Welcome to Advanced Editing!

Course Information 

  • FILM 3702: Advanced Editing
  • Brooklyn College Film Department
  • Spring 2026, Tuesday 8:35am-12:15pm, W.E.B. 239
  • Professor: Zachary Finkelstein
  • email: [email protected]
  • office hours: Thursday 1:15-2:15 by appointment (Please email)

Course Description

In this course, you will learn advanced principles and techniques in the craft of Editing. We will explore a wide range of post-production techniques focusing on the picture and sound edit for short narrative filmmaking. Professional editing skills will be developed, including digital cinema workflows, picture and sound editing and color correction using Avid Media Composer, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve.

There will be an emphasis on current industry practices and the role of the assistant editor. Class time will be divided between screenings of a variety of films by acclaimed editors; hands-on technical demonstrations and in-class lessons; and critique of student work.