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The Assembly Cut
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Once your footage is properly organized, learn how to build the first edit of the movie.  How detailed should it be?  How involved should the director be?  What can you expect from the editor?  This in depth module takes you through the entire assembly process so you will be more prepared in the post-production process.


This is a Masters Series Module

This module is part of a series on the editing process.  To get the most from this module, be sure to view the previous modules first.

  1. Introduction to Editing
  2. Concepts of Editing
  3. The Editor
  4. Data Management and Workflow
  5. The Assembly Cut
  6. Editing a Dialogue Scene
  7. Editing an Action Scene
  8. The Rough Cut
  9. The Fine Cut
  10. Online Editing and Color Correction

 

Learn
  • When in the process the editor should begin work
  • How the director should work with the editor
  • What to expect throughout the assembly cut process
  • How to determine whether to assemble the film during production or after the movie wraps
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