This one-day workshop will inspire participants to think about storytelling from an editor’s perspective.
It is complementary to the Introduction to Editing with FCPX workshop that we run and it is recommended, though not essential, that participants attend this before hand.
This workshop is designed to help you confidently make decisions in order to create concise and powerful digital narrative.
How can you construct the most effective narrative from your raw material? What should you be concentrating on when building your story?
We will look at theoretical approaches and apply them to practical tips and tricks. We’ll also analyse scenes from documentaries, films and news pieces to illustrate effective and stale storytelling.
Topics covered:
• How does editing work?
• The “trick” of editing – misdirection
“The central secret of conjuring . . . is a manipulation of interest.”
(Henry Hay, The Amateur Magicians Handbook, 1972, p. 2)
• A look at the history of film editing theory and techniques
• How the audience tells your story
• The good, the bad and the ugly edit
• Emotion
• Setting objectives / Reviewing your material / Organising your edit
• Reading body language
• The importance of instituting a rhythm
• Perceptual blindness
• Using sound to your advantage
Trainer: Simon Ruben
Simon is an award winning freelance editor and video trainer with over eight years of broadcast experience across a range of genres.
He has designed and delivered popular courses for the Frontline Club since 2007 including Final Cut Pro, Compressor, DVDSP and Motion. He has also tailored courses for FT.com, Save The Children, Accenture, Medecins Sans Frontiers, LV, Soho Editors and the NUJ.
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]]>FCP X works with new paradigms from tapeless workflows. This two day workshop will guide you through this revolutionary new way of editing by taking you through an edit from start to finish.
We’ll look at how to import and organise your media, create a rough cut, trim and cut, add music/effects/titles and voice over, colour correct and export for multiple platforms.
Following on from the weekend will be a Storytelling for the Edit workshop that will help you to see storytelling from an editors perspective. This workshop is complementary, but not essential to the Introduction to Editing session.
Own laptops and editing media are optional, though desirable if you have access – we do not provide hardware or software in these workshops
Workflow
- Importing / transcoding files,
- Creating events,
- Keywords,
- Grouping clips
- Reviewing media,
- Marking.
Sequencing Clips
- Magnetic timeline,
- Adding clips to the timeline,
- Clip timing,
- Auditioning,
- Story lines and compound clips.
Adjusting Video
- Speed,
- Scaling,
- Cropping,
- Distorting,
- Keyframing.
- Text
Music & Audio
- Editing / Enhancement,
- Recording V/O
Effects
- Template effects,
- Adjusting effects.
- Colour correction,
- Auto balancing / matching colour,
- Manual correction.
Exporting
- Quicktime / Apple devices / Vimeo / Youtube,
- Compressor.
Trainer: Simon Ruben
Simon is an award winning freelance editor and video trainer with over seven years of broadcast experience across a range of genres.
Simon has designed and delivered popular courses for the Frontline Club since 2007 including Final Cut Pro, Compressor, DVDSP, Motion. He has also tailored courses for FT.com, Save The Children, Medecins Sans Frontiers, Soho Editors and the NUJ.
Simon has an MA in Mythology from Bristol University and found digital story telling to be the perfect vehicle for his academic and narrative passion.
]]>FCP X works with new paradigms from tapeless workflows. The workshop will step you through this revolutionary new way of editing by taking you through an edit from start to finish.
We’ll look at how to import and organise your media, create a rough cut, trim and cut, add music/effects/titles and voice over, colour correct and export for multiple platforms.
Own laptops and editing media are optional, though desirable if you have access – we do not provide hardware or software in these workshops.
Workflow
- Importing / transcoding files,
- Creating events,
- Keywords,
- Grouping clips
- Reviewing media,
- Marking.
Sequencing Clips
- Magnetic timeline,
- Adding clips to the timeline,
- Clip timing,
- Auditioning,
- Story lines and compound clips.
Adjusting Video
- Speed,
- Scaling,
- Cropping,
- Distorting,
- Keyframing.
- Text
Music & Audio
- Editing / Enhancement,
- Recording V/O
Effects
- Template effects,
- Adjusting effects.
- Colour correction,
- Auto balancing / matching colour,
- Manual correction.
Exporting
- Quicktime / Apple devices / Vimeo / Youtube,
- Compressor.
Trainer: Simon Ruben
Simon is an award winning freelance editor and video trainer with over seven years of broadcast experience across a range of genres.
