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How to Shoot Footage Editors Love

Oct 21, 2025
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Brian Hansen

Do you know how to shoot for editing? More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRetTs0Osqn0GMRwSsp0iSUlkZTbtH0LC Want to make your editor’s life easier — and your project look better? In this video, I break down exactly what editors need from shooters to deliver clean, professional, and edit-ready footage. From matching specs and timecode to coverage, exposure, and shot variety — this is your checklist for shooting footage editors will actually love to work with. Whether you’re freelancing on your own or part of a production team, these are the habits that make you a better collaborator and a more reliable shooter. 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Meta Data 01:19 - The Basics 02:53 - Stabilize 03:18 - Audio 04:37 - Provide Notes 06:41 - Variety is Key 09:39 - Conclusion Go behind the scenes with me at Location Audio Jobs: https://youtu.be/QXVrQ0DzK0I?si=-KSvma1dvr83m0w0&list=PLRetTs0Osqn0GMRwSsp0iSUlkZTbtH0LC https://youtu.be/CEaCJPwx7EA?si=o1cpfgH2EvvRLUJw&list=PLRetTs0Osqn0GMRwSsp0iSUlkZTbtH0LC https://youtu.be/CbYPqohf-IA?si=PcE-6cdEJ5RzbUPu&list=PLRetTs0Osqn0GMRwSsp0iSUlkZTbtH0LC