Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Editing and Post-Production
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:
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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.
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To master the techniques and technologies of live and multi-camera television production.
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To work confidently in professional television and radio studios.
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To acquire technical skills in the main technologies for recording and editing image and sound.
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To master audiovisual language, appropriately integrating all modes present in narrative (visual, verbal and musical).
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To identify the main sound libraries and appropriately integrate music into audiovisual narratives to create impactful content.
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To master the main techniques and technologies of digital design, including AI tools.
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To work effectively in teams and coordinate production teams.
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To stimulate artistic creativity by developing an individual style and practising lateral thinking.
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To identify the main contemporary artificial intelligence tools with applications in audiovisual content creation.
Syllabus
- Editing criteria and the role of the editor.
- Understanding different editing styles through simple and complex examples.
- Basic editing techniques in Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Creating narrative structures and expressive uses of audiovisual images through editing.
- Advanced editing techniques in Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Sound editing and the control of audio resources.
- Introduction to post-production and workflow.
- Introduction to post-production and visual effects (VFX).
- 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.