Simon has designed and delivered popular courses for the Frontline Club since 2007 including Final Cut Pro, Compressor, DVDSP, Motion. He has also tailored courses for FT.com, Save The Children, Medecins Sans Frontiers, Soho Editors and the NUJ.
Simon has an MA in Mythology from Bristol University and found digital story telling to be the perfect vehicle for his academic and narrative passion.
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With an approach that is flexible to the skill levels of all participants, the course is built on the premise that hands-on solo editing is the best way to learn. The focus is on fast, efficient techniques for organising and cutting your edit and on creating engaging, effective content. The course is perfect for those seeking skills for producing multi-platform content.
Participants completing the course have gone on to edit/produce content for both broadcast and web audiences. Genres include; factual documentaries, promos, virals, (non drama) features, news pieces, corporates, web content, sports coverage and more. Please see the testimonials below.
Students each have their own Mac work station and learn how to take an edit from start to finish and troubleshoot along the way. Participants are welcome to bring their own footage to edit with or can use Frontline archive footage from pieces shot around the world by freelance cameramen.
We start with shortcuts and tips for fast and efficient navigation in OSX.
Course technical contents:
Presentations on and practical exercises in;
* Project set-up
* The FCP workspace
* Tips and shortcuts
* Organising long and short form edits
* Importing video and audio
* Importing and creating still images
* Setting objectives
* Sequencing clips
* Creating titles
* Sound in Final Cut Pro and basic sound mixing
* Transitions
* Colour correction and finishing
* Exporting / Compression – Web, Mobile device, transcoding
* Standards conversion
* Print to tape
Theory content:
Presentations on and practical exercises in;
* What makes a bad cut
* Walter Murch’s ‘ideal cut’
* Rhythm
* Montage
* Body language
Applications covered: FCP 7, Mpegstreamclip, Quicktime Player Pro/, JES Deinterlacer
Recapping and testing is done daily to build confidence and strengthen knowledge.
Duration: One week (5 Days)
Who it’s for: The Frontline editing courses are designed for a range of skill levels. From total beginners, to those wanting to take their basic knowledge to another level.
Aims: To train participants to confidently story-tell across a range of genres for a range of platforms/audiences.
Tutor: Simon Ruben
Testimonials:
“Just a quick note to say thank you for a great course. Its a great starting point and even it only was one week managed to take us though the whole process”
“Seven months have now passed since we attended our course with you at Frontline, and I am happy to report that we have enjoyed some success since then.
Since then we carried out a series of six short features for the Queen’s tennis tournament.
Here it is: http://www.lawsports.net/Artois4Anniversary.htm
As well as proving popular on the website, the feature was shown on the big screens at Queen’s during the week and seen by one of the top men at the BBC. He liked it so much that he bought it from us to open BBC 2’s coverage of the tournament! They then showed it again to open their final coverage on Sunday. As you can imagine, we were thrilled.”
“Thanks again for everything – the course was awesome!”
“Thank you for a very good course. It wasn’t easy but it was certainly stimulating.”
“Just wanted to say a personal thanks for looking after me so well on the FCP course last week.”
“The course was really great and really helped my to push on with my FCP skills and understand what is possible.”
“Thank you again for a great course!…I don’t really know what I expected but I didn’t think I would manage to make a film of any kind!”
“Thanks once again for the last week I had a really really interesting time. And thanks once more for your patience and kindness throughout the course. I felt intially like a real fish out of water when I arrived but certainly didnt feel that at the end of the week”
“I am so sorry I did not email you after our wonderful course at Frontline in December. Time – and the holiday season – ran away with me. But I thought you might be interested to know that inspired by your course, I have lost no time filming and editing a demo video for a new venture I am setting up with another ex BBC colleague”
“Just thought I might let you know: all video/editing skills I learnt at the Frontline are being put to good use… in Bollywood! I am an AD on a film here, not in small part thanks to my (short) experience with you”
“I’m heading off to Everest on Monday to cover Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ Everest Challenge. I’m going to be spending two months in base camp filming video reports back to The Telegraph and also the charity’s website – which can be found at: www.everestchallenge.org.uk”
Course dates: 8th – 12th August
Course fees: Full Price £735
Discounted rate for freelancers £580
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With an approach that is flexible to the skill levels of all participants, the course is built on the premise that hands-on solo editing is the best way to learn. The focus is on fast, efficient techniques for organising and cutting your edit and on creating engaging, effective content. The course is perfect for those seeking skills for producing multi-platform content.
