Module #1 Introduction to Advanced Documentary Editing Overview of the course, importance of advanced editing techniques in documentary filmmaking, and what to expect from the course
Module #2 Setting Up Your Editing Suite Configuring your computer and software for efficient editing, including hardware and software recommendations
Module #3 Advanced Editing Software:Overview and Comparison Comparison of advanced editing software including Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve
Module #4 Mastering Adobe Premiere Pro Advanced techniques in Adobe Premiere Pro, including multi-camera editing, advanced audio editing, and effects
Module #5 Mastering Avid Media Composer Advanced techniques in Avid Media Composer, including advanced trimming, audio editing, and effects
Module #6 Mastering Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Advanced techniques in Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve, including color grading, audio editing, and visual effects
Module #7 Advanced Editing Techniques:Pacing and Rhythm Creating a compelling pace and rhythm in your documentary, including cutting techniques and music selection
Module #8 Advanced Editing Techniques:Story Structure Building a strong story structure in your documentary, including character development and narrative arcs
Module #9 Color Grading and Correction Advanced color grading and correction techniques using software such as DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro
Module #10 Audio Post-Production:Dialogue Editing Advanced dialogue editing techniques, including noise reduction, EQ, and compression
Module #11 Audio Post-Production:Sound Design and FX Creating immersive soundscapes and FX in your documentary, including field recording and Foley techniques
Module #12 Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Creating motion graphics and visual effects in your documentary, including title design and CGI integration
Module #13 Advanced Interview Editing Techniques Getting the most out of your interview footage, including cutting techniques and dialogue editing
Module #14 Working with Archival Footage Incorporating archival footage into your documentary, including researching and clearing rights
Module #15 Collaborative Editing:Working with Directors and Producers Effective communication and collaboration techniques for working with directors and producers
Module #16 Exporting and Delivering Your Documentary Preparing your documentary for festival submissions, broadcast, and online distribution
Module #17 Color Management and HDR Understanding color management and HDR workflows in documentary editing
Module #18 Advanced Editing for Virtual Reality (VR) and 360 Video Editing techniques for VR and 360 video, including spatial audio and interactive storytelling
Module #19 Documentary Editing for Social Media and Online Platforms Optimizing your documentary for social media and online platforms, including vertical video and captions
Module #20 Troubleshooting Common Editing Issues Solving common editing problems, including software crashes, media management, and audio syncing
Module #21 Staying Organized and Efficient in the Edit Suite Time management and organizational techniques for staying efficient in the edit suite
Module #22 Advanced Editing for Documentary Series and Episodic Content Editing techniques for documentary series and episodic content, including maintaining consistency and pacing
Module #23 Incorporating Graphic Novel and Animation Techniques Integrating graphic novel and animation techniques into your documentary, including motion comics and animated sequences
Module #24 Case Study:Real-World Documentary Editing Examples In-depth analysis of real-world documentary editing examples, including interviews with industry professionals
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Advanced Documentary Editing Software and Tools career
