user1712: 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?

user2994: 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

user3213: 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.

user3205: 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.

1712: <p>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. </p>

<p>How do you stay objective and aware after viewing your own work so many times?</p>
 2994: <p>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</p>
 3213: <p>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.</p>
 3205: <p>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.</p>

<p>I don't believe their is a quick fix to this issue.</p>
