Post-Production : Editing a short film by Catarina De Cèzanne

Good question Catarina. I've been looking at a lot of writers lately and how they overcome writers block. It seems you set yourself down in front of your software and put something together. Steven King makes himself sit for 4 hours a day good or bad. Give it a try. Look at it the next day and feel free to start fresh. But you have to do something to unblock yourself. Good Luck.

Catarina De Cèzanne - I tend to have "video editor's block," on client projects, more so once time has lapsed from production to editing and all the excitement has warn off. Now I'm looking at a timeline and the work is looking back at me lol. For me it starts with changing my mindset. I tend to be looking at everything I need to get done. The saying "eat the elephant in chunks," really come in handy. I usually set a timer for myself 30 minutes, 60 minutes whatever the case may be and work on a little bit during that time frame once the timer goes off I'm free to leave but by the time the timer goes off I'm having the time of my life and don't want to stop.

I'd say for passion projects, I agree with David Block sit down for an x amount of time and see what can be done. Motivation is a fleeting emotion, sometimes you have to practice discipline and do it despite the feeling. On the other side of the pendulum it's okay to take a break and not do. Sometimes blocks are a sign to take a step back and not do anything at all. Go for a walk, do something else creative, watch something inspiring. It honestly depends on you and how you function and your own goals. Hopefully this helps!

Hi Catarina De Cèzanne

I believe my journey started with editing, and the most valuable learning came from watching films and studying how master editors—some of them Oscar winners—craft their work. Sometimes, I feel like the editor is the second director of the film. I’ve come to realize that when assembling and layering scenes, you shouldn’t be afraid to take risks. Often, unexpected beauty and creativity emerge spontaneously, even without a planned intention

Oh I have a good one how to get over editors block. Start doing simple things, like syncing audio, importing clips, maybe find a couple of clips and try out a color grade. Something technical and simple, then once you get going you just transition seamlessly into editing. Works basically with anything, writing, even with my partners sculpting.