Friday, December 08, 2006

Evaluating Emerson University Film Editing School

For aspiring film makers, choosing the proper university for their chosen field can be overwhelming. This is especially true for those interested in film editing since many high profile universities either do not provide film editing as a major or do not provide extensive editing opportunities within their curriculum.

One choice that these students should consider is Emerson University in Boston, Massachusetts. Their film major provides students with a base in the fields of television, film, and video; in addition, this university provides their students with an excellent background in this field by allowing students to specialize in film editing.

The film major begins with introductory classes, which provides students with a foundation in the field of media arts. These classes focus on the history, aesthetics, and theories involved in the visual and media arts. The proceeding level of classes provides students with a basic understanding of their chosen discipline.

For film and television students, the second level of classes will provide students with a broad appreciation of their field. Some of the classes taken at this level might include television and film writing or introductory courses in production.

The third and final level of classes will enhance the production skills learned in the second level. At the third level, students will select their preferred field of specialization; it is here that students are afforded the opportunity to further examine the field of post production techniques.

In film and video editing classes, students receive hands-on training as they work on their own editing assignments. They gain the ability to work with medium- to long-format editing processes. Additionally, students will meticulously examine completed motion pictures to understand the artistic choices of professional editors.

To aid in the editing process, Emerson has provided students with the excellent facilities for post production. The campus is home to flatbed Steenbecks for analog editing and Avid platforms for non-linear digital editing.

Their digital film lab includes the latest software and equipment for film editing, including: five Avid Xpress Pro suites, Final Cut Pro, three Magnasync dubbers, and a dailies screening facility.

While Emerson does not provide internship opportunities for credit, there are biannual career fairs that provide extra-curricular internship opportunities.

Since the campus is in Boston, there are usually a few film or television shoots occurring on a daily basis. Many alumnae recruit students for help on nearby shoots and local production companies employ students every semester.

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