How I Edit Smooth Transitions! | Coffee B ROLL Walk-through - Summary

Summary

The video begins with an introduction by Daniel Schiffer, who is excited to share a video he collaborated on with Peter McKinnon. The video is a breakdown of a coffee-making sequence that Daniel and Peter created together. Daniel explains that he will be analyzing the transitions and editing techniques used in the video.

The video then cuts to the coffee-making sequence, which features Peter making coffee in his office. Daniel breaks down each shot and explains how he edited the sequence to create seamless transitions. He discusses various techniques, including using black frames to connect shots, keyframing camera movements, and using motion blur to hide cuts.

Daniel also discusses the importance of sound effects in creating smooth transitions and notes that sound design is often underappreciated. He shows the video with and without music, highlighting the impact of sound effects on the overall viewing experience.

Throughout the video, Daniel shares his thought process and the decisions he made while editing the sequence. He also mentions that there is a behind-the-scenes video on Peter's channel that shows the making of the b-roll sequence.

The video concludes with Daniel thanking his viewers for watching and encouraging them to check out Peter's behind-the-scenes video.

Facts

1. Daniel Schiffer made a video with Peter McKinnon.
2. The video is also available on Peter McKinnon's channel with a full behind-the-scenes.
3. Daniel Schiffer is going to break down some of the transitions in the video.
4. The video starts with Peter McKinnon in his gear cage talking about not having made coffee in his new office.
5. The clip ends with the camera going in towards Peter's shirt.
6. The next clip starts with a top-down shot of a black countertop.
7. A drawer is opened, revealing a scale inside.
8. Peter picks up the scale and places it on the countertop.
9. The camera follows the drawer back into the countertop.
10. The black fills the frame, leading to the next clip.
11. The next clip starts with a pan left transition with motion blur.
12. Peter is scooping beans with his hands into a lid.
13. He places the lid on a scale.
14. The clip ends with a hard cut.
15. The next clip starts with a pan left transition with motion blur.
16. Peter is pulling the filter out of a bag.
17. He flicks the filter in the air.
18. The clip ends with a hard cut.
19. The next clip starts with a film burn overlay.
20. Peter shakes the grounds into the top of the filter.
21. The clip speeds up with a speed ramp.
22. The next clip starts with a slow-motion pour into the Chemex.
23. The clip speeds up with a speed ramp.
24. The next clip starts with a slow-motion droplet shot in the bottom of the Chemex.
25. The clip ends with a pan left transition with motion blur.
26. The next clip starts with a mug floating through the air.
27. Peter catches the mug and places it on a table.
28. The clip ends with a keyframe of position up into the next shot.
29. Daniel Schiffer used a hard cut near the end of the video.
30. The video ends with Peter taking a sip of the fresh Chemex coffee.
31. Daniel Schiffer thinks sound effects are a useful tool to bring one shot into another.
32. He believes sound effects can enhance transitions and link shots together.
33. The video is available on Instagram and YouTube.