Then, after a short introduction to the major NLEs (nonlinear editing applications), she edits two projects: a short narrative film and a documentary-style piece with interview and B-roll. The course explores each project in a broad sense, showing proper workflow from start to finish, but draws on specific lessons from the beginning of the course.

Topics include:

• Exploring an editor's role in storytelling
• Understanding film grammar
• Learning when to follow and when to break editing "rules"
• Exploring shot and lens movement, as well as timing and pacing
• Getting to know video editing software
• Editing narrative scenes
• Editing documentaries
• Looking at the role of sound design, effects, and color correction
• Next steps for training and development

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