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Editing
The NMFI editing track is designed for emerging picture editors with experience in Final Cut Pro looking for advanced training in the techniques and aesthetics of editing feature films. The art of editing challenges the practitioner to see the spectrum of creative possibilities within the narrative and to apply editorial choice to further advance and help shape the director’s intention. This six-month immersion into professional editing focuses on storytelling through structure, image, juxtaposition, rhythm, pacing, creating optimal performances and developing an editorial style.
Students are offered a comprehensive curriculum through full-time classroom instruction, screenings, demonstrations and hands-on non-linear digital editing in both Final Cut Pro and Avid combining art and technique, critical analysis and peer review. Students will explore the director/editor and producer/editor relationships and the fundamentals of post-production including sound fx, music, CGI, Foley, ADR and rerecording with an emphasis on the role of the editor from principal photography through delivery of the completed picture.
Throughout the program the NMFI brings together students from all four disciplines for professional workshops by guest lecturers working inside the business. These industry experts conduct informal seminars that reveal behind-the-scenes insights and offer instructive and entertaining stories from the trenches. Past guests have included: Editor Steve Kemper, Cinematographer Amy Vincent, Screenwriter/Producer Kirk Ellis, Writer/Director Keith Gordon and Composer Dave Grusin to name a few.
Working in a professional setting, each NMFI editor collaborates with an NMFI producer/director team on all aspects of the post-production of a 10 to 15-minute Super 16 or High Definition film. NMFI editors are responsible for working with the team to realize the artistic vision within the scope of a real schedule and budget.
In addition to editing their short film project, editors continue to meet as a class to further advance their knowledge of editing theory and practice and to screen and critique each other works-in-progress leading up to the final NMFI screening of the program’s completed works.
Successful NMFI editors will complete the program with a reel in hand and the skills necessary to launch a professional career as an Editor.
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