Workshop: Editing Film and Video with Final Cut Pro

Saturday June 19, Sunday June 20. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Day 1. Covers basic setup issues for editing, such as connecting video equipment, digitizing footage, and printing to video. An overview of the Macintosh Operating System and Final Cut Pro software will be provided. Participants will have the opportunity to learn these skills hands-on using the CSIF's edit suite. Everyone will leave with the ability to make a cut.

Day 2. This class is a more intensive look at the capabilites of Final Cut Pro. This will include professional colour correction techniques and animated titling. You will also learn media management, file organization and speed tricks to make the most of your time in the edit suite. Participants will experiment with their new skills on the CSIF's editing facilities.

Instructor Ken Filewych is an industry leader known for his work on the Heartland series, feature film Walk All Over Me, and Corey Lee's acclaimed Kilter Trilogy. Filewych discusses his editing work on Heartland here.

Instructor Ken Filewych
Cost Members Members $155 Non Members $190
Enrollment is limited to 8 Participants

Workshops happen at the CSIF office in the Currie Barracks: J2, 2711 Battleford Avenue SW. Calgary, Alberta.

Full workshop schedule available at www.csif.org. Please call the Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers at (403) 205-4747 to register.

The Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers is an artist-run co-operative dedicated to the production and promotion of non-commercial film in Calgary. Our membership is open to all film lovers in our community. If you'd like to know more about our workshops and screenings, contact Farrah to subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter.