Learning outcomes
- Basic knowledge of editing technics based on traditional and contemporary filmmaking practices.
- Ability to understand, through analysis and application, the goals of editing such as narrative clarity, the plot, the rhythm, the aesthetics, the significance of the sound etc.
- Ability to develop their own visual perception and make sense of their editing work
- The ability to produce an audiovisual work through editing techniques.
- Ability to critically support their work and their editing choices.
General Competences
- Research, analyse and synthesize data and information, using the apropriate technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Decision making
- Autonomous work
- Teamwork
- Working in an international environment
- Exercise of criticism and self-criticism
- Project design and management . Encouraging diversity and multiculturalism
- Showing social, professional and ethical responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues
- Promote free, creative and inductive thinking
Course Outline
THEORY
- History of editing. Basic principles
- Continuity Editing Techniques
- Linear Editing – Classical Hollywood Style
- Cross cutting/ Parallel Editing
- Russian formalism editing theory
- Nonlinear Narrative
- Contemporary Editing Techniques
- Film Grammar
- Space / Time Montage
- Story, plot, mood and rhythm
PRACTICE PART OF THS COURSE
Through the practice part of the course students will have the opportunity to experiment through editing techniques in order to create their own video work:
Practical application of theories of
- Post-production workflow. Technical parameters of digital video.
- Video and Audio editing techniques with professional editing software*
- Continuity Editing Techniques
- Nonlinear Editing Techniques
- Contemporary Editing Techniques
- Visual rhythm and music
- Color correction and grading
- Basic visual effects
- Sound design, mixing and special sound effects
- Titles and graphics
- Professional delivery formats
*editing software. (Adobe Premiere. Davinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Avid media composer)
**software of editing sound Audacity, Reaper, Audition, Samplitude X, Fairlight
* /** Depending on market conditions and availability
RECOMMENDED BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Bellantoni, P. (2005). If It’s Purple, Someone’s Gonna Die: The Power of Color in Visual Storytelling, Focal Press
- Murch, W. (1992). Coppola, F.F., In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing, Silman James Press
- Patel M. (2009).The Digital Visual Effects Studio The Artists and Their Work Revealed, Clock and Flame Studios, Toronto
- Riley, R. (2008). Audio Editing with Adobe Audition, PC Publishing Villain, D. ( 1991) Le montage au cinema, Cah Cinema
- Adobe Premiere Manual
- Davinci Resolve Reference Manual