Picture editing is one of the most important creative aspects of filmmaking. The editor works closely with the director and/or showrunner to bring the filmmaker's vision to life, shaping the film's pacing, rhythm, and emotional impact. Editing is both a creative and a technical part of the post-production process of filmmaking. This course provides an introduction to working in the Picture Editing Department of a DGC feature or series.
Topics covered include:
Who is in the department and what they do;
The roles of the department in pre-production;
Dailies processing and prepping;
The roles of the editor and the assistant during the various stages of cuts;
Turnover at picture lock. All will be looked at from the perspective of the role of assistant editor, particularly an entry-level assistant.
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Kimberlee McTaggart is a Nova Scotia-based editor with a thirty year career spanning documentaries, music videos, short films, and scripted series.
Kimberlee McTaggart
While living in Nova Scotia and collaborating with some of the finest directors and showrunners from across Canada, Kimberlee McTaggart has been remote editing since before it became cool. She has worked on documentaries, music videos, short films, and everything in between in her thirty year career. More recently, she has been working exclusively in the world of scripted shows - with a soft spot for comedy. Kim has edited series such as Lexx, Made in Canada, This Hour has 22 Minutes, Call Me Fitz, Pure, Diggstown and Moonshine. Kim's work has brought her several awards and nominations including a Gemini for Call Me Fitz and six Canadian Screen Award nominations in the categories of comedy, drama and feature film.
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