Film Editing Through Narrative Structure
This program builds editing skills from the ground up. You'll work with real footage, learn professional software, and develop an approach to storytelling that connects with viewers. The curriculum balances technical training with creative development across 12 weeks.
How the Program Works
The learning path is structured to build skills progressively. Each phase addresses specific techniques while connecting to the overall narrative approach.
Software Fundamentals
Learn the interface, tools, and workflow of professional editing software. You'll organize footage, understand timelines, and create your first cuts.
Pacing and Rhythm
Study how timing affects emotional response. You'll analyze scene structure, practice cutting for rhythm, and control viewer attention through edit decisions.
Sound Design
Audio carries half the storytelling weight. This phase covers dialogue editing, music selection, sound effects, and mixing for cohesive audio landscapes.
Final Project
Apply everything in a complete edit from raw footage to finished piece. You'll receive detailed feedback and refine your work through multiple revisions.
Focus on Practical Skills
Each lesson uses actual project footage. You won't work with hypothetical scenarios or sample files that don't reflect real editing challenges.
The program emphasizes decisions you'll face in professional work: managing long takes, fixing technical issues, working within time constraints, and maintaining story coherence when footage doesn't match your initial plan.
Software proficiency develops through repeated practice with professional tools. You'll learn:
- Keyboard shortcuts and efficient navigation methods
- Media management and organization systems
- Color correction and grading fundamentals
- Export settings for different platforms and requirements
Story structure comes through in editing choices. Sessions cover:
- Building tension through shot selection and pacing
- Maintaining continuity across scenes
- Using transitions to guide emotional tone
- Creating montages that compress time effectively
Every assignment includes structured feedback. Instructors evaluate technical execution and narrative effectiveness, then suggest specific improvements.
You'll revise work based on this input, developing the ability to assess your own edits objectively and make targeted refinements.
What You Gain from This Program
Portfolio Development
Complete the program with 4-6 finished edits demonstrating different styles and techniques. These pieces show your range to potential clients or employers.
Instructor Access
Live sessions provide direct interaction with working editors. Ask questions about specific challenges, get feedback on technique, and learn from their professional experience.
Flexible Scheduling
Sessions run multiple times per week at different hours. Recordings are available if you miss a live session, and assignment deadlines accommodate work schedules.
Software Training
The curriculum covers DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro. You'll understand the strengths of each platform and develop transferable skills that apply to other editing tools.
Peer Collaboration
Work alongside other students at similar skill levels. You'll critique each other's projects, share techniques, and build connections with people pursuing similar goals.
Certification
Successful completion provides documentation of your training. This credential demonstrates structured learning and validates your technical foundation to potential clients.
Start Building Editing Skills
Enrollment is open for upcoming sessions. Choose between group learning with regular cohorts or private instruction adapted to your schedule and specific goals.