Week by Week

Week One: Final Cut Basics

We’ll introduce the core concepts of film editing with Final Cut Pro.  In addition, we’ll explore the history of editing from early silent film to the most current editing techniques.

Week Two: Workflow with Final Cut Pro

Class will focus on real world exercises, followed by a field trip to Outpost Digital, the largest Final Cut Pro facility in country. To download a Final Cut Pro course outline of weeks One and Two, please click here.

Week Three: Avid Basics

We’ll introduce you to editing with the Avid Media Composer, and analyze the difference and similarities between the two systems. We’ll also study the technical knowledge every editor needs in the field.

Week Four: Workflow with Avid

We’ll apply week three’s Avid concepts to a start-to-finish exercise in scene editing. In addition, you’ll go to Splash Studios and learn about the intricacies of sound design for film. To download an Avid course outline of weeks Three and Four, please click here.

Week Five: Scene Work

You’ll start developing and editing your reel, while meeting with the Artist in Residence for a preliminary screening and critique of your work.

Week Six: Scene Work and DVD Studio Pro

You’ll finish and author your reel using DVD Studio Pro.  The Artist in Residence returns for an additional in-class screening and discussion, as well as an evening event at the Motion Picture Editors Guild.

 

 

* Field trips and Artists in Residence subject to availability.