Editors Bootcamp 2024
In November we presented a new edition of Editors Bootcamp (our 4th year!) with a fresh program to empower editors, post specialists, and students to expand their craft.
This year’s series offered an incredible lineup of presentations led by working editors, assistant editors, producers, and post-production specialists. The sessions offered 170 attendees practical solutions to become a more effective editor and collaborator. Now we’re pleased to make them available online for you to watch, learn, and enjoy!
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Special thanks to Editors Bootcamp program committee: Tim Mangini (Senior Director of Production Technology, GBH), Barry Clegg (Senior Editor, FRONTLINE), and Eric Gulliver (Producer & Editor).
Thank you to our event partner GBH The Production Group and our sponsors!
Breaking Through: How Assistants and Junior Editors Can Make the Leap
Collin Cameron; Editor
In this session, a seasoned editor with decades of experience shares what it takes to transition from assistant to full-time editor. Beyond mastering technical skills, successful aspiring editors embrace a team-oriented mindset, adaptability, proactive problem-solving, and responsiveness to feedback.
The State of Freelancing in 2024
Kat Baker, Editor
Eric Gulliver, Producer & Editor
Two freelance editors, Kat Baker and Eric Gulliver, will take you through a typical week of editing in 2024. How do we structure our week? What programs are we utilizing? And which subscriptions give us the most value. Expect to learn tips and tricks for freelance editors in the current 2024 market.
Finishing for Dummies
Barry Clegg; Senior Producer and Editor - FRONTLINE PBS
Barry Clegg, Senior Editor for FRONTLINE Audience Development will take you through the basics of finishing, so that your edit can be as polished as possible. With editors being asked to "do it all" these days, you may find yourself running out of time to make your piece shine. We will cover the basics of color correction, as well as some audio tips to get your rough cut client ready.
Unscripted: Transcribe for Time
Corey Tedrow; Senior Solutions Specialist | Solutions Design, AVID
No matter what method or technology you use, the fact remains that you can’t start editing until you have footage to work with. In this session we’ll discuss strategies for managing content, as well as the role of the Assistant Editor in this process. We will also look at the impact that AI has in Post Production, as well as some new innovations in round tripping between Avid Media Composer and Pro Tools.
AI Roundtable
Peter Kagstrom; Technology Operations Lead, GBH
Kevin Estavanik; Technology Specialist, GBH
Bill Shribman; Senior Executive Producer and Director of Digital Partnerships, GBH
In this forward-looking roundtable discussion, our panel explores the possibilities and challenges AI brings to the media production landscape. Panelists share practical applications, a live "sandbox" demonstration, what they're discovering that works (and doesn't work), and their perspectives on how to think about AI’s place in our evolving workflows and creativity.
Oscar Winning Formula for 20 Days in Mariupol
Michelle Mizner, ACE; Producer & Editor, FRONTLINE PBS
Tim Mangini; Senior Director of Production Technology, GBH
Christine Giordano; Editor, GBH OutPost
Jim Sullivan; Sound Mixer, GBH
Timothy Meagher; Post Production Manager, FRONTLINE PBS
Go behind the scenes of 20 Days in Mariupol, the 2024 Oscar-winning documentary, as the team from FRONTLINE and GBH share how they brought the story to life through meticulous editing, sound, and picture work. Gain insight into the techniques used and decisions made to craft a powerful viewing experience that captures history and resonates deeply with audiences worldwide.
