Making the Cut: Editing Digital Video

3 units

This course introduces students to video editing: reducing hours of recorded video to compelling moments and creatively weaving together the best parts to attract and hold viewers. Students will use supplied video material to learn how to guide the viewer's attention, build suspense, and inform the audience. We will also learn tricks to fix common mistakes made in the field and explore higher-level production methods (e.g., color correction, picture-in-a-picture technique) to achieve a professional look. By the end of the course, students will be proficient in making simple edits to create the equivalent of a basic short narrated video package or promotional video. Students will also learn to improve their videography skills by seeing what works in the editing suite.