Editing Comforts

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Editing Comforts

Postby CastielTheFallen » Tue Jun 15, 2010 5:45 am

So basically, I'm just curious as to what kind of environment you guys tend to enjoy being in while you edit. What type of comforts you need to edit well and enjoy doing it and such.

I know that for me if I want to edit, I need to be in a comfortable chair in a relatively upright position. A good pair of headphones tends to help, and I prefer it to be quiet. I've also noticed that I tend to enjoy editing much more at night, during the day I just don't seem to have the drive for it. Of course, knowing me, I tend to enjoy doing it more under the influence of some sort of substance, but this is not a must have. What is a must have, is a cold tasty beverage, and a pack of cigarettes. Having snackage nearby isn't a bad idea either. I've also noticed that sometimes I really enjoy skyping with people while we're both editing. Hearing the other person talk about their progress or rant about a cut they're having trouble with and so on and so fourth tends to motivate me to work a little harder. While other times I prefer to be completely alone and in solitude while I edit.

So those are just a couple of things for me, how about you guys?
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Re: Editing Comforts

Postby ReggieSmalls » Tue Jun 15, 2010 6:52 am

Well for me I really like blasting my speakers doing the day while I'm editing until not fall then I turn them down. A few cigarettes maybe a Black & Mild. A cold glass of kool-aid and I'm good
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Re: Editing Comforts

Postby ReggieSmalls » Tue Jun 15, 2010 6:52 am

Well for me I really like blasting my speakers doing the day while I'm editing until not fall then I turn them down. A few cigarettes maybe a Black & Mild. A cold glass of kool-aid and I'm good
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Re: Editing Comforts

Postby Kimberly » Tue Jun 15, 2010 7:06 am

XD headphones and quiet for me also. water, not too many IMs when i'll have to check every few seconds.
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Re: Editing Comforts

Postby godix » Tue Jun 15, 2010 7:30 am

A blowjob. I don't get much editing done this way, but man does it make for an enjoyable environment.
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Re: Editing Comforts

Postby BurningLeaves » Tue Jun 15, 2010 10:39 am

When I edit I smoke ALOT. I don't even realize I'm doing it. For instance I spent the night editing and went through almost a whole pack, non editing days I do about a pack every other day if not less. I seem to edit much better when I'm tired, I guess that's because when I have energy I don't want to be glued to a computer screen. I have a decent speaker setup which isn't even plugged in because I use wireless headphones. I usually always have water near by. I can't sit at a computer normally, this isn't just for editing this is always, I sit with the computer to my right and turn towards it with the keyboard in my lap. Other than that I've gotten so ridiculously spoiled by my dual monitors and having my preview window full screen on the second one I can't even attempt to edit with the small window when using a single.
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Re: Editing Comforts

Postby Nya-chan Production » Tue Jun 15, 2010 11:28 am

2l of Kofola, free night, idea in my head, comfy chair, laid back, single screen, some sweets...

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Re: Editing Comforts

Postby -MD » Tue Jun 15, 2010 11:44 am

I usually only edit after I see a great anime show. Or I am inspired by something.....as for the things around me....I need it to be quiet. I usually have a bottle of water o.o My IMs are usually off but I have IRC up....I tell other people in the house to not bother me. I like editing in the dark or with the lights dimmed....can't edit when it is too hot. I think that is about it....
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Re: Editing Comforts

Postby Haeresis » Tue Jun 15, 2010 11:57 am

I'll usually edit something when I'm inspired by whatever in life or I happen to find an anime that I really want to edit to. Since all of my stuff hasn't been moved in yet, I don't have my comfy chair and my desk yet ;-;. Most of the time, I have something to drink, some snackage, and my headphones. I prefer to edit when it's quiet and I keep things like IM and IRC off since I get distracted easily.
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Re: Editing Comforts

Postby JaddziaDax » Tue Jun 15, 2010 3:25 pm

I like the night times, I feel more productive if I'm up all night working on something than if I'm up all day working on something. Headphones are good considering my "editing computer" doesn't have speakers O.O I leave my snacks down stairs so when I need a break I have to get up and move, however something to drink is always good to have on hand.
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Re: Editing Comforts

Postby BasharOfTheAges » Tue Jun 15, 2010 5:57 pm

I actually need a better chair. When the room you edit in doesn't have good air flow and your system throws a lot of heat, leather chairs suck.
To be honest, I probably need a better desk as well... I've just had this old thing for so long that i've grown fond of it.

I guess what I'm trying to say is, a comfortable environment is something I haven't found yet. But I'm sure it's equal parts ergonomics and climate (try editing when your fingers and toes are freezing or when it's too hot to breath normally - it's not fun times). Reliable equipment and food/drinks are important as well. Refills allow for eye-strain prevention breaks.
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Re: Editing Comforts

Postby NS » Tue Jun 15, 2010 10:52 pm

we never skype edit anymore ;___;

but uh. I just kinda edit whenever the fuck I get the itch.... idk. I've never found that there is a consistent evironment.. it's usually after I have an idea about a cut or something when I'm going to sleep or something, makes me wanna go make that change... then I end up making more and more.
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Re: Editing Comforts

Postby Taite » Tue Jun 15, 2010 11:25 pm

I always edit at night, but my favorite times to edit are very early in the morning, like 2-ish.
The only thing I really need to do to be "comfortable" is to keep my feet up on my chair. I can't concentrate if I don't. I have a one of those folding round chairs, but right now I'm sitting on a really uncomfortable swirl-chair thing. I'll probably switch them out now just because of this topic, except I don't know if my folding round chair is tall enough. :/

The speakers on my computer suck, but for some reason I never use earphones. Probably because I'm cheap and the only ones I have are Skullcandy earbuds :| They're not comfortable and the string isn't long enough for me to move freely without yanking it out of my computer.
And sometimes, If I'm looking to feel relaxed, I'll drink tea, warm or cold, as long as it's tea xD
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Re: Editing Comforts

Postby GH » Tue Jun 15, 2010 11:44 pm

i usually edit at night, 12am+; just because my computer is downstairs and my parents would get irritated with hearing small segments of a song replay over and over again. i sit in a very odd position when editing, basically my entire body is on the chair with my legs under me. i'll usually eat something simple before/while editing; and i almost always have a cold soda on my desk. (if i finish it i just end up replacing it a few seconds later.) i also prefer the lights in the room being on, but it doesn't really matter.


Taite wrote:The speakers on my computer suck, but for some reason I never use earphones. Probably because I'm cheap and the only ones I have are Skullcandy earbuds :| They're not comfortable and the string isn't long enough for me to move freely without yanking it out of my computer.
And sometimes, If I'm looking to feel relaxed, I'll drink tea, warm or cold, as long as it's tea xD

similar to taite.

i have the same speaker problem; the speakers on my desktop are pretty horrid (quality wise) -- which really need to get replaced.. and i have skullcandy headphones rather than earbuds, and my case/tower is on the ground and unless i switch my chair's position all the way over to where it is, i can't really utilize them comfortably.
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Re: Editing Comforts

Postby CodeZTM » Tue Jun 15, 2010 11:48 pm

1) Nighttime or Early Morning When my fellow house people aren't awake. They irritate me.
2) Diet Coke[s] x999
3) TV Playing either South Park/Tosh.O/Phineus&Ferb/Reality TV
4) No Headphones, but I crank up the volume.
5) Usually I edit in bed, because desks irritate me as I have probably sat at one since 8 AM that day.
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