Editor
An editor’s portfolio will be focused on the post-production stage more than most other roles. The main area of focus will be the pacing and rhythm of the final film, and making sure the cut effectively communicates to the audience. Focus in the commentary should be on pacing and narrative rhythm, the creation of tension, as well as editing styles (continuity or montage) and the effects of specific edits (straight cuts, dissolves, fades in and fades out) in terms of narrative purpose. The commentary should be focused on creativity and creation of narrative, mood, and atmosphere rather than discussing how the editor dealt with mistakes. It may be necessary to discuss how the editor used editing to cope with problems that occurred in the shoot. Evidence for the role of editor in this assessment task might involve (but is not limited to) the following:
Pre-production
• Test shoots using different focal lengths, camera placement, and so on • Evidence of planning with the cinematographer on shot types to help editing • Influences of editing from films you have seen—name the editor • Notations on storyboards to plan a rough edit plan or pre- visualization • Researching the editing program necessary for the specific production |
Production
• Evidence of collating rushes from the filming, labeling and storing the footage to enable an organized edit process |
Post-production
• Evidence of discussions with the director and justification for choices • Test edits • Evidence of continued contribution with director • Before/after evidence using screenshots of your editing software • Before/after evidence of colour correction or special effects (such as screenshots of various stages of development) • Consideration of how your film could have been improved (without blaming equipment or other people involved) |
Inspiration:
Best Film Editing Sequences of All-Time: Film editing could be called 'film construction' and has been regarded by many as the 'invisible' art behind some of the greatest motion picture sequences of all time. Film editing is a skilled art - the selection and integration of a sequence of shots taken from thousands of feet of film to establish a structure, tempo, mood or style.
The 10 best edited films of all time - according to Hollywood Editors
12 Secrets of Film Editors
Interview with Michael Kahn
Interview with Alan Edward Bell
Interview with Alan Edward Bell (2)
Interview with Lee Smith
Interview with Thelma Schoonmaker
Best Film Editing Sequences of All-Time: Film editing could be called 'film construction' and has been regarded by many as the 'invisible' art behind some of the greatest motion picture sequences of all time. Film editing is a skilled art - the selection and integration of a sequence of shots taken from thousands of feet of film to establish a structure, tempo, mood or style.
The 10 best edited films of all time - according to Hollywood Editors
12 Secrets of Film Editors
Interview with Michael Kahn
Interview with Alan Edward Bell
Interview with Alan Edward Bell (2)
Interview with Lee Smith
Interview with Thelma Schoonmaker
Tasks and Activities
Horror edit - Framelines Interactive Editing Project! Download the clips and edit the scene together however you want.
http://framelines.tv/modules/news/article.php?storyid=167
PLEASE remember to add appropriate credits (as listed on the site) and tag Framelines if uploading to social media.
Colour Grading -
Tech Tip - https://vimeo.com/197051572
Framelines Interactive Editing Project! Download the clips and edit the scene together! This one is not only about cutting the shots together, but also manipulating the colour, which in turn should shape how the viewers perceive the scene.
http://framelines.tv/modules/news/article.php?storyid=185
PLEASE remember to add appropriate credits (as listed on the site) and tag Framelines if uploading to social media.
Match Cut - Framelines Interactive Editing Project! For this interactive tutorial, the aim is to cut on matching points of action. This footage has several natural places to practice cutting on motion and match cutting. We also recommend doing your own sound design. The tricky part is avoiding parts of the takes where you might see mistakes.
http://framelines.tv/modules/news/article.php?storyid=189
PLEASE remember to add appropriate credits (as listed on the site) and tag Framelines if uploading to social media.
Mutlicam Editing - Framelines Interactive Editing Project! Here you will find the links to download clips that you can download and edit in multicam mode to create your own music video. There is an acoustic blues song or an instrumental jazz piece. There is a visual slate on each track to synchronize the 4 video tracks.Everyone has permission to download and use these clips, edit them and post them back online, as long as you post the credits.
https://vimeo.com/110045836
PLEASE remember to add appropriate credits (as listed on the site) and tag Framelines if uploading to social media.
Car Chase - Framelines interactive online editing exercise. Download all the footage and sound FX and create your own edit of a Car Chase. Use the clips we are providing to create your very own unique action scene, using your own editing software. There are a million ways to take the same footage and put it together. Feel free and show us your edit!
http://framelines.tv/modules/news/article.php?storyid=111
PLEASE remember to add appropriate credits (as listed on the site) and tag Framelines if uploading to social media.
L-Cuts / Split Edits - Framelines Interactive Editing Project! The goal is to edit the scene using L-Cuts also known as Split Edits, as explained here.
http://framelines.tv/modules/news/article.php?storyid=179
PLEASE remember to add appropriate credits (as listed on the site) and tag Framelines if uploading to social media.
Horror edit - Framelines Interactive Editing Project! Download the clips and edit the scene together however you want.
http://framelines.tv/modules/news/article.php?storyid=167
PLEASE remember to add appropriate credits (as listed on the site) and tag Framelines if uploading to social media.
Colour Grading -
Tech Tip - https://vimeo.com/197051572
Framelines Interactive Editing Project! Download the clips and edit the scene together! This one is not only about cutting the shots together, but also manipulating the colour, which in turn should shape how the viewers perceive the scene.
http://framelines.tv/modules/news/article.php?storyid=185
PLEASE remember to add appropriate credits (as listed on the site) and tag Framelines if uploading to social media.
Match Cut - Framelines Interactive Editing Project! For this interactive tutorial, the aim is to cut on matching points of action. This footage has several natural places to practice cutting on motion and match cutting. We also recommend doing your own sound design. The tricky part is avoiding parts of the takes where you might see mistakes.
http://framelines.tv/modules/news/article.php?storyid=189
PLEASE remember to add appropriate credits (as listed on the site) and tag Framelines if uploading to social media.
Mutlicam Editing - Framelines Interactive Editing Project! Here you will find the links to download clips that you can download and edit in multicam mode to create your own music video. There is an acoustic blues song or an instrumental jazz piece. There is a visual slate on each track to synchronize the 4 video tracks.Everyone has permission to download and use these clips, edit them and post them back online, as long as you post the credits.
https://vimeo.com/110045836
PLEASE remember to add appropriate credits (as listed on the site) and tag Framelines if uploading to social media.
Car Chase - Framelines interactive online editing exercise. Download all the footage and sound FX and create your own edit of a Car Chase. Use the clips we are providing to create your very own unique action scene, using your own editing software. There are a million ways to take the same footage and put it together. Feel free and show us your edit!
http://framelines.tv/modules/news/article.php?storyid=111
PLEASE remember to add appropriate credits (as listed on the site) and tag Framelines if uploading to social media.
L-Cuts / Split Edits - Framelines Interactive Editing Project! The goal is to edit the scene using L-Cuts also known as Split Edits, as explained here.
http://framelines.tv/modules/news/article.php?storyid=179
PLEASE remember to add appropriate credits (as listed on the site) and tag Framelines if uploading to social media.
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