Directing for the Cut

Change of Distance, Change of Angle, and Action within the Scene by George Avgerakis It has often been said the best film directors came from a previous career as editors. One of the most valuable lessons a director can learn in the edit room is how to “direct for the cut.” The art of film...

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Final Cut Pro Editing Power Tips: Techniques That Can Save You Time by Larry Jordan

Reference: StudentFilmmakers Magazine, January 2007. Final Cut Pro Editing Power Tips: Techniques That Can Save You Time by Larry Jordan. Pages 38 – 40. I... ...
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Community Spotlight: Jose A. Cardenas, SOC

Pictured above: Continuity supervisor and former student, Allie Toman (left) with Jose A. Cardenas, SOC (right) on the set of “Season of Darkness”. #ThrowbackThursday #TBT ... ...
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