This comprehensive course breaks down the essential duties and technical challenges that Assistant Editors encounter when working on both scripted and unscripted productions. Through a combination of expert lectures, detailed demonstrations, and practical hands-on exercises using DaVinci Resolve software, students gain the knowledge needed to excel in their role. The curriculum addresses codec selection during import and linking procedures, effective project organization strategies, grouping and assembly techniques, multicam workflows, and much more. Additionally, students explore the professional career trajectory of an Assistant Editor, learning industry best practices and strategies for achieving success in this demanding position.
Objectives
Upon completion of this class, students will be able to:
- Create and format a new project for offline editing
- Identify external projects and various project formats
- Map keyboards and design custom workspaces
- Manage media assets effectively
- Ingest, link, and transcode footage appropriately
- Create proxy media and understand proxy workflow processes
- Organize projects using bins, folders, and metadata systems
- Modify clips and group footage, including multicam techniques
- Review and apply basic editing techniques and tools
- Synchronize audio and modify audio channels
- Use the sound panel effectively
- Create custom transitions and custom Motion Graphics Templates
- Transition offline edits to online workflows
- Execute up-res, decompose, mixdown, and relink media operations
- Output and export sequences and complete projects
- Troubleshoot and resolve major technical problems
- Understand shared storage systems and collaboration
- Develop the professional mindset for career advancement
Audience: This class is designed for professional editors, assistant editors, post-production coordinators, and multimedia producers
Prerequisites:
- Completion of DR101 DaVinci Resolve Essentials or equivalent practical experience
- Proficiency with Windows or Macintosh operating systems
- Background in video production or post-production work is recommended
