Course Description
Development and practice of editing theory and style and the planning and sequence of efficient post-production workflow. An analysis of the evolution of editing aesthetics in the planning and visualization of moving pictures in preproduction, production, and postproduction.
Athena Title
Post Production I
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
This is a course that will train students to logically analyze the construction of moving pictures. The class will also cover the practical application of editorial techniques that can be used for effective visual storytelling. Students will apply these skills through the operation of Non-Linear Editing Systems.
Topical Outline
I. Editing Theory: An exploration of the close aesthetic relationship between editing, directing, and story. II. Non-Linear Editing (NLE): An analysis of the technology, technique, and process of non-linear editing. Special emphasis on formats, software, and the components of an NLE. III. Importing, Transferring, and Capturing: Loading footage from the camera onto the editing system’s hard drives. Special emphasis on resolution, codecs, flash memory cards, and SSD’s. IV. Media File Management: Examination and practice of the proper labeling and retrieval of media. Special emphasis on source media files, master clips, bin management, and playlists. V. Creating and Editing Sequences: Discussion and hands-on exercises with the editing interface and timeline. Special emphasis on the record monitor, program monitor, media browser, marking clips, and putting them on the timeline and other keyboard functions. VI. Sound Editing: Discussion and practical application of the powerful tools available to the editor to edit and mix sound in an NLE. Special emphasis on working with audio tracks, audio levels, audio transitions and filters, and maintaining sync. VII. Video Effects: Analysis and practical application of digital effects, plug ins, compositing, computer-generated imagery, text, graphics, and effects. Special emphasis on layers, alpha channels and keys, speed effects, scale, orientation, distortion, and other image effects and controls.
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