Art of Documentary Editing

Editing Essential Series

 

 

 

This five-day hands-on workshop taught by Mewshop owner Josh Apter, explores  techniques of documentary editing - from the creative decisions that make a good story great, to established workflow methods for picture and sound that every editor should know.

 

During the week there will be screenings and deconstruction of clips from a wide range of non-fiction genres.  Students will cut a number of exercises using real footage from real documentaries - looking at how editing can affect character and story, and create or alter reality.  There will be frequent screening and critique of each other's work.

 

You'll also learn proven methods of media management for long-form projects, effective approaches to structure and storytelling, and basic principles of sound design geared towards cleaning up an edit for festivals and broadcast.

 

Students are welcome to take material from the class to use on their reels.

 

The April 2009 Workshop features Editor Anand Kamalakar and Director Beth Toni Kruvant from the award winning feature Heart of Stone.  They will lead an in-depth discussion of their editing process, including structure, character and distribution strategy. For more information on the film click here.

 

 

This course is specific to anyone with FCP/Avid experience interested in learning editing techniques specific to documentary and reality television.

 

Prerequisite

Students may edit in either Avid or Final Cut Pro, but a working knowledge of editing is expected.  NOTE:  This is not a course in how to edit on Final Cut Pro or Avid, however students may enroll in a certified Avid or FCP class prior to the Art of Documentary class and receive a 10% discount on both classes.

Cost: $1195