Originally posted by Imp P.S. Lauren, If you have any feedback on my editing of the video, I'd greatly appreciate it!
When it comes to video editing, so much depends on the story you are trying to tell.
I watched your video, I like parts of it, and I can see you're putting in techniques and exploring - which are perfect when making the transition to cinema/video.
I would be a fool to make direct commentary on your video above, as it's clear you are experimenting. Bravo.
However, if I had sent you out to make a piece for general public consumption, and I wanted to suggest an emotion or mood, I would try and get you to think back to your photography. Think about how light and framing make great images, and then take those techniques and apply them to what you want to capture in video.
Imagine the "B" roll you are going to construct around your main footage. Tell your story and shoot the video in your head (or make a little story board) and then go out and shoot it.
The great thing about video, is the order that you capture it (aside from news reporting) does not matter.
Sometimes its fun to go out and shoot, and find the story after.
Sometimes its just about eye candy.
I have a famous friend (he doesn't have much time to really get to know me, but at least he knows my name when we are around common friends, and he does make a Facebook comment now and then, so I know, he knows I exist) who sometimes just goes out and shoots, does some grading, and puts together something that has peaceful visuals.
His last name rhymes with Groom.
Pip Groom (as I will call him) has a following, and people like to emulate his style and visuals. To that, I say create something that is unique, and follow your own personal aesthetic when it comes to cinematography.
So in that last comment are my recommendations in your editing.