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Film & TV · MS elective · 3 credit hours · 16 sessions

Post Production Computer Editing

“The edit is the final rewrite.” This course focuses on the narrative power of the cut. Students will learn the technical proficiency of Non-Linear Editing (NLE) systems like Adobe Premiere or DaVinci Resolve, while simultaneously studying the theory of montage. The curriculum covers pacing, rhythm, the “Kuleshov Effect,” and the technical deliverables required for cinema (DCP) and streaming platforms.

§ 01 By the end you can
  1. Master the interface of industry-standard NLEs (Premiere Pro / DaVinci Resolve)
  2. Apply editing theories: Continuity, Montage, and Parallel Editing
  3. Execute "Multi-Cam" editing workflows for dialogue and events
  4. Manage media: Proxies, codecs, and transcoding for performance
  5. Deliver final masters: Bitrates, Wrappers, and Loudness standards
§ 02 Sixteen sessions

The whole semester.

  1. 01The History of Editing: Moviola to Digital
  2. 02The NLE Interface & Project Organization
  3. 03Ingest & Transcoding: The Proxy Workflow
  4. 04The Rough Cut: Assembly & Structure
  5. 05Continuity Editing: The Invisible Cut
  6. 06Montage Theory: Juxtaposition of Meaning
  7. 07Multi-Camera Editing Techniques
  8. 08 · MidtermMidterm Examination
  9. 09Sound Design in the Edit: J & L Cuts
  10. 10Pacing & Rhythm: Cutting on Action
  11. 11Color Correction Basics for Editors
  12. 12Titles & Graphics: Essential Graphics Panel
  13. 13Effects & Transitions: When to use them
  14. 14Managing Feedback: The Revision Cycle
  15. 15Export & Delivery: Codecs & Containers
  16. 16Final Project: The Narrative Short Edit

Midterm around session 8. Final project briefed at session 8 or 9 and developed in stages until the juries.

§ 03 Final project

Final Project: The Narrative Short Edit

How it’s judged

Recommended reading
  1. In the Blink of an Eye by Walter Murch
  2. The Technique of Film Editing by Karel Reisz and Gavin Millar
  3. Art of the Cut by Steve Hullfish
  4. Adobe Premiere Pro Classroom in a Book
  5. The Lean Forward Moment by Norman Hollyn
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