FCP Editing Week in Training on DFGDocs – The British Documentary Website

FCP Editing Week

When:
Mon 26 - Fri 30 April 2010
10am - 6pm

Where:
DFG, London

Early Bird Discount: Book before 9 April and save £150!

Our Final Cut Pro Editing Week covers the fundamentals of documentary editing, using industry relevant equipment, Final Cut Pro software and important areas such as preparing a project for the edit and the Grammar of Editing.

Pick and mix from three different workshops spanning five days, or combine them all for a full week of intensive editing training. Final Cut Pro Editing Week includes:

Final Cut Pro Editing Workshop: Introduction
Mon 26 April - Tues 27 April
The Grammar of Documentary Editing Masterclass
Wed 28 April
Final Cut Pro Editing Workshop: Intermediate
Thurs 29 April - Fri 30 April

Final Cut Pro Editing Week:

If you want a really intensive introduction to all the fundamentals of documentary editing and Final Cut Pro software then we recommend the five full days of our Final Cut Pro Editing Week to get you up to speed and familiar with broadcast standards.

Each participant will have their own Mac work station to ensure maximum hands on practice. LCD projection facilities also aid the learning process and guarantee clear and effective demonstrations so participants will leave with a confident grasp of the practical fundamentals of editing on FCP.

You'll be guided through essential elements of Final Cut Pro including:

non-linear systems;
hardware;
interface;
deck control;
capturing and digitizing;
working on timeline;
working with audio basic effects;
printing to tape.

Preparing to edit your film is an overlooked area. This element of the week focuses on how to log and organise your rushes and tapes, and effective methods of pre-selecting footage. You will also learn the advantages of undertaking a paper edit. The practical training offers advice and tips on how to work independently and with an editor, the best way to view rushes, creating and editing the script.

Whether working independently or with an editor you'll also have to think about other important tasks such as writing the commentary, finding the music, effects, animation, stock footage and archive material.

The grammar of documentary editing demonstrates the power of editing and how the story is fundamentally constructed in the cutting room, and not on the shoot.

Through detailed analysis of film clips, participants will examine the grammar of documentary editing across several genres and editorial decisions made. There will be a principal focus on the language of observational filmmaking. Topics also covered include: structure and creating a narrative thread; how to create a sequence, scene and rhythm; building layers of sound/ music/ voice - over; how to use cut-aways and reaction shots.

LCD projection facilities will aid the learning process and guarantee clear and effective demonstrations.

Participants will end the week having edited a finished sequence to broadcast standards. You are welcome to bring along your own material if desired or footage can be provided by DFG.

Early Bird Discount: Book before 9 April and save £150!

How much:
Freelance rate: £750 + VAT = £881.25
Corporate rate: £1250 + VAT = £1468.75

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To book your place call us on +44 (0)20 7249 6600 or email training@dfgdocs.com

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