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The fine art of editing
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A special workshop taught visual communication students that the success of a movie often depends on its technical finesse
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An editor's job is often compared to that of a tailor. While a tailor cuts out a beautiful dress out of a simple piece of cloth, an editor does the same with raw footage. He deletes unwanted shots and gives us a beautiful movie.
So, its no wonder that an editor is often called the second director.
The editing process
Other than the editor, a few other people are also involved in the editing process.
One of them is the non-linear editor.
According to A. Sivakumar, non-linear editor of movies like Imsaai Aarasan 23rd Pulikesi and Perisu, "A non-linear editor's work is confined to the computer. With the help of editing software he edits the unwanted shots in a movie. It is only after this the negatives are edited".
Sivakumar was recently in Coimbatore to inaugurate COMQUEST, the communication association of School of Communication, GRD college of Science. He believes that association activities should be the platform for the students to bring out their hidden talents. An interactive session with the students helped them gain an insight into the world of Tamil cinema and the art of movie making.
"The most important aspect of a movie is the concept. The success and failure of a movie depends on its concept," said Sivakumar, who points out that the success of Imsaai Aarasan 23aam Pulikesi, a historical comedy, is due to its excellent concept.
Handy tips
Tips on improvising technical skills in cinematography and editing were given to the students after a few of their short films and movies were screened. Antharam — a world of difference, a short film by Arun of III BSc visual communication, which portrayed the world through the eyes of a beggar, received applause from Sivakumar. "Today, in the Tamil film industry almost 40 per cent of the technicians are from Coimbatore and other nearby places. After coming here and seeing the work of these students, I am sure we shall have a lot more fine contribution to the industry from here", he commented.
Aesthetics
The latest editing software used in the industry, grammar of editing and other aesthetic aspects of editing were also discussed with the students.
As G. Radha, the Head of the Department, put it, "It is always best to learn from someone who has first hand experience about what is happening in the film industry, rather than refer to text books and sit through class room lectures".
A music album titled, Chandni, and a music video by the 2nd year students of the department was also released.
KEERTHI MOHAN
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