Editing and Post-Production Basics

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Learning Objectives By the end of this lecture, students will be able to: 1. Define key terms and concepts in post-production, including video editing, sound design, color grading, and subtitling. 2. Identify the stages of the post-production process and the tools required at each stage. 3. Describe the purpose and spiritual significance of editing in Christian filmmaking. 4. Differentiate between rough cut and fine cut, and explain their distinct roles in post-production. 5. Apply a basic editing workflow to organize, cut, and export a short film using appropriate software. 6. Demonstrate the use of editing software (e.g., DaVinci Resolve, CapCut) to assemble clips and adjust visual/audio elements. 7. Analyze the emotional and narrative impact of editing choices such as pacing, transitions, and music. 8. Evaluate the technical and spiritual effectiveness of a post-production sequence in a Christian film. 9. Create a short edited video project that includes titles, sound design, scripturebased messaging, and spiritual sensitivity. 10. Reflect on how post-production choices can either strengthen or weaken the spiritual message of a film.