Editing and Visual Effects

Film editing is the process of preparing existing motion and sound footage for finalized publication and distribution. As such, it is an essential part of the process of filmmaking and requires expertise and creativity. The editor plays a dynamic role in film production, and the visual effects editor plays an equally dynamic role.  This emphasis focuses on both editing and VFX, and also includes work in sound design – another key component of post production in filmmaking.

An editor must creatively choose the correct timing and placement for scenes and shots in the project. The editor must have the knowledge of many different variables in film production, and must have the ability to utilize the correct industry standard editing equipment. This includes a high understanding of computer systems, specific computer software, and experience with on-set tools.

The College seeks to give the film student emphasizing in editing a calculated approach to learning the medium. All bases will be covered so that the student will have the correct training and confidence to begin a career in media editing.

Sound plays a part on-set and in the editing process. Not only are there career opportunities in sound but also the editor is relied upon to be with a project through the sound design and mix. Thus, the College includes sound courses in its editing emphasis.

All Editing-VFX emphasis students must take Editing Theory & Practice Lab and Production Sound.

Required

Additionally, each student who chooses to emphasize Editing-VFX must take:

(F124A) Editing: Non-Fiction (using Final Cut Pro)
(F120A) Editing:  The Narrative Film (using Avid)
(F141A) Sound Design Basics (using Pro Tools)
(F125) Assistant Editing Essentials
(F217A) Editing:  From Dailies to Rough Cut (Final Cut)
(F222) Editing:  Mastering the Scene: (Avid) 

Electives

In addition, each Editing-VFX emphasis student must take three (3) of the following:

(F234) VFX Production for the 21st Century
(F218) DVD Studio Pro/Motion
(F225) Editing Reality (Final Cut Pro)
(F420A) Editing the Feature Film 1,2,3 (Avid)
(F242A) Sound Design Aesthetics
(F342A) Sound Design to Final Mix
(F146) Intro to 3-D Animation (MAYA)
(GH226) Advanced 3-D Animation (MAYA)
(F175) After Effects
(GH145) Digital Graphics 1: Photoshop
(GH245) Digital Graphics 2:  Illustrator & FLASH
(F265) Color Timing 1
(F365) Color Timing 2
(F221) Post Production Process
(F131) Documentary Production Workshop
(F133A) The Studio Production:  Filming on Film
(F144) Scoring Your Soundtrack
(GH113) Music Appreciation and Analysis
(GN120) Fundamentals of Music Science
(GH109) Music History 

Required

(F120A) Editing:  The Narrative Film
(F124A) Editing:  Non-Fiction
(F125) Assistant Editing Essentials
(F141A) Sound Design Basics
(V209) Non-Fiction TV Production
(F217A) Editing:  From Dailies to Rough Cut or Editing:  Mastering the Scene
(V330) CCH: The TV Series (or approved equivalent if course not sufficiently offered) 

Electives

Additionally, students must take three (3) from the list of electives for Cinema Majors PLUS one (1) of the following:

(V235) Reality TV Production
(F225) Editing:  Reality (cannot double for Cinema elective)
(F315) Navigating New Media
(F317) Production for New Media
(F320) Viral Video Unleasehed
(V118) TV Commercial Production
(V207) TV Documentary Production
(V325) Broadcast Practicum