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Editing Techniques and Tips

Instructor: Kelly Korzan
Level I \ Duration 9:44 \ Released Jan 25, 2012

This course goes over some non software-specific editing tips and techniques that can give your video that professional 'edge'. 


About the Instructor

Kelly Korzan

Kelly Korzan is Head of Training for NYVS. She has taught video journalism all over the world including BBC England, Dutch Public Television, WKRN in San Diego, KRON in San Francisco and most recently for the Travel Channel Academy. She has also been an editor for over 15 years in New York and LA. Some of her credits include the Emmy Award winning "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" for Bravo, PBS's acclaimed reality series "Frontier House", MTV's "True Life", and the "5 Takes" series for the Travel Channel.


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