The Grammar of Documentary Editing in Training on DFGDocs

The Grammar of Documentary Editing

When:
Wednesday 2 July 2008
10am - 6pm

Where:
DFG, London

Part of the Final Cut Pro Editing Week, click here for more details

This day will work by detailed analysis of film clips, and will examine the grammar of documentary editing across several genres, including arts documentary, constructed drama - documentaries, historical documentaries, although principally focusing on the language of cinema verite filmmaking.

The course will demonstrate how the material is constructed by using rhythm, pace and sequencing to get the best out of your story.

The day will cover:

Structure and creating a narrative thread.
Films without interviews.
Films without commentary.
Fly on the wall.
Creating a story through images and sound.
How to create a sequence, scene and rhythm.
How to condense and cut a sequence.
How to create a seemingly naturally continuous scene.
Building layers of sound/ music/ voiceover.
Using certain types of shot to create a rhythm.
How to use cut-aways and reaction shots.

The tutor will use documentary material to illustrate topics addressed during the day and demonstrate editorial decisions made.

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

The day will end with a question and answer session where participants will be able to put any unresolved queries to the tutor.

Previous Tutors include: Steve Stevenson
Steve has produced and directed films for the BBC, Channel 4 and National Geographic, but works mainly as an editor. He gained a degree in Fine Arts before attending the National Film & Television School. As well as editing, he has a strong background in Film Research, collaborating with David Byrne on the ground-breaking Talking Heads film Once In A Lifetime for the opening season of Channel 4, and vast and complex productions like LWT ‘s five-day studio recreation of The Trial Of Lee Harvey Oswald. His editing work ranges across observational films, long-form documentaries and drama docs.

Want to learn more on the practical side of editing? Then book the whole FCP Week, see here for details.

If you're not already a full DFG member click here to check out what you're missing.

How much:
Freelance DFG members £135 + VAT
Freelance non- members £150 + VAT
Corporate rate: £300 + VAT

To book your place, call Laura or Jenny on +44 (0)20 7249 6600 or email training[at]dfgdocs[dot]com

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