Course Details

 

Editing Six-Week Intensive: Final Cut Pro to Avid

 

X34.9240 / $5,250
FALL 2009
Continuing Education: Film, Video and Broadcasting

 

Earn your Certificate in Editing with this comprehensive program of study. This intensive covers Final Cut Pro and Avid Media Composer—the dominant digital editing software. Explore the art and craft of editing as well as the principles related to the post-production phase of any project. Lectures address traditional narrative versus experimental modes of editing and professional business practices. Become proficient with hands-on training in Final Cut Pro and Avid including audio and motion graphics functions through interfaces with other software such as Pro Tools, After Effects, Photoshop, and DVD Studio Pro.

Students may enroll in the first two weeks, the last four weeks, or all six weeks.

PROGRAM DETAILS
Meets Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

AREAS COVERED

Weeks One and Two
Final Cut Pro
October 12-23, 2009
  • Extensive training in digital editing with Final Cut Pro.
  • Basic commands, setting up and building a timeline, cut options, audio and mix functions.
  • Intermediate functions including sound editing, titling, and motion graphics.
Weeks Three Through Six
Pro-Tools, After Effects, and Avid
October 26-November 20, 2009
  • The art and craft of editing.
  • Learn the industry standard, Avid Media Composer.
  • Traditional narrative versus experimental modes of editing.
  • Post-production professional business practices.
Six-Week Intensive
October 12-November 20, 2009

FACULTY

  • Ben Brown, founder, Mad Scientist Sound and Picture; editor, nationally aired television programs and commercials.
  • Matthew Mallinson, editor, director/producer, founder, NYAVID User group; Chameleon Street, winner, Grand Jury prize, Sundance Film Festival; Joker's Wild, winner, Best Mystery, Los Angeles HG Film Festival
  • Tim Anderson, digital audio effects editor and Foley walker and editor, Splash Studios.
  • Mike Furth, editor and post-production supervisor, "Iconoclasts: Season 3" documentary series for Radical Media/Sundance Channel.

 

This course is applicable toward:


Related Subject Areas: Film Production, Post-Production, Digital Video Production, Editing (Film & Television)

 

 

 

Section 1

 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
October 12 - November 20

 

30 Sessions

Instructor: Timothy Anderson   Eric Eiser   Matthew Mallinson  
Location: Washington Square

 

 

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