Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 14151/2010
4 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 PL + 3,0 OT , Cód. 9932016.
Lecturer
- Vitor Jorge Alho da Silva Alves (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Basic computer skills from a user's perspective.
Objectives
By the end of the semester the students should have acquired an historical perspective of film editing and will be able to autonomously organise an editing project, understand and try out new forms of overlapping shots and have a good command of general film-making techniques.
Program
The early days of film and film editing; early techniques; "invisible editing"; Soviet avant-garde; representation, manipulation and truth; strategies of discontinuity; variety of materials for contemporary documentaries; the power of overlapping; structure; introduction to editing software Final Cut Pro; project organisation; key tools and editing techniques.
Evaluation Methodology
Written test and three editing exercises in the regular assessment seasons. Class attendance, motivation and performance.
Bibliography
- Murch, W. (1995). In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing. California: Silman-James Press
- Rabiger, M. (2004). Directing the Documentary. (pp. 407-497). Boston: Focal Press
- Reisz, K. e Millar, G. (1968). The Technique of Film Editing. Boston: Focal Press
Teaching Method
Lectures supported by audiovisual resources. Practical sessions in which the students develop exercises with the help of video editing software.
Software used in class
