Assistant Editor Bootcamp
Our online summer intensive includes two of our most popular classes redesigned for young minds and is centered around the most popular editing platform used in the industry, Avid Media Composer. Through discussions and hands-on exercises, students will become adept at the technical skills needed to succeed as an Assistant Editor and explore all tools available for professionals. Curriculum also includes industry know-how and critical soft skills such as a breakdown of union vs. non-union jobs, how to obtain and keep those jobs, interview practice, résumé building, and more. Most importantly, students will learn not only how to get their foot in the door, but to excel at the position while following their career goals.
At the conclusion of the bootcamp, students will be prepared to start their industry career with access to the vast cumulative experience of our community of professional educators, editors, engineers, and executives. Industry pathway & skills certifications and job placement assistance are included at no extra cost. For $2995 per seat, students can take advantage of this unique 3-week program as well as access on-going benefits.
To learn more about how to book a bootcamp for your school or group, please contact us!
Day 1: Welcome to the Industry Presented by Education Manager, Veronica Warner
- Greeting and Introductions
- Who is Key Code Education?
- Intro: Veronica Warner, Education Manager KCE
- Breaking In: “How I Broke into the Industry”
- Bootcamp Overview
- Bootcamp Expectations and Objectives
- Exercise/Open Discussion: Career Goals & Experience
Day 2: A Deep Dive into Production & Post-Production Presented by Chief Academic Officer, Johnathon Amayo
- Intro: Johnathon Amayo, Chief Academic Officer KCE
- Post Careers: A Breakdown of Jobs in the Post Industry
- Scripted vs. Non-Scripted vs. Broadcast
- Tools of Production & Post-Production
- Editing Tools: Avid, Adobe, & Blackmagic
- Exercise: Installing & Operating Avid, Adobe, & Blackmagic
MC101 Avid Media Composer Fundamentals I is an introductory course with advanced elements designed to get Producers, Editors, and Assistant Editors up-and-running on the software (or review and refresh for individuals with experience). In this course, students develop an understanding of the video editing process and the skills to edit a video project from start to finish. This includes understanding the relationship between media and project files, media storage location, the abilities to create the project file; bring in the source video and audio files; edit the sequence, titles, music, and VFXs, and then outputting the finished sequence.
Day 3: Avid Media Composer Fundamentals I (MC101 Day 1) Presented by Principal Instructor, Jason Rose
Day 4: Avid Media Composer Fundamentals I (MC101 Day 2) Presented by Principal Instructor, Jason Rose
Day 5: Avid Media Composer Fundamentals I (MC101 Day 3) Presented by Principal Instructor, Jason Rose
Day 1: Avid Media Composer Fundamentals I (MC101 Day 4) Presented by Principal Instructor, Jason Rose
Key Code Education’s ED201M Assistant Editing Essentials: Media Composer is a proprietary course that breaks down every duty and technical concern faced by the Assistant Editor. This intensive class is specifically designed to keep you up-to-date in the ever-changing post-production environment and prepare you for working in scripted and unscripted productions through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises. Students will learn about which codecs to use when importing or linking, how to organize projects, how to group, creating string-outs, using ScriptSync, and much more.
Students will also take time to learn about the career path of an Assistant Editor and how to succeed at their job by working with support, creative, and executive team members by mastering soft skills.
Day 2: Avid Assistant Editing Essentials (ED201 Day 1) Presented by Principal Instructor, Jason Rose
Day 3: Avid Assistant Editing Essentials (ED201 Day 2) Presented by Principal Instructor, Jason Rose
Day 4: Avid Assistant Editing Essentials (ED201 Day 3) Presented by Principal Instructor, Jason Rose
Day 5: Avid Assistant Editing Essentials (ED201 Day 4) Presented by Principal Instructor, Jason Rose
Day 1: Storage Types, Shared Storage & Workflow Presented by Chief Academic Officer, Johnathon Amayo
- Storage Types (Local vs. Shared)
- Network Attached Storage (NAS) vs. Storage Area Network (SAN)
- Intro: Avid NEXIS Shared Storage System & Configurations
- Assistant Editors Administration of Avid NEXIS Shared Storage
- Non-Avid Shared Storage Systems
- Managing Local & Removable Storage
Day 2: Grow Your Mind, Grow Your Future Presented by Education Manager, Veronica Warner
- Think Before You Type: Navigating Instant Communication
- Email Etiquette and More
- How to Speak with Purpose and Power
- Networking and Building Contacts
- How to Gain Experience without Experience
Day 3: Skills Workshop and Interview Practice Presented by Education Manager, Veronica Warner
- Inherent Value: Crafting Your Own Skills to Take Anywhere
- Brain Power: Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset
- Resume Building: How to Look Good on Paper and Beyond
- How to Highlight Skills With or Without Experience
- The Art of the Cover Letter
- Exercise: Résumé Writing & Interviewing
Day 4: Professionalism for the New Creatives Presented by Chief Academic Officer, Johnathon Amayo
- Jobs vs Careers: Taking the Right First Step & Why
- The Real Influencers: Fundamental Techniques for Positive Interaction
- Teamwork Really Does Make the Dream Work
- Tips for Success: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Day 5: Review & Preparing For What’s Next Presented by Education Manager, Veronica Warner
- Bootcamp Summary & Résumé Review
- Q&A
- Goal Review
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