I've chosen to focus on editing as the key skill amidst my range of ability. This is the one I want to hone to perfection and prove.
I've been editing for 8 years with Premiere, post-college education (i have no degree). I can operate Final Cut with similar ease. I've edited films for corporate (big blue chip companies) and I even chopped together a lifestyle TV episode for a client to pitch to channel 4. This was all while mastering the craft ofcourse under a broadcast/corporate producer, but now I'm teaching students Premiere for their diploma courses. Not exactly where I'd like to be, but atleast I'm hands on with editing software everyday.
So here comes the question. I ultimately want to be editing full time in the TV, Film or Game industry, even if it is contract work. What do I invest my time and money into now?
Do I write a short film, direct it and edit it myself with Premiere/Final Cut and use it as a showcase for my ability?
Do I just try and land editing gigs with my current level of experience and hope something good comes my way?
Do I take an AVID training course at a cost of a few £1000 and get certified?
Do I take a slightly less expensive Final Cut Pro course and get Apple FCP certified?
Any other ideas, or general opinions? What are the benefits of these courses? Is a showreel really better than a certification in terms of applying for editing roles? Decision time!
I've been editing for 8 years with Premiere, post-college education (i have no degree). I can operate Final Cut with similar ease. I've edited films for corporate (big blue chip companies) and I even chopped together a lifestyle TV episode for a client to pitch to channel 4. This was all while mastering the craft ofcourse under a broadcast/corporate producer, but now I'm teaching students Premiere for their diploma courses. Not exactly where I'd like to be, but atleast I'm hands on with editing software everyday.
So here comes the question. I ultimately want to be editing full time in the TV, Film or Game industry, even if it is contract work. What do I invest my time and money into now?
Do I write a short film, direct it and edit it myself with Premiere/Final Cut and use it as a showcase for my ability?
Do I just try and land editing gigs with my current level of experience and hope something good comes my way?
Do I take an AVID training course at a cost of a few £1000 and get certified?
Do I take a slightly less expensive Final Cut Pro course and get Apple FCP certified?
Any other ideas, or general opinions? What are the benefits of these courses? Is a showreel really better than a certification in terms of applying for editing roles? Decision time!