Participants completing the course have gone on to edit/produce content for both broadcast and web audiences. Genres include; factual documentaries, promos, virals, (non drama) features, news pieces, corporates, web content, sports coverage and more. Please see the testimonials below.
Students each have their own Mac work station and learn how to take an edit from start to finish and troubleshoot along the way. Participants are welcome to bring their own footage to edit with or can use Frontline archive footage from pieces shot around the world by freelance cameramen.
We start with shortcuts and tips for fast and efficient navigation in OSX.
Course technical contents:
Presentations on and practical exercises in;
* Project set-up
* The FCP workspace
* Tips and shortcuts
* Organising long and short form edits
* Importing video and audio
* Importing and creating still images
* Setting objectives
* Sequencing clips
* Creating titles
* Sound in Final Cut Pro and basic sound mixing
* Transitions
* Colour correction and finishing
* Exporting / Compression – Web, Mobile device, transcoding
* Standards conversion
* Print to tape
Theory content:
Presentations on and practical exercises in;
* What makes a bad cut
* Walter Murch’s ‘ideal cut’
* Rhythm
* Montage
* Body language
Applications covered: FCP 7, Mpegstreamclip, Quicktime Player Pro/, JES Deinterlacer
Recapping and testing is done daily to build confidence and strengthen knowledge.
Duration: One week (5 Days)
Who it’s for: The Frontline editing courses are designed for a range of skill levels. From total beginners, to those wanting to take their basic knowledge to another level.
Aims: To train participants to confidently story-tell across a range of genres for a range of platforms/audiences.
Tutor: Simon Ruben
Testimonials:
“Just a quick note to say thank you for a great course. Its a great starting point and even it only was one week managed to take us though the whole process”
“Seven months have now passed since we attended our course with you at Frontline, and I am happy to report that we have enjoyed some success since then.
Since then we carried out a series of six short features for the Queen’s tennis tournament.
Here it is: http://www.lawsports.net/Artois4Anniversary.htm
As well as proving popular on the website, the feature was shown on the big screens at Queen’s during the week and seen by one of the top men at the BBC. He liked it so much that he bought it from us to open BBC 2’s coverage of the tournament! They then showed it again to open their final coverage on Sunday. As you can imagine, we were thrilled.”
“Thanks again for everything – the course was awesome!”
“Thank you for a very good course. It wasn’t easy but it was certainly stimulating.”
“Just wanted to say a personal thanks for looking after me so well on the FCP course last week.”
“The course was really great and really helped my to push on with my FCP skills and understand what is possible.”
“Thank you again for a great course!…I don’t really know what I expected but I didn’t think I would manage to make a film of any kind!”
“Thanks once again for the last week I had a really really interesting time. And thanks once more for your patience and kindness throughout the course. I felt intially like a real fish out of water when I arrived but certainly didnt feel that at the end of the week”
“I am so sorry I did not email you after our wonderful course at Frontline in December. Time – and the holiday season – ran away with me. But I thought you might be interested to know that inspired by your course, I have lost no time filming and editing a demo video for a new venture I am setting up with another ex BBC colleague”
“Just thought I might let you know: all video/editing skills I learnt at the Frontline are being put to good use… in Bollywood! I am an AD on a film here, not in small part thanks to my (short) experience with you”
“I’m heading off to Everest on Monday to cover Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ Everest Challenge. I’m going to be spending two months in base camp filming video reports back to The Telegraph and also the charity’s website – which can be found at: www.everestchallenge.org.uk”
Course dates: 6th-10th December
Course fees: Full Price £735
Discounted rate for freelancers £580
To book please email training@www.beta.frontlineclub.com
]]>The release of the 5D Mark II has caused a storm in the video community. A still camera which shoots 1080P video with the benefits of a full-frame sensor and interchangeable lenses – this camera has excited the minds and imaginations of professionals and independents the world over. The course is a hands on learning experience with each participant using Frontline Macs and rushes.
Learn how to put together high quality video packages shot using the Canon EOS Mark II during this course.
Participants can complete the two and a half day 5D specific course on its own or opt for the full five day course, which includes an introduction or refresher to Final Cut Pro.
The two and a half day 5D editing course will include lessons on a host of post-production techniques, including stabilizing hand held footage, converting final edits to PAL and green screen techniques. It will also help shooters gain a thorough understanding of codecs, frame sizes and frame rates.
