use media assets using our Airlist and Envato accounts or other sources.

   3. Use the released episodes on Youtube as references

   4. Some episodes might require a disclaimer to be shown at the beginning of the video

      *accounts are not available for freelancers and interns for now

6. Export project file to Program_Files

STEP 3: ONLINE EDITING

Online editing is a final cut of the project by editing a high quality footage together.

PROCEDURE:

1. Relink proxies to original footage

2. Apply final edits, GFX, SFX, and music to the video

3. Apply audio effects to the take such as but not limited to : multiband equalizer, chorus, reverb

4. Render video using the following settings:

   1. 1920x1080 or 1920x1038p

   2. 24 or 30 fps

   3. .mp4

5. Save in the Main Video folder

6. Filename: n_SKY_guest name_title_version.filetype

   1. example: 001_SKY_Emar Industriya_Pangalawa_v1.mp4

STEP 4: EDITING OTHER DELIVERABLES

THUMBNAIL(S):

1. Use the photos from the "Photoshoot folder”

2. If no photos are available, grab a still from the main video itself

3. Use the released episodes on Youtube as reference

4. Assets are provided in the "Media_Assets” folder

5. View the episode record in Smartsuite for the thumbnail text, if none is provided, inform the editor/producer or make up your own

6. 1920x1080p, less than 2mb, png or jpeg

7. Save in the Thumbnails folder

SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS:

A. SNIPPETS/REELS:

1. Using the rendered main video or the original footage, create 3 preview snippets that are at least 25s long

   1. 1 Preview Snippets for each song performed

   2. Promotional reels of guest introducing/promoting the episode

2. 1080x1920p, 24 or 30fps

3. Compile in the Snippets folder

B. STILLS:

1. Stills are already provided in the photoshoot folder, you can edit the best ones and compile them in the Stills folder

STEP 5: UPLOADING

1. Upload the Main video and Snippets to Youtube as UNLISTED

2. Apply the thumbnail for the Main video

3. Create a Google drive folder in this existing folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Xl082MzSwSUSOSifdQ6xBtZ-qCqHQT7q?usp=sharing

   1. n_SKY_guest name_title

   2. Folders:

      1. Photos

         1. Stills

         2. Thumbnails

         3. Photoshoot

      2. Snippets

4. Update Smartsuite Record

FAQs

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How to Edit for: Tatak

Purpose

This is the post production process for Tatak.

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Procedure

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Follow these steps!

Editing Proper

Step 1. Data/File Management

• Refer to this link: #Data Management

• Update Smartsuite record

Step 2. Generate Assets and Find Music

• Find music/soundtrack fit for the episode using our Artlist account: artlist.io

• Find assets appropriate for the episode in our Envato account

Step 3. Audio-visual editing

• Picture Lock final edit (1 main video)

• Generate Stockfootage Selection Timeline

• Color grade

• Integrate Sponsorship mentions if needed

Step 4. Edit Snippets and Social Media Reels/Shorts

• Edit supercut from episode (2-5 reels)

• For SM Postings Requirements refer to this presentation(p11): https://app.pitch.com/app/presentation/48839034-4ffc-4df8-a8b7-e7fd8968c17a/c4adc1c1-ba65-447a-bf41-f92c25655162

Step 5. Generate Thumbnail

• Use photoshop to generate thumbnails.

• Refer to this link for thumbnail design: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OOi3RjnmttFdYcB4qxY7b8bZvCaeriK4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116321326969734251193&rtpof=true&sd=true

Step 6. Feedback from the producer or director

• Ask for feedback from the producer/director.

• Revise if needed.

Step 7. Distribute Asset

• Upload video and podcast as unlisted on Youtube

• Upload in drive the screengrabs and shorts in drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fs--r2VFQzLUJTdAKnbINObvc95T06rD?usp=sharing

• Coordinate with the person in charge of publishing for the posting schedule.

• Update Smartsuite record

Finally, there's Passions. Because of its cinematic shots, they also require more care in the editing process.

How to Edit for: Passions

Purpose

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This is the post-production process for Passions.

Procedure

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Step 1. Data/File Management

• Refer to this link: #Data Management

• Update Smartsuite record

Step 2. Generate Assets and Find Music

• Find music/soundtrack fit for the episode using our Artlist account: artlist.io

• Find assets appropriate for the episode in our Envato account

Step 3. Audio-visual editing

• Picture Lock final edit (1 podcast and 1 main video)

• Generate captions/subtitles

• Generate Stockfootage Selection Timeline

• Color grade

• Integrate Sponsorship mentions if needed

Step 4. Edit Snippets and Social Media Reels/Shorts

• Edit supercut and soundbites from episode (2-5 reels)

• For SM Postings Requirements refer to this presentation(p11): https://app.pitch.com/app/presentation/48839034-4ffc-4df8-a8b7-e7fd8968c17a/c4adc1c1-ba65-447a-bf41-f92c25655162

Step 5. Generate Thumbnail

• Use illustrator to generate thumbnail.

• Refer to this link for thumbnail design:

• https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OOi3RjnmttFdYcB4qxY7b8bZvCaeriK4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116321326969734251193&rtpof=true&sd=true

Step 6. Feedback from the producer or director

• Ask for feedback from the producer/director

• Revise if needed.

Step 7. Distribute Asset

• Upload video and podcast as unlisted on Youtube

• Upload in drive the screengrabs and shorts in drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fs--r2VFQzLUJTdAKnbINObvc95T06rD?usp=sharing

• Coordinate with the person in charge of publishing for the posting schedule.

• Update Smartsuite record