Lynda - The History of Film and Video Editing

This course is an introduction to the history of film and video editing—including not only an in-depth look at more than a century of essential editing techniques, but also an interesting exploration of the tools and technology that have made editing possible. Staff author Ashley Kennedy brings in real-world examples to explore each point in history—from the first unedited, rudimentary shots and the early days of shot combination to the birth of film language and the evolution of both mainstream and revolutionary film editing techniques through the 20th century and today. She uses this journey to demonstrate how techniques of the past have shaped cinema today.


Introduction
Welcome
1. A History of Film Editing
Early photography and film: Before editing
The pioneers: First days of film editing
Film language is born: Continuity editing and montage theory
The age of sound emerges
Establishing and breaking standards of editing
Further evolution of editing techniques
2. The Technology of Film and Video Editing
Advancements in film editing technology and technique
Video enters the picture
The digital era emerges: The age of the NLE
Understanding how the past has shaped the present and future
Conclusion
Next steps