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
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1. The Editor’s Role
Introduction to the Post Production process, the roles involved, and the responsibilities of each contributor…
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2. Post Production Workflow
The workflow through post-production; ingesting and logging, rough cut, fine cut, titling, picture lock, soundtrack…
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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…
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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…
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5. Three Pitfalls of the Editor
Three common pitfalls to which the editor can become the victim and how to avoid them…
Editing Support Articles
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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…
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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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