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Grammar of Editing
Do you speak the language of the edit? This course is a lesson on the standard grammar of editing used by professionals, such as: pacing continuity, match cuts, jump cuts, transitions, close-ups.
Testimonials
"Now I understand how my video clips interact with one another on a storytelling/conceptual level." Jeremy - Pittsburgh, PA
About the Instructor
As a producer, writer, director, cinematographer, and editor; I am a genuine hybrid. Having filmed throughout the world, I have made pieces for the Travel Channel, Discovery Asia, MTV, Google Travel, Current TV, Fuji TV, ESPN, Match.com, Ford Models, Conde Naste, Lucent, Aviation Week, Asia Society, Idealist, Common Ground, and the Association of Schools for Public Health. My films have screened in dozens of film festivals including Sundance, Hot Docs, and the Manila International Film Festival.
Suggested Prerequisites
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| Introduction | Comments (0) | 0:25 | |
An introduction to the rules and guidelines of editing.
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| Pacing | Comments (0) | 2:06 | |
Francisco explains the meaning and importance of pacing.
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| Continuity | Comments (1) | 1:31 | |
Francisco teaches you the importance of continuity in editing.
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| Jump Cuts | Comments (1) | 1:51 | |
Francisco teaches you how and when to use jump cuts.
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| Match Cuts | Comments (1) | 1:08 | |
Fransisco teaches you how to make a proper match cut.
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| Transitions | Comments (2) | 1:46 | |
Francisco teaches you the proper way to use transitions.
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| Close Ups | Comments (2) | 1:28 | |
Fransisco teaches you the art of the close up.
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