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
a. Develop a historical perspective of the evolution of film editing
b. To analyze the editing of a film
C. Create and organize editing projects
d. Devise creative ways to juxtapose shots and scenes
e. Dominate the overall structure of a film
Program
1. Birth of cinema and the advent of editing
2. Early-cinema and Soviet avant-garde techniques
3. "Invisible" editing
4. Representation, manipulation and truth
5. Disruptive strategies and the problem of juxtaposition
6. Profusion of materials in present documentary
7. Editing structure
8 Introduction to editing software
9 Organizing a project
10. Tools and editing techniques
Evaluation Methodology
regular assessment season:
Written test (35%)
Practical editing exercises (45%)
Class attendance (10%)
Motivation and Participation (10%)
examination:
Written test (40%)
Practical editing exercises (60%)
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
A. Lectures with projected film clips
B. Practical classes with projection / demonstration of techniques
C. Practical lessons of implementation and monitoring exercises
Software used in class
Final Cut Pro 7 or similar.
