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Editing Like an Oscar Winner: Why Learn Avid Media Composer?
March 5, 2018 | How To's

Editing Like an Oscar Winner: Why Learn Avid Media Composer?

by NYFA Instructor Igor Torgeson With a new semester beginning, students at NYFA campuses are starting their first introduction to Avid’s Media Composer system.  Hard drives are being formatted, project directories…

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6 Tips for Working With an Editor
February 23, 2018 | How To's

6 Tips for Working With an Editor

As a director, you may have trouble putting your baby in another’s hands. Perhaps you’ve been thinking about your project for years. But working with an editor will be a…

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Movie Trailer Editing: How Much Should You Reveal?
December 15, 2016 | How To's

Movie Trailer Editing: How Much Should You Reveal?

“So they’ve basically just shown us the full movie, then.” It’s a common charge against many movie trailers, particularly in recent years. For whatever reason, it’s becoming common to show…

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How To Use Dissolves
January 14, 2015 | How To's

How To Use Dissolves

What are dissolves? A dissolve is a classic editing technique used to transition between shots, typically shots that bridge two scenes together. As opposed to a straight cut from one shot…

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