In this session, we covered scripted feature and television workflow from start to finish, including schedules, terminology, and basic responsibilities for an assistant editor with an eye towards highlighting the differences between unscripted workflow and scripted workflows.

We began by discussing the phases of the schedule: production, director’s cut, previews, and finishing. We also discussed expectations and responsibilities at each juncture: Setting up your Avid project, prepping and reviewing dailies for the editor, script sync, sound & visual effects work, prepping cuts for screenings, and managing turnovers to multiple vendors. The discussion included: tips and tricks to get things done quickly, and how your knowledge of unscripted workflow may help you in transitioning to scripted work + touching on VFX editor workflow.

Guest Speaker:

Michael Wooldridge is an assistant editor based in New York City, with over a decade of experience across documentaries, commercials, unscripted TV, and feature films and scripted television. His recent credits include Godfather of Harlem, Monsterland, Boogie, and Timmy Failure.