Dialogue Editing

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Figure 9-4 Locate dual mono pairs by inserting a zero-latency plug-in into every
other track. In this example, a Pro Tools 1-Band EQ RTAS plug-in is used to reverse
the track’s phase. Note the phase reversal button.
pair—they’re similar enough to phase, so it doesn’t really matter
which one.
If the sound doesn’t get louder (or even gets quieter) when you mute
one side of the pair, then it’s not a dual mono pair. Leave it alone. At
this point, don’t try to choose which track to use. (See Figure 9-5.)
Repeat this for each paired region.
Don’t forget to turn on your automation and remove the phase reverse
insert when you fi nish.
Scenes
Film editing is based on scenes. A scene usually tells a freestanding ministory
and is limited by time, location, or story issues. Each mini-story has a
life of its own, with its own rules, quirks, and personality. Together, the scenes
tell the greater story of the fi lm. Unless your project is Rope or Timecode or