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HI, looking for advice/guidance from anyone with experience of editing poetic documentaries, or short docs that don't follow a conventional narrative?

Anita Hawser

4 years, 5 months ago - Anita Hawser

I'm putting together a short film based on a series of interviews I've done with women throughout the world talking about how lockdowns have impacted them, and their hopes and dreams for the future. I have a rough assembly, but as iI am wanting to edit in a more poetic style, just looking for some guidance/pointers from anyone with experience of editing poetic style documentaries that don't follow a conventional narrative arc.

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ben richards

4 years, 5 months ago - ben richards

i do and I found simply placing a piece of music first gave a rhythm and tempo as guide. Looking at your website you seem talented and creative enough to find your style. best wishes

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Anita Hawser

4 years, 5 months ago - Anita Hawser

Thanks Ben. Self belief goes a long way

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Nigel Smith

4 years, 5 months ago - Nigel Smith

Hi Anita, can you use any art from contributors or rotoscope the footage? We make animated documentaries like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC2WY8AzS98 ~Nigel Stop Mo Studios

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Anita Hawser

4 years, 5 months ago - Anita Hawser

Hi Nigel thanks for your suggestions. I liked the animated documentary you did. Not sure about rotoscoping. I do have some photos from some of the women I may use, but I also have a lot of video footage I shot myself. What are the benefits of rotoscoping?

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