Introduction to Video Dialogue Editing

Introduction

• Welcome
• Using the exercise files
• Which software does this course use?

1. A Study of Dialogue

• Understanding the editor's role in cutting dialogue
• Exploring the editor's vision
• Understanding nonverbal dialogue
• Examining the cut

2. Getting to Know Our Scene and Strategy

• Looking at our script
• Getting a sense of direction and performance
• Understanding the basics of dialogue construction

3. Case Study 1: Happy Scene

• Choosing shots
• Laying the foundation
• Refining the edit
• Finishing the edit and viewing the final cut

4. Case Study 2: Sad Scene

• Choosing shots
• Laying the foundation
• Refining the edit
• Finishing the edit and viewing the final cut

5. Case Study 3: Tense Scene

• Choosing shots
• Laying the foundation
• Refining the edit
• Finishing the edit and viewing the final cut

Conclusion

• Next steps