Abdul Mohammed, Esteban Gitton

If you are serious about editing but need a deeper understanding of the core of this art, this course is probably for you. It will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to tell a powerful story in the editing room. This course will give you a precise set of methods while maturing your creative skills to fulfill your vision through lectures and practical workshops.
Storytelling, narrative structure and film language are crucial to master the art of editing. Through case studies of a wide range of different film genres such as documentaries, fiction, commercials, music videos and art films, you will study fundamentals of editing which along with a set of exercises will enable you to travel through an exciting journey where you will comprehend the essence of editing. This course will use industry software ranging from Final Cut Studio and After Effects but the emphasis is more on the visual art of story telling and not technical skills. This could also be an opportunity for any students wishing to make their own films to bring along material to try out ideas.

Abdul Mohammed is an artist working in film, audio and interactive digital media. He is an Apple Certified Trainer for Final Cut Pro, with experience in education and industry. At Central Saint Martins, Abdul works across many of the design-related MA courses. Find out more at http://www.finalcutprocsm.blogspot.com/

Esteban Gitton is a producer/writer/director who won 3 Golden Awards at 2006 Kodak Commercial Award, Best International Short Fiction Film at Tehran Short Film Festival 2006, Best Visual Effect at Animex Awards 2007, nominated at Cannes 2007. He teaches filmmaking to BA graphic design students at Central Saint Martins.