Deeper than an intro to film editing, explore the fundamentals as we step through the post-production phase of the narrative short film, plus a study of screen continuity and the rhythm of continuity editing.
Contents
Mini-Course: Editing – 5 parts
Editing Support Articles
1. The Editor’s Role
Introduction to the Post Production process, the roles involved, and the responsibilities of each contributor…
2. Post Production Workflow
The workflow through post-production; ingesting and logging, rough cut, fine cut, titling, picture lock, soundtrack…
3. Post-Production Rules of Thumb
How long it takes to edit a film relies on Post-Production guidelines that put the process in perspective and define scheduling and budgeting parameters…
4. Editing the Narrative Short
The editor’s approach to assembling a rough cut and fine cut, the challenges of the editor, the process of creating the movie in post-production…
5. Three Pitfalls of the Editor
Three common pitfalls to which the editor can become the victim and how to avoid them…
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Screen Continuity
Screen Direction Axis of Action, Imaginary Line, 180 Degree Rule – if there’s one argument on the set with a repeat-offender status…
Continuity Editing – When Shots Don’t Match
What could be a frightful continuity error for a newbie editor, is a fresh challenge for a pro editor to solve – focus on the eyes….
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