DC 220 Editing I
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Summary
DC 220 is an introduction to editing. The edit software chosen for this instruction is Adobe Premiere Pro CC. The course will focus on the technical and creative fundamentals with which an editor needs to be familiar. These concepts are universal and can be applied when cutting on any other edit software in use today. This course is a combination of discussions, demonstrations, readings, and hands-on editing.
Texts
Adobe Premiere Pro CC Classroom in a Book (2014 Release)
Publisher: Peachpit 2014
ISBN-10: 0-321-91938-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-321-91938-0
In the Blink of an Eye (Revised 2nd Edition)
Author: Walter Murch
Publisher: Silman-James Pr; 2 Revised edition (August 1, 2001)
ISBN-10: 1879505622
ISBN-13: 978-1879505629
Grading
Participation 15%
Editing Assignments 50% (5 assignments 10% each)
Final Editing Project 20%
Written Exams 15% (2 at 7.5% each)
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course other than a desire to learn and an eagerness to participate in class
Course Objectives
Knowledge of the technical and creative basics of video editorial
Proficiency in the use of Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2014
Knowledge of related applications used in a post-production workflow such as audio mix, color correction, and encoding
Development of a personal editing style
Required Supplies
1 500GB or 1 TB external hard drive with USB3 and/or Thunderbolt ports for storing project data files and media assets.
1 USB flash drive for project data file backup
Headphones for use when working in the lab
All class exercises and home assignments deal with projects and media stored on a hard drive. All hard drives fail! Hardware problems are not acceptable as an excuse for late submissions so back up all projects & all media on a secondary hard drive.
Do not leave your projects on the lab computer.
Mon 1/5 - Introductions, Syllabus, Assignments & Final Project, Required Supplies, Textbooks, Premiere Overview.
Wed 1/7 - Quick overview of edit workflow. Edit Assignment 1: Begin
Mon 1/12 - Project Set-Up. Importing and organizing media. Edit Assignment 1: Screen & critique
Wed 1/14 - Screening and logging. A-Roll and B-Roll. Edit Assignment 2: Begin
Mon 1/19 - Refine edit, trim tools. Music. Edit Assignment 2: Screen & critique
Wed 1/21 - Crafting the story structure. Audio Editing. Edit Assignment 3: Begin
Mon 1/26 - Working with still images, titles, and effects. Edit Assignment 3: Screen & critique
Wed 1/28 - Sharing and exporting. Codecs and wrappers. Edit Assignment 4: Begin
Mon 2/02 - Final Project discussion. Walter Murch 1. Multicam editing. Edit Assignment 4: Screen & critique
Wed 2/04 - Written Exam - Premiere Pro CC, CIAB Chapters 1-9. Edit Assignment 5: Begin
Mon 2/09 - Creative Suite Introduction. Walter Murch 2. Edit Assignment 5: Screen & critique
Wed 2/11 - Guest Speaker: Producing/Directing, discussion and Q & A. Final Project Decision
Mon 2/16 - Guest Speaker: Color Correction, discussion and Q & A. Basic color correction technique
Wed 2/18 - Guest Speaker: Audio Mixing, discussion and Q & A. Audio clean up technique
Mon 2/23 - Guest Speaker: Music Composing, discussion and Q & A. Basic composing technique
Wed 2/25 - Guest Speaker: Motion Effects, discussion and Q & A. Basic effects technique
Mon 3/02 - Final Project edit
Wed 3/04 - Final Project edit
Mon 3/09 - Final Project screen and critique
Wed 3/11 - Final Project re-edit and delivery
This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.
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