Know Your Craft

Straight "A"s - Apple. Avid. Adobe.

"My advice to aspiring editors is this: learn Avid, learn Final Cut Pro, learn After Effects." Michael Tronik - Editor, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Scent of a Woman

Here’s the scenario – You’re up for this great editing job. They love you in the interview – you’re into all the same movies. Just one thing; the job’s on Avid. You only know Final Cut Pro.  Thanks anyway.

If this happens once, it’s too much.

In this competitive landscape, editors who know the industry standards, Avid, Final Cut Pro and After Effects, are miles ahead of the rest. And the fact is - FCP and Avid are strikingly similar editing programs. We’ll take you through each one, working with various projects to illustrate their distinct strengths and nuances. Because you need to know both, at Manhattan Edit Workshop, you will learn both.

NEW! The best class just got even better. Besides the industry leading editing programs, Mewshop has found that more and more, jobs require working knowledge of  After Effects. In response to this demand we have added two days of After Effects training to our signature workshop.  When you leave Mewshop, you will have the tools you need to compete in the job market.

DVD Studio Pro

DVD production is a valuable tool to every working editor. That’s why we’ve added DVD Studio Pro instruction to every Six Week Intensive. After your projects are finished, you will learn the basics of DVD Studio Pro – menu creation, importing your project, and final authoring.

Get Reel

One of the most valuable things you will get from your time at Manhattan Edit Workshop is your own professional DVD reel. Built from your in-class work, this reel is a showcase of scenes that represent your talent. It’s your resume and your calling card – your best foot forward for getting your foot in the door.