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The History of Film and Video Editing

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An introduction to the history of film and video editing, including both essential editing techniques and evolving technology.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
1. A History of Film Editing
  • Early photography and film: Before editing
  • The pioneers: First days of film editing
  • Film language is born: Continuity editing and montage theory
  • The age of sound emerges
  • Establishing and breaking standards of editing
  • Further evolution of editing techniques
2. The Technology of Film and Video Editing
  • Advancements in film editing technology and technique
  • Video enters the picture
  • The digital era emerges: The age of the NLE
  • Understanding how the past has shaped the present and future
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Ashley Kennedy

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