Docu Edit

Explore the detail and nuance of editorial decisions that make the art of documentary so distinct from sheer documentation. Beyond the technical skills of an editor lies the challenge to build a narrative and tell an enticing story. After reviewing and discussing a wide range of documentary clips, explore essential concepts such as pacing, scene structure, and layering sound, images and text. Then use this heightened understanding of documentary craft to cut together a short piece with provided footage. You’ll review and discuss with your fellow students and see the resulting array of styles and filmic points of view.

This is a Post-Production workshop at the Extensions level.

Topics include:

• Editing Structures
• Approaches to Editing
• Sample Edit Project
• Organizing and Managing Media
• Screening Footage and Pulling Selects
• First Assembly to “Radio” Cut
• Rough to Fine Cut

Prerequisite(s):

This is not a software-specific workshop. Fluency and the ability to work independently in one of the non-linear editing softwares listed in Materials below is required.

Materials: 

All you need to bring is yourself! Each student will be equipped with a 27-inch iMac with 5K retina display running Avid Media Composer 2018, Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2019, DaVinci Resolve 15, and Final Cut Pro X 10.4.4. Personal equipment is not permitted.

Note:

The price of workshop includes a one year DCTV Membership giving you access to equipment rentals, post production facilities, and discounts on workshops and events.