Remote Video Editing: 5 Tips for Success

Nearly every job can be done remotely in some way, and video editing is no different. Most production companies have at least a few remote video editing positions these days, and as it becomes more widely acceptable, many designers and editors are figuring out how to break into the field. But once you're there, how do you make sure your remote video production has the same results as it would in a world-class editing suite?

While there's no comparison to the experience of working in a state-of-the-art post-production facility, there is plenty you can do to ensure your audience never notices a difference. Discover some of Motion Picture Enterprise's best tips for optimizing remote workflow to produce quality results.

1. Find a Data Storage Solution

When you're working on films or TV shows, you handle many high-gigabyte files that can take hours to upload or download. Your computer's hard drive is only so large, and when you use your personal devices, you may need to buy more equipment to handle all your files.

Cloud storage has become an essential solution in video production. It lets you keep terabytes of data at a time, and when your system is less bogged down by all the files, you can work more efficiently.

2. Choose Good Editing Software

Once you have a reliable storage solution, your next step is ensuring you have the proper editing software to do your job. There may be cases when your production company determines your editing suite, but otherwise, you have your pick from the best options available. When you work with a team like MPE, you can gain remote access to all our best post-production resources, like Adobe and Resolve.

3. Sync Projects Regularly

Syncing is essential because it saves every step you take to improve your project. This process is also vital for collaborative projects where more than one person is editing, as it lets the rest of your team know what you're doing and enables them to access your work.

4. Stay Organized — Online and Offline

Maintaining an organizational system at home can feel challenging, but for most people, a clean workspace is necessary for maximum productivity. Try keeping your files separated in folders and ensuring your remote workspace stays free of clutter and unnecessary decorations so that you can direct your full focus where it needs to be.

5. Prioritize Communication

When you've been entrusted with completing remote video editing, communicating with the rest of your team is key to staying on track and preventing mistakes. Try to update your team every day at the least so that they can anticipate the next steps and what they may need to focus on in future rounds of editing.

Have It All With MPE's Remote Hosting Services

Whether you're new to remote video production or you've been doing it for years, these tips will help you stay organized and productive on any project. Start implementing all of them with remote hosting services from MPE. Your entire project team will benefit from our unparalleled data centers, comprehensive remote production services and 24/7 tech support that keeps your project moving. 

Contact our team to gain access to some of the world's top post-production services and join industry leaders like Paramount and Netflix in working with MPE to help your pictures thrive.