Fundamentals of Post-Production

If the negative comes alive in the darkroom, then a film comes alive in the edit bay. There is a lot an editor must know to keep organized and hold onto the director’s creative vision. In addition, a videographer with knowledge of how the footage will be cut and assembled will be a much stronger shooter. In this class you will jump into the art of editing your work, exploring the tools, workflows and practice of editing.

• Sound & Marketing
• To learn the paramount importance of sound in any video production and why you should consider editing trailers and teasers.
• Editing
• This session will be a presentation of a general overview of editing. Topics include the basics of importing, organizing, color correcting, grading, rendering and outputting shots.
• Workflow
• We will learn how and when to hire an editor who understands and complements the director’s vision. We will also explore how to effectively communicate during the editing phase.
• Key Considerations
• We will discuss how to manage rough footage, and streamline processes through the traditional steps of video post-production. We will also look into some recommendations for hardware and software equipment.
• Color
• Learning how to enhance a story through color effects, and the magic of color to manipulate the viewer.