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INDEXDocumentary editing courses in London that concentrate on teaching technique rather than teaching the software.
9 years, 6 months ago - Theo Wallis
My initial though on this is that a course on the technique of editing a specific genre of film doesn't exist because the only way to learn is to do it but I'd like to see if there are any other opinions on why I can't seem to find a course that offers this. Most editing courses I see teach you a specific piece of software rather that the techniques needed to be a competent editor. Thoughts very much appreciated, thank you.
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9 years, 6 months ago - Sue Carpenter
Have a look at editing stage 3/advanced at the City Lit in Holborn. I think that is aimed at developing your skills and you work on your own project . I've done a couple of courses with Lily and she's very rigorous about story and structure.
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9 years, 6 months ago - Susi Arnott
Look to see where Catalin Brylla is working at the moment. I've not taken any of his courses, but he cut a doc I shot a few years back and did a lovely job. Seems to have been developing a thoughtful approach to the meanings and cultural aspects of editing as much as the (nonetheless important) IT and workflow stuff. On the road ior I'd
Response from 9 years, 6 months ago - Susi Arnott SHOW
9 years, 6 months ago - Susi Arnott
... search myself; great question!
Response from 9 years, 6 months ago - Susi Arnott SHOW
9 years, 6 months ago - Gareth Bowler
Check out 'inside the edit' https://insidetheedit.com the guy who does it was on Indy film hustle podcast explaining it, it's exactly what you want! There are a few taster tutorials on vimeo
Response from 9 years, 6 months ago - Gareth Bowler SHOW
9 years, 6 months ago - Ian Bellinger
I echo Sue Carpenter's advice about City Lit and stage 3 editing. I have done that course myself and found it extremely useful. It may not be exactly what you are looking for as it is not so much a course about specific techniques, but more about narrative construction.
http://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/digital-video-editing-stage-3
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9 years, 6 months ago - Theo Wallis
Thanks so much guys for your replies, I know about InsideTheEdit and it does look like just what I want. I think I may go with this if I can't find a short course which involves attending a lecture. I like the City Lit course as a second option, did not know about this course. Many thanks!
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9 years, 6 months ago - Yah-wan McClelland Scott
I'm on a similar quest and recently stumbled upon this opportunity: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/storytelling-in-the-documentary-edit-march-19th20th-2016-tickets-19887622414?aff=es2
Response from 9 years, 6 months ago - Yah-wan McClelland Scott SHOW
9 years, 6 months ago - Theo Wallis
Thanks! This is something I hadn't seen and it looks like what I'm after, cheers!
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9 years, 5 months ago - Stephen Barton-King
I'm enrolled with insidetheedit and it's a worthwhile adventure, I highly recommend!!
Response from 9 years, 5 months ago - Stephen Barton-King SHOW