Mastering Osmo Pocket 3 Video Editing: Avoid These Mistakes!

TLDRLearn how to avoid common mistakes when editing videos shot with the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. Tips include using the source window, cutting clips in the timeline, using audio waveforms, fixing DLOG color, creating proxies, planning shots, shooting in shorter clips, using B-roll, editing off an SD card, and minimizing jump cuts.

Key insights

🔑Utilize the source window and cutting clips in the timeline for precise editing.

👥Use audio waveforms to identify and cut out unnecessary silence.

🎨Fix DLOG color and convert footage using DJI conversion software.

💡Create proxies to improve editing performance, especially for older computers.

📝Plan shots in advance and shoot with intention to minimize editing time.

Q&A

What is the benefit of using the source window in video editing?

The source window allows you to select and extract important parts of the footage to be used in the final video.

How can I identify and cut out silence in my talking head videos?

You can use the audio waveforms to visually identify sections of silence and remove them to improve the pacing of your video.

What should I do if my footage appears washed out in DLOG color?

You can use DJI conversion software to convert the footage to Rec. 709, which fixes the washed-out look and makes it easier to edit.

Why should I create proxies for editing with the DJI Osmo Pocket 3?

Creating proxies allows for smoother editing performance, even on older computers, by using lower-resolution versions of the original footage.

How can I minimize editing time for my videos?

Plan your shots in advance and shoot with intention, capturing only what you need to avoid excessive footage that needs to be edited.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Learn how to avoid common mistakes when editing videos shot with the DJI Osmo Pocket 3.

02:00Utilize the source window and cutting clips in the timeline for precise editing.

04:30Use audio waveforms to identify and cut out unnecessary silence in your talking head videos.

06:20Fix DLOG color and convert footage using DJI conversion software to correct the washed-out look.

08:10Create proxies to improve editing performance, especially for older computers.

09:50Plan shots in advance and shoot with intention to minimize editing time.