Editing Principles and Film Appreciation

Paper Code: 
24MCV332
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to develop proficiency in TV and video formats, mastering both linear and non-linear editing techniques, and understanding essential editing principles and cuts

Course Outcomes: 

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24MCV332

Editing Principles and Film Appreciation (Theory)

 

CO40:  Analyse the TV and video formats, along with the significance of editing, including paper editing and editing principles.

CO41:  Explore the non-linear editing techniques, understanding the differences between linear and non-linear editing.

CO42: Explore shots, cutting points, and various editing cuts including cut to cut, matched cut, and jump cut.

CO43: Explore the film form and style, feminist film theory, and the concept of auteurship with a special focus on filmmakers like Satyajit Ray and Akira Kurosawa.

CO 44: Explain the mainstream, new-wave, and non-fiction cinema in India, critically examining the impact of globalization on Indian cinema.

CO45: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration

 

Learning activities for the students: Self learning assignments, , Simulation, Seminar presentation, , Field practical

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 
TV and Video Formats
  • Basic of TV formats and video formats
  • Editing – Significance of editing, Paper editing, Editing principles
  • Proportion of shots, Rhythm and Pace in Editing

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Non-Linear Editing: From Software to Visual Effects
  • Non-linear editing, Linear versus non-linear editing/Digital versus Analog Editing
  • Editing Software, Process on NLE, Visual Effects-Dissolve, Wipe, Fade in/out etc
  • Offline, Online editing, A/B roll editing

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Visual Narratives: Mastering Editing Techniques
  • Establishing shots, Cutting Points, Cut to cut, Matched cut and jump cut
  • Maintaining Continuity in the direction of Action
  • Editing fiction, Editing Montage and promo

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Film Form and Authorship
  • Film Form and Style
  • Introduction to Feminist Film Theory
  • Auteur- Film Authorship with a special focus on Satyajit Ray and Kurusawa

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Indian Cinema: Traditions, Innovations, and Global Context
  • Main Stream, New-Wave cinema and Non-Fiction Cinema in India
  • Globalisation and Indian Cinema

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Riber,J. (2005). Writing and Producing for Television and Film. New Delhi. Sage.
  • Mehta, N. (2009). Television in India. New York. Routledge.
  • Vasuki, B. (2008).  Video Production New York. Oxford University Press.
  • Wadia, A. (2008). Film Television and Radio Production: Elements Dimensions and Trends.  New Delhi. Kanishka Publishers.
  • Zettl, H. (2008). Television Production Handbook. Belmont, CA. Wadsworth.
  • Rober, M. (2000). An Introduction to Writing for Electronic Media: Script Writing essentials across the Genres. Oxford. Focal Press.
  • Underwood, R. (2017). Roll!: Shooting TV News: Views from Behind the Lens. New York. Focal Press.

 

Suggested Readings:

  • Herbison-Evans, D. (2017). Television production: A classroom approach. CRC Press.
  • Millerson, G. (2011). Television production. Taylor & Francis.
  • Adcock, N. (2014). Basic lighting worktext for film and video. CRC Press.
  • Mascelli, J. V. (2013). The five C's of cinematography: Motion picture filming techniques. Silman-James Press.
  • Dancyger, K. (2013). The technique of film and video editing: History, theory, and practice. CRC Press.
  • Hobson, E. (2014). Broadcast television: A complete guide to the industry. Routledge.
  • Pizzi, M. (2012). Television and video engineering. McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Weisman, S. R. (2014). Broadcast basics: A beginner's guide to television news reporting and production. Routledge.
  • Alten, S. R. (2013). Audio in media. Cengage Learning.

 

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References: 

 

  • Herbison-Evans, D. (2017). Television production: A classroom approach. CRC Press.
  • Millerson, G. (2011). Television production. Taylor & Francis.
  • Adcock, N. (2014). Basic lighting worktext for film and video. CRC Press.
  • Mascelli, J. V. (2013). The five C's of cinematography: Motion picture filming techniques. Silman-James Press.
  • Dancyger, K. (2013). The technique of film and video editing: History, theory, and practice. CRC Press.
  • Hobson, E. (2014). Broadcast television: A complete guide to the industry. Routledge.
  • Pizzi, M. (2012). Television and video engineering. McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Weisman, S. R. (2014). Broadcast basics: A beginner's guide to television news reporting and production. Routledge.
  • Alten, S. R. (2013). Audio in media. Cengage Learning.

 

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Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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