Logging sucks. However, you'll probably need to start getting comfortable with the idea of logging hours of footage once you start seriously editing. Microsoft Excel is a pretty common solution to logging, and Scott of the editblog points out some useful Excel references and tips for would-be loggers. One of the most important things is having a well-organized template to work with, which is linked in his entry, and his tips on using your completed logging data within Final Cut Pro and Avid is especially helpful.Logging footage with Excel
Logging sucks. However, you'll probably need to start getting comfortable with the idea of logging hours of footage once you start seriously editing. Microsoft Excel is a pretty common solution to logging, and Scott of the editblog points out some useful Excel references and tips for would-be loggers. One of the most important things is having a well-organized template to work with, which is linked in his entry, and his tips on using your completed logging data within Final Cut Pro and Avid is especially helpful.

