Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Editing and Post-Production

Editing and Post-Production
6
16280
2
Second semester
FB
Main language of instruction: Catalan

Other languages of instruction: English, Spanish,

Introduction

Postproduction is a key phase in creating audiovisual discourse in various transmedia formats and genres. Mastery of editing and postproduction conventions is what allows for the articulation of audiovisual narrative as a whole. This course aims to awaken in students a visual and technical sensitivity to build and refine creative projects in the audiovisual world, as well as to provide a solid foundation for video editing in the professional field.

Pre-course requirements

To have successfully completed the course Multimedia Recording and Editing Techniques.

Objectives

  • To understand audiovisual editing techniques and their application in the narrative and expressive construction of audiovisual content.
  • To acquire a working knowledge of the professional editing and post-production software used in the audiovisual industry.
  • To apply colour correction techniques, texture processing, and visual filters to enhance the visual quality of audiovisual projects.
  • To integrate digital visual effects and graphic elements into post-production workflows according to the narrative and aesthetic requirements of each project.
  • To understand the main export formats, compression systems, and authoring processes used for the distribution of audiovisual content across different platforms and media.
  • To develop organisational, planning, and workflow management skills that support efficient professional practice in audiovisual post-production.

Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme

  • CN01 - Recognise the different roles within artistic and technical production teams.
  • CN03 - Identify emerging trends and developments within the global audiovisual ecosystem, including new formats and production technologies.
  • CN04 - Explain the current legal and ethical framework governing the creation and distribution of audiovisual products, taking into account the sector's regulatory requirements.
  • CN07 - Recognise the main contemporary artificial intelligence tools with applications in the audiovisual sector.
  • CP03 - Communicate information and original ideas effectively, both orally and in writing, in Spanish, Catalan and English.
  • CP04 - Apply professional ethical principles and standards of academic rigour in the audiovisual field, respecting the fundamental right to equality between women and men, promoting human rights, a culture of peace and democratic values, including the use of inclusive, non-discriminatory and stereotype-free language.
  • CP05 - Develop multi-platform scripts that take into account the specific characteristics of different audiovisual genres and formats.
  • CP06 - Apply innovative image and sound techniques in audiovisual productions, integrating emerging technologies.
  • CP07 - Create audiovisual content for commercial purposes, making full use of the expressive possibilities of multimedia environments and maximising creative potential through emerging digital technologies.
  • HB02 - Apply professional techniques in body language and voice presentation to create impactful audiovisual content.
  • HB03 - Critically analyse contemporary audiovisual genres and formats using professional aesthetic and narrative criteria.
  • HB04 - Use bibliographic resources, specialised terminology and linguistic structures in English effectively for professional communication in the audiovisual field.

Learning outcomes of the subject

Students will be able to:

  1. To design audiovisual products that work effectively across different platforms, adapting their format and content to the specific characteristics of each medium, genre and device.

  2. To master the techniques and technologies of live and multi-camera television production.

  3. To work confidently in professional television and radio studios.

  4. To acquire technical skills in the main technologies for recording and editing image and sound.

  5. To master audiovisual language, appropriately integrating all modes present in narrative (visual, verbal and musical).

  6. To identify the main sound libraries and appropriately integrate music into audiovisual narratives to create impactful content.

  7. To master the main techniques and technologies of digital design, including AI tools.

  8. To work effectively in teams and coordinate production teams.

  9. To stimulate artistic creativity by developing an individual style and practising lateral thinking.

  10. To identify the main contemporary artificial intelligence tools with applications in audiovisual content creation.

Syllabus

  1. Editing criteria and the role of the editor.
  2. Understanding different editing styles through simple and complex examples.
  3. Basic editing techniques in Adobe Premiere Pro.
  4. Creating narrative structures and expressive uses of audiovisual images through editing.
  5. Advanced editing techniques in Adobe Premiere Pro.
  6. Sound editing and the control of audio resources.
  7. Introduction to post-production and workflow.
  8. Introduction to post-production and visual effects (VFX).
  9. Comprehensive understanding of the post-production workflow.

Bibliography and resources

  • Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe Learn, Adobe Firefly, Adobe Stock, Adobe Sensei.
  • DaVinci.
  • CapCut.
  • Frame.io.
  • Pixabay.
  • Freesound.
  • Artlist.
  • Blackmagic Design Training.
  • Runway.
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