Tips from getting distracted while editing?

[Downtofilm]

Yo M&A,

Just curious if you guys have any tips to not get distracted whilst editing, lately I am seeming to always go back to chrome every couple of minutes and its really killing me.

Stupid question, I know, I just havent been digging editing lately.

 

[eheath]

coffee. lots of coffee.

Disconnect your internet if its actually an issue ha

 

[Sklar]

Don't be a boner

 

[JuliusJ]

Self Control. Its an app that I use when I study that blacklists sites that you choose for a set time (15 minutes- 24 hours).

 

[Downtofilm]

Rad, thanks dudes for the tips.

Coffee, self control and I shall get some editing done.

 

[JuliusJ]

That app is a grade saver when it comes to college.

 

[Static]

When I really have trouble breaking the internet during render cycle I use an hour glass. do nothing but edit till it runs out, usually I'll look over and it's been done for awhile. Also tv noise in the background can help

 

[luke.smart]

zac moxley asking for tips! wow.

 

[SKIWAGEN]

Thanks you so much for sharing this dude, I actually might get some work done this year.

 

[Brock.]

I've disconnected my internet once or twice in a grind.

If it's an option, try switching the song. It could help you get into a better editing rhythm and whatnot.

 

[JuliusJ]

Maybe for editing this works, but studying I still need the internet, meaning Self Control it is!

@kalinski, You're welcome. Perfect time too be introduced to it too, its now that midterm grind.

 

[blatt]

Just go on when rendering would never be a bad compromise. I also would like to promote editing shitfaced

 

[juicedrummer11]

definitely going to use this app. i am such a procrastinator its unbelievable

 

[DMA_Studios]

Just think about all the pussy you'll get when you finish the edit.

 

[lIllI]

Do what I do and just don't edit at all, letting hours of footage rot on your hard drive never to see the light of day.

 

[bo0b]

Adderall.

 

[zbphoto]

Dex

 

[Blurst]

dude. you are the fucking man.

 

[Willgum]

I use self control, as well as doing a 25/5 minute work schedule. Work for 25 minutes, relax for 5. Sometimes you lose track of time and work for an hour+ without even checking the clock, its nice

 

[CalvinFederline]

Don't eat. I eat one meal a day during editing days. Start editing, and don't stop until its done.

 

[spencer.liautaud]

Think about the highest you have ever gotten... Smoke dat shit, plus another doob. Then you wont be distracted, you'll be too stoked on the edit!

 

[Jahoe_Stuyve]

Keep da spliffa on deck. Smoke, edit, smoke, eat, edit. Repeat.

 

[tomPietrowski]

If you can have your workstation in a dedicated room. Just being in a environment away from distractions like TV helps. I never have my workstation in the Internet, just on my laptop which I keep out of the room when editing. I have my phone if I need to check th web for something but phones suck to surf on so it stops you wasting time. Try the radio too, try radio 1 from the uk. Some good shows and you can listen when ever on your phone.

 

[Official_Recap]

This. I find compartmentalizing to be very helpful, if not necessary for computer-based work. Also dressing differently can help for some people - dress as if you are 'going to work' instead of chilling in sweatpants and slippers all day - it can help trigger your mind into work mode.

 

[Amarino]

The Drama Llama thread isn't helping

 

[*steeze_is_good]

This really is the best, helps me so much

The irony being that I have a midterm tomorrow morning and I'm on NS lol.