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When I start editting something I'm very sharp about cuts that does or doesn't work. But as I go through the process, in which I watch the sequence hundreds of times, I get used to it, and becomes a bit blind to problems.
How do you stay objective and aware after viewing your own work so many times?
I believe the only answer to that is to take at least a 24hr break. Move onto another project or start something new. The number of times I have come back to something after a decent break and can all of a sudden see what needs to be done is shocking.
I don't believe their is a quick fix to this issue.
What you are referring to is what I like to call Temp Love, you get used to something that is not finished. The key is understanding where the end is, have a vision, and work through it...thats the key to being a good editor...knowing where you are, and where the finish is
If you have a specific goal in mind, you can focus on that and just keep going until you're satisfied. More often than not, though, I find that taking at least one session away from the project to do something else helps. When you come back to it, your eyes and ears will feel fresher.
