Affordable and professional desktop editing software has given all filmmakers an economical and time-efficient way to edit films using the same tools as professionals. Through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, this course offers a conceptual and technical introduction to post-production and nonlinear editing. ", "countsTowards": "the Certificate in Film Production.", "countsTowardsLink": "http://www.newschool.edu/public-engagement/film-production-certificate/", "willLearn": "How to create transitions, filters, titles, layered audio, and multiple versions.\nEditing conventions and the aesthetics of montage, continuity, and pacing.\nWorkflow, HD video formats, and basic functionality of Avid Media Composer on Macintosh computers. \nHow to organize media, edit picture and sound, and output to various formats.", "benefits": "Students learn techniques with the use of professional footage.\nAn appreciation for and understanding of editing techniques and the creative process this stage of production affords." }