The course is designed for those who aim to work as film/video editors in the film and TV industries. It covers all aspects of Computer Digital On-line Editing, both visual and audio, with emphasis on AV Captures, Use of Transitions and Filters, Titles and Special Effects and A/V Output etc. Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro & AVID will be employed as lecturing media. Outstanding graduates will be offered job placement in HKFA affiliated production companies or CSTV.

All students must have an attendance rate of 80% or above and graduation results must conform with HKFA’s academic standard, only then attains the Diploma of graduation.

Date : 2009-1-9 ~ 2009-4-24

Time：Fridays 7:00-9:00pm

Tuition Fee: Local Students: HK$5,980 (80% refunded by CEF)
                         International Students: US$2,000

Application Fee: HK$100

                         International students: US$70

Course Curriculum：

1. Aesthetics of Film Editing (1): Composition.

2. Aesthetics of Film Editing (2): Rhythm.

3. Aesthetics of Film Editing (3): Space.

4. Aesthetics of Film Editing (4): Time.

5. Spatial Continuity and Jump-cut: "180 Degree Rule".

6. Creativity in External Composition and Rhythm.

7. Principle and Practice in Non-linear Editing.

8. Filters and Special Effects.

9. Creativity in Rhythm and Tempo.

10. Relationship between Audio and Visual Elements.

11. Audio and Sound Effects.

12. Sound Mixing and Multi-Channels Editing.

13. Computer Graphics and Subtitles.

14. Video Editing Practice.

15. Digital Output and Making of DVD's.