* NEW
COURSE
“it would have taken me years to learn the techniques Lewis taught me” – Ben M
The perfect Cut will teach you to…
+ Save Time in the editing process
+ Take Your Footage and turn it into a film
+ become a more confident storyteller
+ oversee and complete a professional doc
+ properly organize projects
+ Get the most out of your footage
AOD HAS STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AND LEVELS
What’s included in The Perfect Cut
50+ videos
(lifetime access 12+ hours)
Savings on
gear & software
($600+ in savings)
Cash prize
contests
(throughout the year $1000)
VIP Facebook Group
(lifetime access)
Group teaching calls
(monthly group zoom teaching from Mark & Mike)
The Perfect cut Instructor
Lewis Gordon: Award-winning documentary editor
His credits include feature-length films NIKE’S BIG BET (2021) and CLEAR SKY (coming 2023), as well as work for HBO, Amazon Prime, NBCUniversal, Sky TV, and CBC.
A journalist by training, Lewis takes pride in his ability to discover and elevate stories in any footage he works with.
COURSE OUTLINE
SECTION ONE
Fundamentals of Editing
- An Editor’s Roles + Responsibilities
- Workflow Basics
- Key Terminology in the Edit Suite
- Editing Philosophies
- Mastering Story Structure
Section Two
Organizational Basics
- The Project: What To Know
- The Offload
- The Ingest
- Sequences
- Proxies
- Technical Oddities
- Syncing Interviews + Multicam Sequences
- Gear
Section Three
Building The Spine
- An Introduction to spine editing
- Watching + Sorting Interviews
- Building Your First Spines
- Spine Buiding Workflow
- Frankensteining
- Finding Clarity in Your Story
- Spine Workflow Breakdown: Practical Examples
- Building A First Assembly
Section Four
B-Roll
- Making Selects
- Good Footage vs Bad Footage
- Finding and Using Archival Footage
Section Five
Music
- Scratch Music Selection
- Editing With Music
- Recognizing Patterns in Music
- Tips to Take Music to the Next Level
Section Six
Building Scenes
- Basics of Scene Structure
- Scene Structure Bonus Tips
- Tips For Editing Verté Style Scenes
- Editing Verité Scene Breakdown: Clear Sky
- Transitioning Between Scenes
Section Seven
Building A Rough Cut
- Getting to RC1: Macro-Pacing and Micro-Pacing
- Viewing the Rough
- Editing Rumble
Section Eight
Advanced Editing
- Audio Levels + Keyframes
- Selecting + Using Sound Effects
- Colour Correction + Grading
- Using Graphics + Subtitles
- Inside A Feature Edit
- Inside a Commercial Edit
- Advancing An Edit
- Cutting Trailers & Social Reels
- Exporting To Sound
- Exporting To Colour
- Export Codecs
Section Nine
Professional Advice
- How to get better
- Reels
- Rates
- Professional Relationships
What are people Saying
“Lewis’s teaching changed my approach to editing. From organizing projects, structuring the edit to the way I view editing. It has helped create habits that will prevent technical errors. It has been a huge step of growth for me as a filmmaker/editor.”
– Danny S
“The videos on spine editing are exactly what I needed. Doing this doc has been so daunting, there is so much info I didn’t know where to start. This has really helped me”
– Bryce D
“Lewis’s teaching has helped me double my editing speed with his philosophy on organization and focusing on narrative. In fact, it has even greatly improved my directing.”
– Johnathon
Member
Testimonials
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Member Testimonials
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Members Work
Our students award winning films are getting into film festivals and even securing broadcast deals. Check out some of their incredible work.
What is the AOD FAcebook Community.
A unique, diverse group of thousands of filmmakers spurring you on, giving you encouragement and feedback on your projects.
This is an opportunity to connect with filmmakers from your region as well as respond to job and work postings.
What is the AOD FAcebook Community.
A unique, diverse group of thousands of filmmakers spurring you on, giving you encouragement and feedback on your projects.
This is an opportunity to connect with filmmakers from your region as well as respond to job and work postings.
Maximize the value OF WHAT’S ON YOUR HARD
DRIVE AND TURN YOUR FOOTAGE INTO A FILM WITH THE STEP-BY-STEP SYSTEM WE WISH WE HAD WHEN WE STARTED OUR FILMMAKING CAREER
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked
Questions
Is there a payment plan?
Yes! You can split the payment into two equal payments.
Is it lifetime access??
Yes! You have access to the facebook group and course content.
Is there a multi-user Plan?
yes, please reach out to us on our multi-user / consulting page.
Refund Policy
Due to the nature of this being a digital product and because we share the outline of all the course content before purchase we do not offer refunds.
Can I Share My Password?
No, our video platform detects password sharing and will suspend your account if this activity is detected. If you need multiple user access for you and your team, please reach out to us at info@markbone.com and we can tailor a subscription to fit your needs.
Do I get all modules when I make a purchase?
No. All Modules are separate products that can be purchased separately
I Have Another Question
Email us at info@markbone.com