The Final Cut Pro course, taken prior to the 5D course, will help new users become more efficient editors by teaching the timesaving keyboard shortcuts that can make putting packages together easier. Other topics covered include tools, transitions, sound, exporting and encoding.
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The canon EOS Mark II is the first camera to incorporate full 1080p HD Video recording through a full size 35mm CMOS Sensor.
5D specific course (two and a half days):
1.Practical workarounds for using a traditional DSLR body to shoot video/record audio.
2.Overview of FC studio 3, with in depth work in Compressor and Motion Video overview to give you a thorough and assured understanding of codecs, frame sizes, frame rates etc.
3.5D’s workflow for optimising post in FC studio 3 (FCP, Quicktime, Compressor, Motion, MpegStreamClip).
4.Stabilizing your hand held footage in Motion/FCP.
5.Converting final edit to PAL.
6.Green screen technique.
7.Parallxis for still images.
Participants are welcome to bring their own 5D footage to edit
The five day course includes all components of the 5D specific course above but commences with a two and a half day introduction/refresher to Final Cut Pro.
Final Cut Pro introduction/refresher (two and a half days):
1.FCP Workspace.
2.File management – scratch disks and project set up.
3.Keyboard shortcuts – making you a quicker and more efficient editor.
4.Tool overviews.
5.Sequencing – selecting – moving clips / snapping-Linked Selection.
6.Still images.
7.Keyframing.
8.Editing theory.
9.Text generators and quick intro to motion.
10.Transitions.
11.Sound.
12.Exporting – encoding
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With increasing demands on journalists to be multi-skilled and be able to shoot video themselves, these courses gives instruction on working as an independent, solo broadcaster. These courses havebeen developed in response to the increasing demands on journalists to become multi-skilled and embrace the rise of video journalism. Taught using a mixture of theory, hands-on practical training and constructive feedback, the course runs in two different formats. Solo Video Journalism is taught intensively over two straight weeks whereas the Condensed Solo Video Journalism is split into four weekends so that it is accessible to those working journalists and budding broadcasters who are keen to upgrade their skills, but can’t give up the day job while they do it!
The Solo Video Journalism and the condensed solo video journalism are both taught at Foundation level, which requires no prior camera experience or specific knowledge to attend. Intermediate level; aimed at those with some previous training in camera work and/or experience shooting a finished programme.
The course contains two main elements:
* Camera craft and shooting sequences for the edit – combines theory and practical daily shooting exercises with regular feedback and critique
* Editing with Final Cut Pro – taking the rushes generated while shooting participants learn how to create final rough cuts
Duration Full Course: Two weeks 9.30am – 5.30pm every day
Duration Condensed: over 5 days
Who it’s for: Condensed solo video journalism is for those unable to attend the two week course The two week Solo Video Journalism course takes the extra time to explore how to write for broadcast and publish the finished videos online.
Aims: To equip journalists at all levels with the skills to they need to embrace the rise of video journalism
Trainers: Anthony Wood and Simon Ruben
A previous participant says….“The trainer’s war-reporting experience transferred seamlessly to suit my tennis PR needs. The learning curve really ramped up in the second week when we all had our own edit suite. The course is brilliant for forward-thinking photographers and even non-journalists who want to learn how to work on their feet while filming in conflict zones.”
]]>This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to produce video ready for broadcast. The course is designed to train participants in a thorough basic understanding of Final Cut Pro and in non-linear editing concepts.
With an approach that is flexible to the skill levels of all participants, the course allows for individual time with the trainer and offers practical training and time for solo editing, recapping and testing. Participants each have their own Mac work station and learn how to take a basic edit from start to finish and solve any problems encountered along the way.
Participants will be using Frontline archive footage from documentaries, VNRs and news pieces shot around the world by freelance cameramen.
Course contents:
* Project set-up
* The Final Cut Pro workspace
* Tips and shortcuts
* Importing video and audio
* Importing and creating still images
* Setting objectives
* Sequencing clips
* Creating titles
* Sound in Final Cut Pro
* Transitions
* Finishing touches
* Export/print to tape
Duration: One week
Who it’s for: The Frontline editing courses are designed for a range of skill levels. From total beginners, or those wanting to take their basic knowledge to another level, to those seeking advanced editing techniques.
Aims: This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to produce video ready for broadcast.
Tutor: Simon Ruben
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