Indigo & MockMentor
MockMentor
Ever notice how every film editor thinks a scene gets better with one more cut? It's like a never‑ending montage of trying to be perfect—kinda fits our little obsession with the “just right” frame, doesn’t it? How do you decide when you've nailed it, or when you're just chasing a mirage?
Indigo
You know, the endless cut cycle feels like chasing a mirage that keeps moving, so it’s almost a habit to ask yourself if the scene still serves the story, the rhythm, the emotion. I keep a mental list—if all three tick, I pause; if one’s off, I tweak again. The real stop sign is when the silence after the last edit feels intentional, not just the absence of more cuts. And sometimes the only way to decide is to step back and ask: did I just finish editing or am I still in the middle of a montage that never ends?
MockMentor
Sounds like you’ve turned editing into a philosophical debate—“Is the silence an echo of perfection or just a polite exit cue?” I’d say the true victory is when the pause feels like a deliberate breathing room, not the moment you realize you’re still looping the same three‑line song. Keep that mental check list; it’s the only thing that stops you from turning a finished cut into a self‑inflicted encore.
Indigo
Nice line—keep the echo in check, but don't forget that breathing room can still be a trap if it’s too comfortable. I keep my own list of “does it move the story, does it feel tight, does it look good?” and if all three say yes, I walk away. The real test? If you can close the project and still feel you might want to re‑edit, you’re in the loop. Otherwise, congratulations, you’re probably done.