EDITING NEWS, NETWORKING, TOOLS AND TUTORIALS
- Art of the Guillotine This link opens in a new window
Community-driven source for post-production information. Includes technical assistance, how-to articles, interviews with editors, sound design advice and more.
- The Beat Blog: 10 Must-Read Video Editing ArticlesThe linked articles cover topics including essential video terminology, tips for organising projects, common editing mistakes, how to create drama and drive story through editing, subtitling, layout, and choosing the right software. These articles make for a solid practical and technical introduction to editing, and will answer many common questions of students and amateur editors.
- Creative Cow This link opens in a new windowPeer to peer online creative community for media production professionals. Includes online tutorials; forums on editing software and hardware; and job listings.
- TV Technology This link opens in a new windowVideos, articles, interviews, forums and more discussing digital filmmaking, especially Final Cut Pro. Lots of technical resources and discussion boards.
- Cutting Rhythms Companion WebsiteThe all-new companion website for the second edition of Pearlman's textbook which illustrates and expands on the principles of key chapters. Chapter resources range from brief lecture-style videos to longer editorial blog post to lists of exemplar films.
- Editor Academy This link opens in a new window
Site by David Forsyth, video editor and course developer for AFTRS, with tutorials on Avid basics, e.g. beginner audio mixing, motion tracking, composer settings. - Final Cut King This link opens in a new windowTutorials and plugins for various versions of Final Cut Pro, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Apple Color and Cinema 4D. Also has training courses available for purchase.
- Grammar of the Edit Companion WebsiteThe all-new companion website for the fourth edition of Bowen's essential editing handbook. Learn the principles behind transitions, editing for continuity, selecting the best shots, editing sound, colour correction and more. The website includes editable raw footage to practice editing techniques, instructional videos and quiz questions.
- ProVideo Coalition (PVC) This link opens in a new windowPVC provides comprehensive information on production and post-production in multi-distribution film, and online, mobile and broadcast environments. Includes tips, articles and videos from writers, bloggers and video experts with experience in the film industry.
